Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 1 (Q.No. 13)
Directions to Solve
Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer:
- (A) If only argument I is strong
- (B) If only argument II is strong
- (C) If either I or II is strong
- (D) If neither I nor II is strong and
- (E) If both I and II are strong.
13.
Statement: Should high chimneys be installed in industries?
Arguments:
- Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level.
- No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pollution at ground level is the most hazardous in the way of being injurious to human and animal life. So, argument I alone holds.
Discussion:
37 comments Page 2 of 4.
Shraddha said:
10 years ago
It is either of the two arguments.
Pollution in the upper atmosphere is equally hazardous.
According to me, the right answer is Option (C).
Pollution in the upper atmosphere is equally hazardous.
According to me, the right answer is Option (C).
Harsh said:
10 years ago
Both the points are valid there, A does not seem to be the right answer.
Abhishek said:
9 years ago
The Upper layer pollution affect the Ozone layer.
Yashasvi Singhal said:
9 years ago
E must be the answer because argument 2 is strong enough with respect to the 1st one.
Setika Nag said:
8 years ago
Yes, option A. Pollution at ground level is reduced so argument I is correct but argument 2 states negatively state that pollution in the upper atmosphere increases so ground level pollution is acceptable.
Bhavya said:
1 decade ago
If the smoke is released at upper atmosphere. It will eventually deplete the environment at ground level. Pollution will deplete the entire atmosphere. So, Shouldn't B be the answer ?
Yash said:
6 years ago
Agree, thanks @Gurmeet.
Rushi said:
6 years ago
Agree, Thanks @Gurpreet.
Gayathri said:
1 month ago
The answer should be option C since both arguments contradict each other, and also both can't exist together at the same time.
So, the right answer would be option C.
So, the right answer would be option C.
Sukrati said:
1 decade ago
I too agree with Ian and Paru.
According to me, answer must be option D.
According to me, answer must be option D.
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