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Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 1 (Q.No. 13)
Statement and Argument
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:

  1. Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level.
  2. No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Both I and II are strong
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:
36 comments Page 3 of 4.
Abhinav said:   9 years ago
I think the given option A is right answer because the pollution at ground level causes more effect to living things than upper pollution.
Palak said:   9 years ago
For me, the answer will be C.
Kaustubh said:   9 years ago
As far as I think, pollution at the ground or in the atmosphere is hazardous.

So, it is Option E.
Shraddha said:   9 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).
Harsh said:   9 years ago
Both the points are valid there, A does not seem to be the right answer.
Abhishek said:   8 years ago
The Upper layer pollution affect the Ozone layer.
Yashasvi Singhal said:   8 years ago
E must be the answer because argument 2 is strong enough with respect to the 1st one.
Setika Nag said:   7 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.
Ubani said:   7 years ago
What is the difference between "Either of Both"? Please tell me.
Yash said:   5 years ago
Agree, thanks @Gurmeet.
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