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:

  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 4 of 4.

Rikesk said:   1 decade ago
I think Gurpeet singh is right.

Palak said:   9 years ago
For me, the answer will be C.

Yash said:   5 years ago
The correct option is E.
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Rushi said:   4 years ago
Agree, Thanks @Gurpreet.

Yash said:   5 years ago
Agree, thanks @Gurmeet.

Jitin said:   1 decade ago
Agreed with Gurmeet.


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