Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 1 (Q.No. 32)
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.
32.
Statement: Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?
Arguments:
- Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.
- No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Clearly, if there were less candidates, the voters would find it easy to make a choice. So, argument I holds. Also, every person satisfying the conditions laid down by the Constitution must be given an opportunity and should not be denied the same just to cut down the number of candidates. So, argument II also holds strong.
Discussion:
11 comments Page 2 of 2.
Ashford said:
10 months ago
The correct option is C.
Both the arguments given are strong but complementary to each other.
Therefore, we are supposed to choose either A or B as strong.
If A is strong, B should be considered weak and vice versa, as both are strong but in opposition to each other.
Both the arguments given are strong but complementary to each other.
Therefore, we are supposed to choose either A or B as strong.
If A is strong, B should be considered weak and vice versa, as both are strong but in opposition to each other.
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