Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 1 (Q.No. 41)
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.
41.
Statement: Should religion be banned?
Arguments:
- Yes. It develops fanaticism in people.
- No, Religion binds people together.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Religion binds people together through the name of God and human values. But at the same time it may create differences and ill-will among people. So, either of the arguments holds strong.
Discussion:
6 comments Page 1 of 1.
Hana said:
4 months ago
Religion does unite people, but it is also often misused to justify heinous and unjust practices. Both aspects need to be acknowledged. And the answer should be both are strong.
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Arindam Gupta said:
2 years ago
For me the answer is A.
Because to bind the people there so many ways other than religion, Sports, literature, entertainment, cultural activities etc. Over the period religion has evolved as the reason for most violence is religion. It's better to get the religion banned.
Because to bind the people there so many ways other than religion, Sports, literature, entertainment, cultural activities etc. Over the period religion has evolved as the reason for most violence is religion. It's better to get the religion banned.
Krishna said:
3 years ago
I think either or is used when the two arguments are strong but opposite of each other.
Brad said:
9 years ago
It seems to me that "Either I or II is strong" implies that the two assumptions must be mutually exclusive, which is to say that if you hold one to be strong, you must hold the other to be weak.
If I am correct, then it is logically equivalent to the 2-part statement, "Either A is strong and B is weak, or A is weak and B is strong. " In the case of this question, as it is worded, I don't think the two assumptions are mutually exclusive. For that to be the case requires an additional hidden assumption: "Fanaticism is the product of people segregating into tightly-bound groups" or something along those lines. Put another way, it seems that the question writer holds the cause of fanaticism to be self-evident.
If I am correct, then it is logically equivalent to the 2-part statement, "Either A is strong and B is weak, or A is weak and B is strong. " In the case of this question, as it is worded, I don't think the two assumptions are mutually exclusive. For that to be the case requires an additional hidden assumption: "Fanaticism is the product of people segregating into tightly-bound groups" or something along those lines. Put another way, it seems that the question writer holds the cause of fanaticism to be self-evident.
Nishanth said:
1 decade ago
I agree with him. Send me the solution.
David said:
1 decade ago
If either 1 or 2 is strong, then why is E, that they are both strong, wrong?
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