Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 1 (Q.No. 19)
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.
19.
Statement: Should the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises?
Arguments:
- Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public.
- No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Privatization would no doubt lead to better services. But saying that this is the 'only way' is wrong. So, argument I does not hold. Argument II also seems to be vague.
Discussion:
7 comments Page 1 of 1.
Arindam Gupta said:
1 year ago
For me, it is E as 1st one talks about the development of a country, and the 2nd one concerns national security. Am I right? Please explain me.
(4)
Pravallika said:
2 years ago
Yes, in my view, both the statements are strong. One is an advantage and the one is a disadvantage of the statement.
(1)
Kaushik said:
2 years ago
Statement 1 is strong because it is a development of countries.
(1)
Prathm said:
3 years ago
B is the strong beacuse it is talking about the national security.
(3)
Pulkit said:
9 years ago
I also thought that Argument II is strong. But it is weak because it states the MNs "will" enter. It doesn't state that MNs can or may enter. It gives a clear impression of certainty which is vague.
(1)
Pranav said:
9 years ago
I don't know why an argument B is weak? Can anyone explain it?
(1)
Ishan said:
9 years ago
Is there any other way, you can bring in competitiveness and provide better services to public except privatisation (which also includes FDI)?
(1)
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