Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 3 (Q.No. 42)
Directions to Solve

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' arguments) and which is/are 'weak' arguments) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.


42.

Statement: Should the consumption of aerated drinks be banned in India?

Arguments:

  1. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the risk of exposing people to some diseases.
  2. No. Each individual should have right to choose what he wants.
  3. No. There is no confirmed evidence that such products have adverse effects on human body.
  4. Yes. It is banned in many other countries also.

Only I is strong
Only I and II are strong
Only III is strong
Only I and IV are strong
All are strong
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The use of 'only' in I makes it invalid. Also, it is the duty of the government to save its citizens from intake of any harmful products, even if they like them. So, II does not hold strong. Besides, a product must not be banned unless its harmful effects have been proved. So, III holds strong. Lastly, we cannot blindly follow the decisions taken by other countries. So, IV also does not hold.
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