Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 3 (Q.No. 13)
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.
13.
Statement: Should there be a complete ban on manufacture and use of firecrackers?
Arguments:
- No. This will render thousands of workers jobless.
- Yes. The firecracker manufacturers use child labour to a large extent.
- Yes. This will be a concrete step to reduce noise and air pollution.
- No. Use of firecrackers makes certain special occasions more lively and joyful.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Clearly, banning a product would surely render jobless the large number of workers involved in manufacturing it. Besides, firecrackers on burning produce explosive sounds and immense poisonous fumes, which cause both air and noise pollution. So, both arguments I and HI hold. However, to stop child labour, it is not necessary to close down the industry but strict laws against child abuse should be enforced and legal actions taken. Similarly, there are many other ways to make parties boisterous and special events enjoyable. Hence, II as well as IV does not hold strong.
Discussion:
2 comments Page 1 of 1.
Sowmya said:
1 decade ago
Why statement 4 is not strong? Occasions like diwali is not joyful without crackers.
Aswini said:
10 years ago
Why statement two is not strong since there is lot of child labors at sivakasi?
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