Satement - Arguments

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The following 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.

Statement : Should loyalty be the only criterion for promotion in any organisation ?

Arguments: I. Yes. Without loyal men, no organisation can function.

                     II. No. It leads to hypocrisy and partiality.

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.

17

The following 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.

Statement : Should so much money be spent on advertisements ?

Arguments : I. Yes. It is an essential concomitent in a capitalist economy.

                   II. No. It leads to wastage of resources.

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.

18

The following 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.

Statement : Should judiciary be independent of the executive ?

Arguments : I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.

                   II. No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures.

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

The following 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.

Statement : Is the Government justified in spending so much on defence ?

Arguments : I. Yes. Safety of the country is of prime importance.

                   II. No. During peace, this money could be used for the development of the country.

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.

20

The following 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.

Statement : Should cutting of trees be banned altogether ?

Arguments : I. Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance.

                    II. No. A total ban would harm timber based industries.

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.