Exercise: Statement And Argument

Questions for: Statement And Argument

Statement: Should all the unauthorized structures in the city be demolished?

Arguments:

  1. No. Where will the people residing in such houses live?
  2. Yes. This will give a clear message to general public and they will refrain from constructing unauthorized buildings.
A:
Only argument I is strong
B:
Only argument II is strong
C:
Either I or II is strong
D:
Neither I nor II is strong
Answer: B
The demolition of unauthorized buildings would teach a lesson to the unscrupulous builders and also serve as a warning for the citizens not to indulge in such activities in the future. This is essential, as unauthorized constructions impose undue burden on the city's infrastructure. So, only argument II holds strong.
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Statement: Should internal assessment in colleges be abolished?

Arguments:

  1. Yes. This will help in reducing the possibility of favouritism.
  2. No, teaching faculty will lose control over students.
A:
Only argument I is strong
B:
Only argument II is strong
C:
Either I or II is strong
D:
Neither I nor II is strong
Answer: A
Abolishing the internal assessment would surely reduce favouritism on personal grounds because the teachers would not be involved in examination system so that they cannot extend personal benefits to anyone. So, argument I holds strong. But it will not affect the control of teaching faculty on students because still the teachers would be teaching them. So, argument II is vague.
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Statement: Should the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises?

Arguments:

  1. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public.
  2. No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.
A:
Only argument I is strong
B:
Only argument II is strong
C:
Either I or II is strong
D:
Neither I nor II is strong
Answer: D
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.
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Statement: Can pollution be controlled?

Arguments:

  1. Yes. If everyone realizes the hazards it may create and cooperates to get rid of it, pollution may be controlled.
  2. No. The crowded highways, factories and industries and an ever-growing population eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control.
A:
Only argument I is strong
B:
Only argument II is strong
C:
Either I or II is strong
D:
Neither I nor II is strong
Answer: C
The control of pollution, on one hand, seems to be impossible because of the ever-growing needs and the disconcern of the people but, on the other hand, the control is possible by a joint effort. So, either of the arguments will hold strong.
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Statement: Should the prestigious people who have committed crime unknowingly, be met with special treatment?

Arguments:

  1. Yes. The prestigious people do not commit crime intentionally.
  2. No. It is our policy that everybody is equal before the law.
A:
Only argument I is strong
B:
Only argument II is strong
C:
Either I or II is strong
D:
Neither I nor II is strong
Answer: B
The Constitution of India has laid down the doctrine of 'equality before the law'. So, argument II holds strong. Also, we cannot judge the intentions of a person behind committing a crime, So, argument I is vague.
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