Statement - Arguments Questions and Answers

Answer: B

Correct answer: Only argument II is strong

An argument is strong when it bears directly on the question and carries real weight. II does: any such rule requires a line between deserving and undeserving authors, and if that line cannot be drawn the policy cannot be operated. I is weak because the paper saved is trivial beside the question of who may publish, and it addresses a side effect rather than the merits of the proposal.

Answer: D

Clearly, at the college level, all the students are assessed according to their performance in the University Exams and not on the basis of any criteria of a more intimate dealings with the students. So, argument I is vague. Also, at this level the awarding of degrees is impartial and simply based on his performance. So, argument II also does not hold

Answer: B

Correct answer: Only argument II is strong

II states the principle the question actually turns on - equality before the law - and it is decisive. I rests on an assumption that does not survive examination: prestige is no evidence of intent, and the statement already stipulates that the crime was committed unknowingly, so the argument merely repeats the premise instead of justifying different treatment.

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.

Answer: D

Correct answer: Neither I nor II is strong

Both overreach. I claims privatisation is the *only* way to obtain competitiveness and better service, which is plainly not so - regulation, restructuring and competition within the public sector are all available. II asserts a threat to national security from multinationals without any link between private ownership and that threat. A strong argument must be supported as well as relevant.

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.

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.

Answer: B

Clearly, there should be some norms regarding the number of ministers in the Government, as more number of ministers would unnecessarily add to the Government expenditure. So, argument II holds strong; Also, giving liberty to the party in power could promote extension of unreasonable favour to some people at the cost of government funds. So, argument I does not hold

Answer: D

Clearly, foreign films depict the alien culture but this only helps in learning more. So, argument I does not hold. Also, the reason stated in argument II is not strong enough in contradicting the ban. So, it also does not hold

Answer: D

In buying things on instalments, a customer has to pay more as the interest is also included. So, argument I does not hold. Moreover, one who buys an item on instalments maintains his future budget accordingly as he is well acquainted with when and how much he has to pay, beforehand. So, argument II is also not valid.