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Statement
and Argument
Argument is a sequence of two or more
phrases/clauses/sentences that include a claim or
conclusion. We arrive at such a conclusion with the
help of one or more than one statements which
may be called premises or propositions.
Arguments are generally based on certain premises,
assumptions
and
conclusions.
An
argument can be in favour or against the
statement. You have to check the strength
of the argument. You should not be
confused that only favourable arguments
are considerable. So, it is irrelevant that an
argument is favourable or against the statement.
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Argument
STRONG
WEAK
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family
planning
be
made
Arguments:
I. Yes, looking at the miserable conditions in India, there is
no other go.
II. No, In India, there are people of various religions and
family planning is against the tenets of some of the
religions.
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Family planning is an essential step to curb population growth.
So, argument I holds strong. Also, family
planning being against the tenets of some
of the Indian religions, it is not necessary
to make it compulsory. Instead, it can be
enforced by creating public awareness of
the benefits of family planning. So,
argument II also holds.
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Argument I is strong one as this
decision will help to eliminate political
corruption. Argument II does not give
any logic, hence, is a weak argument.
Therefore, (a) is the correct answer.
Q.5. Statement: Should there be a ban on
product advertisement?
Argument:
I. No, it is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement
is better than that of your other competitors, the product
will not be sold.
II. Yes, the money spent on advertising is very huge and it
inflates the cost of the product.
Answer: Option E
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Explanation:
It is a known fact that unless you create
awareness through advertisement about
your product, you lag behind your
competitors. Contrary to this, heavy cost
on advertisements adds to your product.
Hence, both the arguments are strong.
Q.6. Statement: Should the government levy tax on
agricultural income also?
Argument:
I. Yes, that is the only way to fill governments coffer.
II. No, 80% of our population lives in rural areas.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Both the arguments are weak. The
argument that governments coffer can
be filled only with the tax on
agriculture is totally irrelevant.
Secondly, it cant be said that the 80%
rural population is poor.
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Answer: Option E
Explanation:
In the absence of such a ceiling, the companies would be
involved in a mutual competition of
salaries, in a bid to attract the most
competent
professionals.
So,
argument I holds. Also, the prospects
of increase in salary would encourage
the officials to perform better in the
interest of the company they serve,
which would otherwise not be so if a
ceiling is imposed. So, argument II
also holds strong.
Q.10. Statement: Should there be reservation in
government jobs for candidates from single child family?
Arguments:
I. No, this is not advisable as the jobs should be offered to
only deserving candidates without any reservation for a
particular group.
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II. Yes, this will help reduce the growing population in India
as the parents will be encouraged to adopt single child
norm.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Government has already made provisions for
reservation of jobs for the economically
backward sections, which is a must. So,
abolishing the practice of reservation
altogether has no meaning. Thus,
argument I is vague. Also, more
reservations would lead to nonrecruitment of many more deserving
candidates. Besides, such a reservation,
if implemented, will cater to the job
requirements of only a small section of population and not
a major part of it. So, argument II also does not hold strong.
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