Three Arguments Based


Statement - Arguments - Concepts
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Three Arguments Based

Introduction : An argument is a statement meant to convince another person about your point of view. In these types of questions, your personal biases and opinions or any prior knowledge about the subject matter should never be considered. Here, you are given a statement followed by a set of arguments related to that statement. These arguments may support or contradict the statement. You are expected to assess whether each argument is strong or weak.

Concept of Strong and Weak Arguments : -

  • Strong Argument An argument is a strong one, if it is directly related to the given statement and the reason given in the argument addresses all the points put forward in the given statement.
  • Weak Argument An argument is a weak one, if it is not directly related to the given statement and it does not address all the points put forward in the given statement.
  • Points to keep in mind while solving and practicing these questions.

  • While you make a decision about the important questions, it is desirable to be able to differentiate between ‘strong’ and ‘weak’ arguments so far as they relate to the questions.
  • For ‘weak’ arguments, the most important thing to note is that they may or may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance.
  • Then based on the question, you have to determine which argument is strong and which one is weak.
  • Points taken into consideration while choosing a strong or a weak argument.

    Strong Arguments are : 

  • supported by established fact/experiences/logic/ prevailing notions of truth.
  • correct.
  • desirable (or harmful in case of negative argument).
  • properly related with the statement.
  • Weak Arguments are

  • ambiguous or confusing arguments.
  • too simple to be arguments.
  • goes against established facts.
  • does not get support from past experiences.
  • does not get support from logic and common sense.
  • assumption based arguments.
  • goes against prevailing notions of truth.
  • Three Arguments Based : Here, we are given three arguments and we have to study them, find which is/are true ?

    Direction : The question given below consists of a statement, followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. you have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument (s) and which is/are 'weak' argument (s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question ?

    Question :

    Statement : Should all the students graduating in any disciplines desirous of pursuing post-graduation in the subjects of their choice be allowed to enroll themselves in the post-graduate courses?

    Arguments :

  • I. Yes, the students are the best judge of their capabilities and they should not be restricted from joining post-graduation courses.
  • II. No, the students need to study relevant subjects in graduate courses to enroll in post-graduate courses and the students must fulfil such conditions.
  • III. No, there are not enough institutes offering post-graduate courses which can  accommodate all the graduates desirous of seeking post-graduation education of their own choice.
  • (a) I and III are strong                        (b) Only I is strong                     (c) Only II is strong                                    (d) None is strong

    Solution (c) : The students cannot be enrolled in the courses just on the basis of their interests but their compatibility with the same also matters. So, Argument I does not hold. Besides, lack of institutions is no criteria to deny post-graduate Courses to students. Hence, Argument IIl does not hold. But Argument II holds as it is a genuine reason,

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    Question : 1

    Directions : Question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decided which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument (s) and which is / are 'weak' argument (s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question.

    Statement : Should admission to all professional courses be made on the basis of past academic performance rather than through entrance tests ?

    Arguments :

    I. Yes It be beneficial for those candidates who are unable to bear the expenses of entrance tests.

    II. Yes. Many deserving candidates securing high marks in their qualifying academic examinations do not perform well o such entrance tests.

    III. No. The standard of examinations and assessment conducted by different Boards tests to calibrate them on a common yardstick.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Directions : Question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decided which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument (s) and which is / are 'weak' argument (s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question.

    Statement : Should the consumption of aerated drinks be banned in India ?

    Arguments :

    I. Yes. This is the only to reduce the risk of exposing people to some diseases.

    II. No. Each individual should have right to choose what he wants.

    III. No. There is no confirmed evidence that such products have adverse effects on human body.

    IV. Yes. It is banned in many other countries also.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Directions : Question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decided which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument (s) and which is / are 'weak' argument (s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question.

    Statement : Should religion be taught in our schools ?

    Arguments :

    I. No. Ours is a secular state.

    II. Yes. Teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.

    III. No. How can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfill its role in the 21st century.

    Right Option : D
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