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 : -
Points to keep in mind while solving and practicing these questions.
Points taken into consideration while choosing a strong or a weak argument.
Strong Arguments are :
Weak Arguments are
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 :
(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,
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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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 there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds ? Arguments : I. Yes. This will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds. II. No. This is the only way to increase production substantially. III. Yes. Genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products. | |||
Right Option : B | |||
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Directions : The problem 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 each question. Statement : Should the income generated out agricultural activities be taxed ? Arguments : I. No. Framers are otherwise suffering from natural calamities and low yield coupled with low procurement price and their income should not be taxed. II. Yes. Majority of the population is dependent on agriculture and hence their income should be taxed to augment the resources. III. Yes. Many big farmers earn much more than the majority of the service earners and they should be taxed to removed the disparity. | |||
Right Option : C | |||
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