Statement and Arguments Online Quiz


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Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 1 - Statement: Should there be new IITs in our country?

Arguments:

I. Yes, the number of students getting into IITs will increase and quality education and placement will increase.

II. No, making IIT will cost more money. Instead, government can use that money by some other means.

Options :

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.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : A

Explanation

Education has always been given priority. Investing money in it will not be waste but will guarantee a good future.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 2 - Statement: Should IITians working abroad be called back to India?

Arguments:

I. Yes, they must serve India first then the outside country.

II. Every person has right of freedom. No nation should take that away.

Options :

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.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : B

Explanation

Right to freedom is with everyone. One can work on his own interest. Nation can plea a request but cannot force the same.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 3 - Statement: Should our government ban all noodle manufacturing industry?

Arguments:

I. Yes, maggie noodles was found to be unhealthy.

II. No, noodle industries are doing good business and providing a good tax to government too.

Options :

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.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : B

Explanation

Just because one noodle was found unhealthy, government should not ban all. Proper testing and inspection should be done.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 4 - Statement: Should Mahatma Gandhi be awarded with prestigious posthumous noble prize?

Arguments:

I. Yes, he sacrificed his life for the freedom of India and Pakistan by the virtue of non-violence.

II. No, noble peace academy dishonoured him. There is no point of giving him award after the death.

Options :

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.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : A

Explanation

Clearly argument II has no valid base. Gandhi has fought for noble cause and hence should be awarded with posthumously.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 5 - Statement: Should coaching for professional sports be implemented from the school level?

Arguments:

I. Yes, by raising the standards of the students from the early time it will be easy for India to fetch more gold medals.

II. No it will create additional pressure on the students.

Options :

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.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : A

Explanation

India should follow the foreign country policies where children are exposed to many sports from the early age and that is the reason they are more successful in matches like Olympics as compared to India.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 6 - Statement: Should international community stop running of big organisations like UNO?

Arguments:

I. Yes, as huge money is required to run these organisations for no cause.

II. No, in the absence of UNO the world may see another world war which can be disastrous.

Options :

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.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : B

Explanation

For past 70 years, UNO has done a great job to continue peace in the world so argument I is very weak but argument II is very strong as we may lead to another war in the absence of organisations like this.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 7 - Statement: Does a synonymous word suggest exactly the same word?

Arguments:

I. Yes, a rich and much spoken language has more than one word to express one thing.

II. No, it may be called synonym but if it is used in place of the previous word, the meaning changes slightly.

Options :

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.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : B

Explanation

Argument II is strong regarding the concept of synonym but argument I is weak.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 8 - Statement: Should scientists start believing on God?

Arguments:

I. Yes, as a human being scientists belong to some community and must believe God.

II. No, science is above of everything and if scientists start believing in God then who will do experiments.

Options :

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.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : E

Explanation

Both of the arguments strongly hold their position and clearly justify the statement.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 9 - Statement: Should adulteration be banned and considered as a crime?

Arguments:

I. Yes, by adulteration the foodstuff may cause food poison in the body so must be banned.

II. No, the stuffs that are included are not bad for health.

Options :

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.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : A

Explanation

Argument I is strong because food poisoning cases are frequently in news so it must be avoided.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 10 - Statement: Should all the medicines that are manufactured at the western part of India be tried at sample basis before giving up license to sell fully in country?

Arguments:

I. Yes, because according the age group, the doses may vary.

II. No, practically this is not possible to implement.

Options :

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.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : A

Explanation

Health of the citizens should be the first priority over others.

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