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 best tenth system in 10th be eliminated?

Arguments:

I. Yes, it can increase competition which is healthy for our education.

II. No, students will be in extreme pressure.

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 as it will increase a healthy competition. Argument II is however; not strong.

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 India ban Chinese products in its market?

Arguments:

I. Yes, local manufacturers will be benefited.

II. No, it will hamper bilateral relationships.

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

There are other means of getting benefit in business but stopping Chinese products will definitely hamper bilateral relations.

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 fasts track business proposals must be signed between Germany and India?

Arguments:

I. No, we have already so many foreign companies doing business in India. Allowing more will cause harm to the local businessmen.

II. Yes, it will make German companies operate easily in India.

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

As already more foreign companies are running in India, so it is not wise to allow further more beyond limit. Local entrepreneurs should be given chance instead.

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 Sanskrit be removed from the school curriculum?

Arguments:

I. Yes it is an old language and presently has no value.

II. No, it is an ancient language and all should learn this.

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

Sanskrit is an ancient language and all our Vedas and Upanishads are written in Sanskrit language. So, it should not be removed.

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 International cricket board stop Twenty 20 matches as it is reducing the quality of cricket?

Arguments:

I. Yes, ICC should focus more upon test cricket as it is the real cricket.

II. No, crowd enjoy more T-20 matches and it can be played simultaneously with Test crickets.

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 I is not valid whereas; argument II states solid logic in support of the given 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 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: Should our government bring down the age of retirement in public services?

Arguments:

I. Yes, as this may create new vacancies for unemployed and talented ones to serve their country.

II. No, government officers may have their own family problems which may not be solved if retirement is taken early.

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

Here both the arguments are strong and logical.

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: Is murdering someone to take revenge is better than committing suicide?

Arguments:

I. Yes, we must take revenge and kill the person who is responsible for our problems.

II. No, we can’t kill any one instead we can take the help of police or court.

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 as we can’t became criminal and kill anyone for any problem.

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 large amount of money be invested in IPL?

Arguments:

I. Yes, it shows India might be poor but it has money.

II. No, India is poor so IPL should be banned.

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 : D

Explanation

Here both the arguments are weak and irrelevant.

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 solar energy systems be given more importance?

Arguments:

I. Yes, because it is a source of renewable energy.

II. No, this will demand more capital.

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

Non-renewable energy sources are going to be exhausted. So, we should focus more on renewable energy sources.

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