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Statements and Arguments

Statements and Arguments

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Generally the problems in analysing arguments have one or two arguments with a statement. Out of two arguments, the candidate has to find out which is strong argument and which is weak argument.

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Statement is concerned with three topics like political, social, economic followed by two arguments that are in favour or against the statement. Also arguments that are strong or weak. In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong and weak arguments. Common features of strong arguments: 1. Universal truth: It means that if an argument is scientifically established or universally accepted fact then it is strong and cannot be denied. 2. Analysed truth: Decisions taken by government, supreme court, constitutional bodies and united nations or any other supreme authority are called analysed truth which are strong arguments. 3. If any argument is said on the basis of experience then it is accepted as strong. Weak arguments can be recognised by the following features: 1. Simple Information: If an argument is too simple although it is related with the given statement, but due to lack of proper argumentation it will be considered as a weak argument. 2. Opinion: If the argument simple supports or denies the given statement without proper analysis then it is a weak argument. 3. Ambiguous: If the argument is not clear in meaning and creates confusion such a debatable argument is weak. 4. An argument that promotes or prohibits on the basis of an example is considered to be weak.

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Model 1: Statement: Is ragging in universities a decent practice? Arguments: I: Yes. A sensible ragging helps the young men to venture into manliness and shows them to take unimportant in a pleasantness. II: No. The tortures caused for the sake of ragging and the mortification suffered by young men and young ladies frequently go past. Choose the correct answer from below: a) If only argument I is strong. b) If only argument II is strong. c) If either I or II is strong. d) If neither I or II is strong. e) If both I or II are strong. Solution:
Given statement is Is ragging in universities a decent practice? Now, from the statement, sensible ragging makes the understudies progressive and all around familiar with each other. So, argument I is strong. Once in a while, these young men and young ladies are tortured and embarrassed a lot for the sake of ragging, which makes it an unhealthy practice. So, argument II also holds strong. Therefore, option(e) is the correct choice.
Model 2: Statement: Should the guardians in India in future be compelled to select one and only kid against the two or numerous at present? Arguments: I: Yes. This is the best way to check the ever-lasting expanding populace of India. II: No. This kind of pressure strategy is not embraced by whatever other nation in the world. Choose the correct answer from below: a) If only argument I is strong. b) If only argument II is strong. c) If either I or II is strong. d) If neither I or II is strong. e) If both I or II are strong. Solution:
Given Statement is Should the guardians in India in future be compelled to select one and only kid against the two or numerous at present? Now, it is clear that, embracing such an arrangement will control the populace development, which in turn will facilitate proper growth of the economy and optimum utilization of the country's resources. So, argument I holds strong. Also, a comparison with what alternate nations have done is not a strong criteria for taking a decision on the issue. So, argument II doesn't hold. Therefore, option(a) is correct.
Model 3: Statement: Should military administration be made obligatory in our nation? Arguments: I: No. It is against the approach of peacefulness. II: Yes. Every citizen should secure his nation. Choose the correct answer from below: a) If only argument I is strong. b) If only argument II is strong. c) If either I or II is strong. d) If neither I or II is strong. e) If both I or II are strong. Solution:
Given statement is Should military administration be made obligatory in our nation? It is clear that, military administration is not intended to make savagery but rather to protect against violence. So, argument I is vague. Since each citizen must have an offer in the administration towards the nation. So, argument II holds strong. Therefore, option(b) is correct choice.
Model 4: Statement: Should admission to proficient courses in India be given just on merit with no admission to a specific gathering of understudies? Arguments: I: Yes. This will enhance the nature of the experts as they will have the capacity to finish the courses effectively. II: No. This will keep countless and financially in reverse understudies out of span of the expert courses. Choose the correct answer from below: a) If only argument I is strong. b) If only argument II is strong. c) If either I or II is strong. d) If neither I or II is strong. e) If both I or II are strong. Solution:
Given statement is: Should admission to proficient courses in India be given just on merit with no admission to a specific gathering of understudies? From the statement, it is clear that, proficient employments require quality and merit thus the understudies having the required ability can end up being preferred experts over the individuals who join the course on concession. So, argument I holds strong. However, it is these exceptional concessions which make the expert courses moderate for certain skilled understudies, having a place with socially and economically weaker areas, who generally would stay dispossessed of the same. So, argument II also holds strong. Therefore, option(e) is the correct choice.
Model 5: Statement: Should all the foreign banks be requested that shut down their operation in India? Arguments: I: No. There will be adverse affect in Indian economy. II: Yes. This is the best way to make the Indian banks survive and flourish. Choose the correct answer from below: a) If only argument I is strong. b) If only argument II is strong. c) If either I or II is strong. d) If neither I or II is strong. e) If both I or II are strong. Solution:
Given statement is: Should all the foreign banks be requested that shut down their operation in India? It is clear that, India has its own nationalized banks to deal with the financial business. So, argument I is vague. Moreover, Indian banks can survive well with the remote banks likewise, by giving better offices and administrations to their customers. So, argument II also does not hold strong. Thus, none of the arguments holds strong. Therefore, option(d) is the correct choice.
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