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Q11. | Directions : In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between "Strong" arguments and "Weak" arguments in so far as they relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. "Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
Instructions: Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. Give answer 1) if only argument I is strong 2) if only argument II is strong 3) if either I or II is strong 4) if neither I nor II is strong and 5) if both I and II are strong
Statement: Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India? Arguments: I. Yes, they must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all. II. No, we have enough talent, let them stay where they want.
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Answer : 1
Explanation : I is not strong. The individual’s demands are as important as the motherland's. II is weak because of its complacent attitude.
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Instructions: Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. Give answer 1) if only argument I is strong 2) if only argument II is strong 3) if either I or II is strong 4) if neither I nor II is strong and 5) if both I and II are strong
Statement: Should higher qualification be the only criteria for internal promotions in any organisation? Arguments: I. Yes, why not ! In fact only higher qualification is more important than other factors. II. No, quality of performance and other factors are more important than mere higher qualification in case of internal promotion. |
Answer : 4
Explanation : Neither the reason nor other factors are given in Argument I. Hence, it is weak. On the same grounds II is strong.
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Q13. | Directions : In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between "Strong" arguments and "Weak" arguments in so far as they relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. "Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
Instructions: Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. Give answer 1) if only argument I is strong. 2) if only argument II is strong. 3) if either I or II is strong. 4) if neither I nor II is strong and 5) if both I and II are strong. Statement: Should the practice of transfers of clerical cadre employees from one city to another government office be stopped? Arguments: I. No, transfer of employees is a routine administrative matter and we must continue it. II. Yes, it involves lot of governmental expenditure and inconvenience to many compared to the benefits it yields.
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Answer : 2
Explanation : It is not necessary that any practice which has been continued for a long time be right.
Hence I is a weak argument. Argument II is strong.
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Q14. | Directions : In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between "Strong" arguments and "Weak" arguments in so far as they relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. "Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
Instructions: Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. Give answer 1) if only argument I is strong. 2) if only argument II is strong. 3) if either I or II is strong. 4) if neither I nor II is strong and 5) if both I and II are strong. Statement: Should vacations of court judges be reduced? Arguments: I. Yes, it will speed up judicial process and many people are likely to get justice in reasonable time. II. Yes. it is a sign of British legacy, why should we carry it further ? |
Answer : 2
Explanation : I is a strong argument. If we have more working days, it is natural that more work can be done. Good qualities or system of even our enemy can be adopted. Hence II is weak.
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Q15. | Directions : In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between "Strong" arguments and "Weak" arguments in so far as they relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. "Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
Instructions: Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. Give answer 1) if only argument I is strong. 2) if only argument II is strong. 3) if either I or II is strong. 4) if neither I nor II is strong and 5) if both I and II are strong.
Statement: Should government established higher level Institutes of Technology (IITs) be privatised? Arguments: I. Yes, privatisation will make these institutes financially healthy, competitive and quality conscious. II. Yes, privatisation is the key of the new era can we survive without it ? |
Answer : 1
Explanation : Argument I is advantageous. Argument II has lack of any theme. So, Argument I is follo
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