MCQ: Arguments - 3 - SSC CGL MCQ

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should income tax be abolished in India?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, it is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners.

(II) No, it is a good source of revenue.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should all refugees, who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, they make their colonies and occupy a lot of land?

(II) No, they leave their homes because of hunger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, rural people are creative.

(II) Yes, this would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, most of the energy sources used at present is exhaustible.

(II) No, harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession?

Arguments: 

(I)  Yes, they will be able to devote more time for the country.

(II) No, nobody will contest election.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should there be students' union in college/university?

Arguments: 

(I) No, this will create a political atmosphere in the campus.

(II) Yes, it is very necessary. Students are future political leaders

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should person convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?

Arguments: 

(I) No, such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country.

(II) Yes, it is democracy - let people decide whom to vote.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.

(II) No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should new big industries be started in Mumbai?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes. It will create job opportunities.

(II) No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Are nuclear families better than joint families?

Arguments: 

(I) No, joint families ensure greater security.

(II) Yes, nuclear families ensure greater freedom.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Is buying things on installments to the customer?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes. He has to pay less.

(II) No. Paying installments upsets the family budget.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement:  Should foreign films be banned in India?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, they depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values

(II) No, foreign films are of a high artistic standard.