The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

(A) If only argument 1 is strong

(B) If only argument 2 is strong

(C) If either 1 or 2 is strong

(D) If neither 1 nor 2 is strong and

(E) If both 1 and 2 are strong.

Statement: Should there be a ban on smoking in public places?

Argument:

1. Yes, this will decrease the possibility of fire disasters.

2. No, they are not effective.

Based on the scenario given, choose the decision from the options which would be most suitable. 

Research shows that playing outdoors improves the overall health of kids. Nowadays kids do not find time to play outdoors.

Parents should .............

In the question one statement is given, followed by two arguments, 1 and 2. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, supports the given statements.

Statement: Should new big industries be started in Delhi?

Argument 1: No, it will add to the city's pollution.

Argument 2: Yes, it will provide employment opportunities.

The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Give answer:

(A) If only argument 1 is strong

(B) If only argument 2 is strong

(C) If either 1 or 2 is strong

(D) If neither 1 nor 2 is strong and

(E) If both 1 and 2 are strong.

Statement:

Are joint families better than nuclear families?

Argument:

1. Yes, joint families ensure security and also reduce the burden of work.

2. No, it requires more money to run the nuclear family.

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

Give answer:

(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 nor II is strong and

(E) If both I and II are strong.

Statement:

Should usage of cell phones be restricted in public places?

Arguments:

I. Yes, in public places like libraries, music halls, and galleries, phones can annoy and ruin the experience of others.

II. No, life is impossible without cell phones.

The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Give answer:

(A) If only argument 1 is strong.

(B) If only argument 2 is strong.

(C) If either 1 or 2 is strong.

(D) If neither 1 nor 2 is strong and.

(E) If both 1 and 2 are strong.

Statement:

Should there be a ban on smoking in public places?

Argument:

1. Yes, it can lessen the possibility of second-hand smoke being inhaled by nonsmokers.

2. No, they can affect businesses.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Give answer:

(A) If only argument 1 is strong

(B) If only argument 2 is strong

(C) If either 1 or 2 is strong

(D) If neither 1 nor 2 is strong and

(E) If both 1 and 2 are strong.

Statement:

Should the police wear body cameras?

Arguments:

1. Yes, placing body-worn cameras on police officers improves the civility of police-citizen encounters and enhances citizen perceptions of police transparency and legitimacy.

2. No, it doesn't look good on their uniform.

A statement is given below, followed by two arguments, 1 and 2. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is strong and supports the given statements.

Statement: Should taxes be abolished in a developing country like India?

Argument 1: No, taxes are a good source of Income for the government to take steps for the development of the country.

Argument 2: Yes, these taxes are NOT used for the goodwill of the nation.

The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Give answer:

(A) If only argument 1 is strong

(B) If only argument 2 is strong

(C) If either 1 or 2 is strong

(D) If neither 1 nor 2 is strong and

(E) If both 1 and 2 are strong.

Statement:

Should there be a ban on advertising junk food?

Argument:

1. Yes, this will reduce the overconsumption of junk food.

2. No, it is very tasty.

In the question, one statement is given, followed by two arguments 1 and 2. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, supports the given statements.

Statements: Should mid-day meals in government schools be stopped?

Argument 1: No, it provides at least one meal to underprivileged children.

Argument 2: Yes, it provides a wrong incentive to attend school. 

The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Answer:

(A) If only argument 1 is strong.

(B) If only argument 2 is strong.

(C) If either 1 or 2 is strong.

(D) If neither 1 nor 2 is strong and

(E) If both 1 and 2 are strong.

Statement:

Should girls learn martial arts like karate?

Argument:

1. Yes, it will help them to defend themselves from rogues.

2. No, they will lose their interest in studies.

The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Give answer:

(A) If only argument is strong

(B) If only argument 2 is strong

(C) If either 1 or 2 is strong

(D) If neither 1 nor 2 is strong 

(E) If both 1 and 2 are strong.

Statement:

Should all news be controlled by the Government in a democracy?

Arguments:

1. Yes, Unverified news might confuse people.

2. No, Controlled news loses credibility.

The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong argument.

Give answer:

(A) If only argument 1 is strong

(B) If only argument 2 is strong

(C) If either 1 or 2 is strong

(D) If neither 1 nor 2 is strong and

(E) If both 1 and 2 are strong.

Statement:

Should there be a ban on the hunting of wild animals?

Argument:

1. Yes, carelessness during hunting can be dangerous to other members of a hunting team, passers-by, and even the hunter himself.

2. No, it serves as a form of exercise.

Each question given below consists of a statement, 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:

(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 nor II is strong and

(E) If both I and II are strong.

Statement:

Should India ban Chinese products?

Arguments:

I. No, the Chinese market will be affected compared to the Indian market.

II. Yes, The low prices of Chinese goods attract lots of buyers which has indirectly affected the revenues of the Indian economy.

Read the given statement and choose which argument is strong.

Statement:

Playing outdoor games is better than being on a computer or playing mobile games.

Argument:

I: Yes, playing outdoor games keeps children physically and mentally fit.

II: No, computer or mobile games are more entertaining than outdoor games.

A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.

Statement:

Too much of pain killer affects the liver.

Arguments:

I. Yes, for all small aches we should avoid taking pain killers.

II. No, when we have the comfort of gulping a tablet; why to bear the pain?

Which of the following. arguments are strong?

Statement:

Indian professionals working abroad should be called back to India.

Argument:

1. Yes, one must serve their motherland first and forget about earnings.

2. No, India has enough talented professionals.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I & II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument.

Statement:

Is global warming a real threat?

Arguments :

I. Yes, it is a threat leading to the consequences of sea-level rise, extreme heat, heightened wildfire risk, and drought and other water supply issues.

II. No, Global warming is a misconception created by some people.

A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.

Statement:

Should taxes on perfume be further increased?

Argument:

1. Yes. perfume is a luxury item used by rich people only.

2. No, perfume is used by poor people also.

A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.

Statement:

From a tender age, children must be trained to do household chores.

Arguments:

I. Yes, it will make them grow responsible for their work.

II. No, it is enough that we send them to school as they learn everything there.

A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.

Statement:

Should income tax be abolished in developed countries?

Arguments:

1. Yes, it will motivate to earn more.

2. No, people must learn to share their wealth for the betterment of other people.

Direction: Read the following statement and the arguments that follow. Decide which of the arguments is strong.

Statement: Young entrepreneurs should be encouraged.

Arguments:

I: Yes, it helps in the industrial development of the country and reduces the burden on the employment market.

II: No, They are not experienced and may make losses.

A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.

Statement:

Should too much revealing dress be banned?

Argument:

1. Yes, it disturbs the people and creates abuse.

2. No, wearing clothes of their choice is the fundamental right of the individual

A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.

Statement:

The good aspects of edible oils are retained only when extracted by traditional cold-pressed methods.

Arguments:

I. Yes, recent research says oil extracted by the old method is good for health.

II. No, the cold-pressed oil is very costly and not affordable for common public

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, 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.

Statement: A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. It is powered by blockchain technology, which allows the exchange of virtual coins like Bitcoin and Ether.

Argument:

I. It can be easily issued by any central bank or agency.

II. It is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange.

Statement: The biggest advantage of an online course is that your classroom and instructor (theoretically) are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your only excuse for missing class is not getting online! Otherwise, everything is available to you. You can get announcements, access notes, review assignments, take practice quizzes, discuss questions, chat with fellow students, and study any time you want. Other than certain due dates, you make your own schedule for completing the requirements of the course.

Argument:

I. Online courses offer flexibility.

II. Online courses are convenient.

Direction: The question given below consists of a statement, 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.

Statement:

Recently, a social media app has announced the launch of a feature that will remind the people to keep the track of the amount of time they have spent on that platform and they must take some break from it. Even the users can set reminders for themselves so, that they don't scroll for a longer duration. Will the people welcome this initiative?

Argument:

I. People will oppose this initiative as it is not beneficial for them.

II. People will accept the initiative because it will help them to utilise their time for other things.

A statement is followed by two arguments in the given question. Choose the correct option after deciding which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: The government has proposed a law requiring all public schools to start their day at 8:00 AM instead of the current 7:00 AM to ensure students get adequate sleep.

Arguments:

1. Yes, starting school later will allow students to get more sleep, which is crucial for their health and academic performance.

2. No, starting school later will disrupt the schedule of working parents who need to drop their children off early and then commute to work.

Directions: The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question.

Statement: Should the government ban the use of plastic bags?

Arguments:

1. Yes, because plastic bags are non-biodegradable and cause significant environmental damage.

2. No, because plastic bags are convenient and cost-effective for consumers.

Directions: Below given is a statement followed by two arguments. Read them carefully and decide which of the arguments is/are strong.

Statement: The city administration has decided to ban the use of private vehicles in the central business district during peak hours to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

Arguments:

1. Yes, this will significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the central business district.

2. No, this will be inconvenient for the people who rely on private vehicles for their daily commute.

Directions: The question given below consists of a statement, 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.

Statement: Should there be a ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens?

Argument:

I. Yes: Junk food is unhealthy and contributes to obesity and other health issues among children.

II. No: It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children eat healthy, not the schools.

Directions: Below given is a statement followed by two arguments. Read them carefully and decide which of the arguments is/are strong.

Statement: Should the sale of all the products made in China be banned in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes, It will help the local business to grow in the home market, which can’t compete against Chinese products due to their low prices.

II. No, many people can’t afford expensive products.

Directions: The question given below is followed by two arguments. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument.

Statement: Indian public schools failed to provide education during the lockdown.

 Arguments

I  Yes, as families did not have digital devices and access to digital mediums of education.

II Yes, as gendered access to digital mediums excluded many girls from education during the lockdown.

Direction: A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.

Statement: The government should implement price controls on medicines and medical devices.

Arguments:

I. Yes, price control in healthcare has the noble intention of enhancing patient welfare for poor and middle-class people.

II. No, healthcare organizations will end up inclining losses or making less margin.

In the following question, a statement is given followed by two arguments. You have to decide which argument(s) are strong in the given statement.

Statements: Should TV reality shows be completely banned in India?

Arguments:

I. No, there should be no such ban on the creative pursuits of the filmmaker.

II. Yes, this will significantly damage the mind and kill the time of the young generation.

A statement is followed by two arguments. Choose the correct option after deciding which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: A proposal has been made to impose a complete ban on the sale of tobacco products in order to improve public health and reduce the incidence of diseases such as cancer and respiratory problems.

Arguments:

I. Yes, a complete ban on tobacco will significantly reduce smoking rates and improve public health..

II. No, such a ban will result in huge economic losses for those employed in the tobacco industry, which would affect many livelihoods.

Direction: Read the following statement and decide which of the arguments given below is/are strong.

Statement: Is it necessary for junior students to take online classes as per their school timetable?

Argument I: No, taking online classes for long hours may deteriorate their health.

Argument II: Yes, otherwise compromising with study may pose a threat to their future.

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, 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.

Statement:

SEBI recently launched a mobile app for investor education. The new app aims to empower investors with accurate knowledge about the securities market. It is currently available in Hindi and English.

Arguments:

I: New investors who have recently entered the markets will be highly benefitted.

II: Some investors who know neither Hindi nor English language will not be able to use it.

A statement is given below followed by two arguments. You have to read them carefully and decide which of the arguements is strong based upon the given statement.

Statement: The Rich are becoming more rich day by day and the Poor are becoming more poor day by day.

Argument:

I. The poor do not want to become rich.

II. The rich have more ways to deploy their resources as compared to the poor.

Direction: The question below consists of a statement 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 stop all trade activities with Pakistan due to the increase in terrorist attacks in recent years?
Arguments:
(I) Yes, This will give them a lesson.
(II) No, India should deal with this situation with other tactics.

Direction: The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I, and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question:

Statement: Should students be encouraged to participate in sports activities along with their academic studies?

Arguments:

1. Yes, because sports activities help in the overall development of students and keep them healthy.

2. No, because sports activities can distract students from their academic studies and lower their academic performance.

A statement is given below followed by two arguments. You have to read them carefully and decide which of the arguements is strong based upon the given statement.

Statement: The Rich are becoming more rich day by day and the Poor are becoming more poor day by day.

Argument:

I. The poor do not want to become rich.

II. The rich have more ways to deploy their resources as compared to the poor.

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, 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.

Statement:

SEBI recently launched a mobile app for investor education. The new app aims to empower investors with accurate knowledge about the securities market. It is currently available in Hindi and English.

Arguments:

I: New investors who have recently entered the markets will be highly benefitted.

II: Some investors who know neither Hindi nor English language will not be able to use it.

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, 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.

Statement: Docprime tech has launched India’s first health locker integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). ABDM was launched in August 2020 to develop an integrated digital health infrastructure in the country.

Argument:

I. This will be a new era of the digital revolution in Indian healthcare.

II. Previously the healthcare system was poor in India.

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, 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.

Statement: While countries around the world turn to lockdowns to stop the spread of COVID-19, some people question the method’s effectiveness and even forgo the facts to spread misinformation.

Argument:

I. Lockdowns may not be 100 percent effective but has greatly reduced the transmission of the coronavirus.

II. The enormous potential used in daily life is now blocked, as the students are continuing their studies with the help of different digital learning platforms.

Statement: The biggest advantage of an online course is that your classroom and instructor (theoretically) are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your only excuse for missing class is not getting online! Otherwise, everything is available to you. You can get announcements, access notes, review assignments, take practice quizzes, discuss questions, chat with fellow students, and study any time you want. Other than certain due dates, you make your own schedule for completing the requirements of the course.

Argument:

I. Online courses offer flexibility.

II. Online courses are convenient.

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, 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.

Statement: A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. It is powered by blockchain technology, which allows the exchange of virtual coins like Bitcoin and Ether.

Argument:

I. It can be easily issued by any central bank or agency.

II. It is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange.

Direction: The question given below consists of a statement, 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.

Statement:

Recently, a social media app has announced the launch of a feature that will remind the people to keep the track of the amount of time they have spent on that platform and they must take some break from it. Even the users can set reminders for themselves so, that they don't scroll for a longer duration. Will the people welcome this initiative?

Argument:

I. People will oppose this initiative as it is not beneficial for them.

II. People will accept the initiative because it will help them to utilise their time for other things.

Directions: The question given below is followed by two arguments. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument.

Statement: Indian public schools failed to provide education during the lockdown.

 Arguments

I  Yes, as families did not have digital devices and access to digital mediums of education.

II Yes, as gendered access to digital mediums excluded many girls from education during the lockdown.

Direction: Below given is a statement followed by two arguments. Read them carefully and decide which of the arguments is/are strong.

Statement: The city administration has decided to ban the use of private vehicles in the central business district during peak hours to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

Arguments:

1. Yes, this will significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the central business district.

2. No, this will be inconvenient for the people who rely on private vehicles for their daily commute.