Argument Statements are always one of the most complicated topics in aptitude as arguments vary from person to person but we need to provide the general solution hence we also need to look at keywords before identifying the strong or weak argument.
There will be normally 2 arguments for a statement and you need to identify the existence of each statement. Generally, there are 4 options to select with.
If the only argument I am strong
If only argument II is strong
If neither I nor II is strong
If both I and II are strong.
Tricks to Solve Statement and Argument Reasoning:
Some statements are based on general facts and figures while some have straight arguments. Moreover, you can look for keywords like only that makes a statement’s existence to be weak. This makes the argument to have lesser importance in the statement.
Don’t go with Yes or No, they are just to confuse, don’t have any existence for the argument.
Statement: Should the crackers be completely banned in India?
Arguments.
I: Yes, the use of child labors in the manufacturing of firecrackers is very high.
II: No, the jobs of thousand workers will be hindered.
Solution: We all know that child labor is illegal and not good. So will accept the statement that crackers should be banned.
But, because of crackers, there are lots of people getting food who work once a year for survival. So, this is a contradicting argument.
Since both, the arguments are equally strong. Answer is D
Statement: Should there be a world government?
Arguments:
Yes. It will help in eliminating tensions among the nations.
No. Then, only the developed countries will dominate the government.
Solution: Here, you can see that in the first argument, there is a possibility that there will be peace but no surety of it, hence making it a weak argument.
Whereas, the second argument is a fact that I will encourage the power to lead others.
Hence answer is B
Statement: Should school education be made free in India?
Arguments:
Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
No. It would add to the burden on economy of India.
Solution: Here, we see that only is used that makes the argument weak. In the second argument, it’s a general fact that education plays an important role in managing the economy of the country and if it’s been made free for all, it will have a big impact on the economy.
Hence, the answer is B.
Statement: Should foreign films be banned in India?
Arguments:
Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.
No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard.
Solution: We all know that alien culture might have adverse effect but is extremely good in expanding our thinking, hence the first argument is not strong enough. Moreover, the second statement agrees that they have a high artistic standard, hence it is not strong enough too.
Answer is C
This article is contributed by Shushank Mittal.
