RRB ALP · General Intelligence and Reasoning
Statements – Arguments and Assumptions
Strong vs weak arguments and implicit assumptions.
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Statement: Should the government ban the use of plastic bags in all major cities? Arguments: I. Yes, plastic bags are non-biodegradable and cause serious environmental pollution. II. No, banning plastic bags will lead to unemployment among workers in plastic manufacturing units. Which argument(s) is/are strong?
Q2 · Statements – Arguments and Assumptions · EASY
Statement: The college should make attendance compulsory for all students. Assumption: I. Students may not attend classes regularly if attendance is not compulsory. II. Compulsory attendance will improve the academic performance of students. Which assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement?
Q3 · Statements – Arguments and Assumptions · MEDIUM
Statement: The government has decided to increase the fare of local trains by 15%. Assumption I: Passengers will continue to travel by local trains despite the fare increase. Assumption II: The revenue from local trains will increase after the fare hike. Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?
Q4 · Statements – Arguments and Assumptions · EASY
Statement: All railway platforms should have escalators for passenger convenience. Argument I: Yes, escalators reduce the time and effort for passengers. Argument II: No, installing escalators is very expensive. Which argument is strong?