Statements – Arguments and Assumptions

Strong vs weak arguments and implicit assumptions.

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Q1 · Statements – Arguments and Assumptions · MEDIUM
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 · HARD
Statement: Should India invest heavily in space research programs? Arguments: I. Yes, space research leads to technological advancements that benefit various sectors. II. No, India should first solve basic problems like poverty and unemployment before spending on space research. III. Yes, many developed nations are investing in space research and India should not lag behind. Which combination of arguments is strong?
Q4 · 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?
Q5 · 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?