In every reasoning section statement and argument topic plays very important role to obtained a good marks. In this post we covered a statement and argument questions and answers for practice. Statement and Argument Reasoning it comes under logical reasoning, that allow to unlocking the doors of critical thought and logical acumen. lets start basic to advance level of Statement and Argument Reasoning Questions and Answers for competitive exam.

Statement and Argument concept

Reasoning about both statements and arguments is essential for critical thinking. It enables individuals to differentiate between valid and invalid arguments, distinguish between true and false statements, and ultimately make informed decisions based on logic and evidence.

Generally, In this type of question a statement concern with a political, social or economic issues is given followed by certain arguments in favor’s of or against the statement. The candidate is required to analyze first the statement then the arguments in context of the statement and finally decide which of the arguments hold strong and help formulate the most appropriate opinion on the subject.
Strong argument are those which are both important and directly related to the question

Statement and Argument Questions and Answers

Directions(Q.1-60):- Statement and Argument Reasoning Questions
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.
(e) if both argument I and II are strong.

Q-1. Statement
Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized?

Arguments
I. Yes, it would lead to higher production.
II. No, many Villagers would be left unemployed.

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Answer: (a) only argument I is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, mechanization would speed up the work and increase the production. So, argument I is strong enough. Argument II is vague because mechanization will only eliminate wasteful employment, not create unemployment.

Q-2. Statement:-
Should girls learn art like judo and karate?

Arguments:-
I. Yes, it will enable them to defend themselves from rogues and ruffians.
II. No, they will lose their feminine grace.

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Answer: (a) only argument I is strong.
Solution:
Learning martial arts is necessary for girls for self-defense. So, argument I holds. However, arguments II is vague since a training in these arts has nothing to do with their feminine grace.

Q-3. Statement
Should the political parties be banned?

Arguments
I. Yes, it is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
II. No, it will lead to an end of democracy.

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Answer: (d) if neither I nor II is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, with the ban on political parties, candidates can independently contest elections. So, it will not end democracy. Thus, argument II does not hold. Argument I does not give a strong reason.

Q-4. Statement
Should the educated unemployed youth be paid “unemployment allowance” by the Government?

Arguments:
I. Yes, it will provide them some monetary help to either seek employment or to kickstart some’self-employment’ venture.
II. No, it will dampen their urge to do something to earn their livelihood and thus promote idleness among the unemployed youth.

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Answer: (e) if both argument I and II are strong.
Solution:
Young people, who do not get employment due to the large number of applicants in all fields, must surely be given allowance so that they can support themselves. so, argument I is valid.
However, such allowances would mar the spirit to work, in them and make them idle. So, argument II also holds.

Q-5. Statement:-
Should all 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.

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Answer: (d) if neither I nor II is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, foreign films depict the alien culture but this only helps in learning more. So, argument I does not hold. Also, the reason stated in argument II is not strong enough in contradicting the ban. So, it also does not hold.

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