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Verbal Reasoning · Q24

Statement And Arguments

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 24

Q24

Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should new big industries be started in Mumbai? Arguments : I. Yes. It will create job opportunities. II. No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.

A.
Only argument I is strong
B.
Only argument II is strong
C.
Either I or II is strong
Answer
D.
Neither I nor II is strong
E.
Both I and II are strong

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Opening up of new industries is advantageous in opening more employment avenues, and disadvantageous in that it adds to the pollution. So, either of the arguments holds strong.