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Verbal Reasoning · Q71

Statement And Arguments

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 71

Q71

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 there be compulsory medical examination of both the man and the woman before they marry each other? Arguments : I. No. This is an intrusion to the privacy of an individual and hence cannot be tolerated. II. Yes. This will substantially reduce the risk of giving birth to children with serious ailments.

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

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Clearly, such a step would help to prevent the growth of diseases like AIDS. So, only argument II is strong.