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Verbal Reasoning · Q79

Statement And Arguments

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 79

Q79

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 officers accepting bribe be punished? Arguments : I. No. Certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe. II. Yes. They should do the job they are entrusted with, honestly.

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, officers are paid duly for the jobs they do. So, they must do it honestly. Thus, argument II alone holds.