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Verbal Reasoning · Q108

Statement And Arguments

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 108

Q108

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 girls learn arts 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.

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

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Learning martial arts is necessary for girls for self-defence. So, argument I holds. However, argument II is vague since a training in these arts has nothing to do with their feminine grace.