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Verbal Reasoning · Q113

Statement And Arguments

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 113

Q113

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 public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders? Arguments : I. No. Such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress. II. Yes. People would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.

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:
Clearly, unscheduled and untimely holidays would naturally cause the work to suffer. So, argument I holds strong. Also, a holiday is not necessary to pay homage to someone. So, argument II is vague.