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Verbal Reasoning · Q146

Statement And Arguments

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 146

Q146

Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should seniority be the only criterion for the promotion? Arguments : I. No. It would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher positions than their senior counterparts. II. Yes. Otherwise senior employees do feel humiliated. III. Yes. Senior employees are more experienced and must be rewarded for the same.

A.
None is strong
B.
Only I is strong
Answer
C.
Only I and III are strong
D.
Only I and II are strong
E.
All are strong

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In an organization, what matters most is productivity and to ensure productivity, the organization needs to have effective managers and innovative, devoted and hard-working employees. Thus, the capability of the individual should be the only criterion for promotion. So, only argument I holds strong, while II and III do not.