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Verbal Reasoning · Q150

Statement And Arguments

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 150

Q150

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 women be given equal opportunity in the matter of employment in every field? Arguments : I. Yes. They are equally capable. II. No. They have to shoulder household responsibilities. III. Yes. They should also go into the outside world.

A.
Only I is strong
B.
Only I and II are strong
C.
Only II and III are strong
D.
Only I and III are strong
Answer
E.
All are strong

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
In present times, women are being imparted education at par with the men and are capable of competing with them in all professions and fields. So, argument I holds. Also, women cannot be confined to the household and kept away from the challenges of the outside world against their will. They too have the right to be self-dependent. Besides, present-day women are well looking to outside jobs together with the household jobs. So, argument III holds while II does not.