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Statement and Argument - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveEach question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' arguments) and which is/are 'weak' arguments) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Q1:

Statement: Should seniority be the only criterion for the promotion? Arguments:
  1. No. It would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher positions than their senior counterparts.
  2. Yes. Otherwise senior employees do feel humiliated.
  3. Yes. Senior employees are more experienced and must be rewarded for the same.

A None is strong

B Only I is strong

C Only I and III are strong

D Only I and II are strong

E All are strong

ANS:B - Only I is strong

Explanation: 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.