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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 there be a complete ban on manufacture and use of firecrackers? Arguments:
  1. No. This will render thousands of workers jobless.
  2. Yes. The firecracker manufacturers use child labour to a large extent.
  3. Yes. This will be a concrete step to reduce noise and air pollution.
  4. No. Use of firecrackers makes certain special occasions more lively and joyful.

A Only I and II are strong

B Only I and III are strong

C Only III and IV are strong

D Only I, II and III are strong

E Only I, III and IV are strong

ANS:B - Only I and III are strong

Explanation: Clearly, banning a product would surely render jobless the large number of workers involved in manufacturing it. Besides, firecrackers on burning produce explosive sounds and immense poisonous fumes, which cause both air and noise pollution. So, both arguments I and HI hold. However, to stop child labour, it is not necessary to close down the industry but strict laws against child abuse should be enforced and legal actions taken. Similarly, there are many other ways to make parties boisterous and special events enjoyable. Hence, II as well as IV does not hold strong.