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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 we impart sex education in schools? Arguments:
  1. Yes. All the progressive nations do so.
  2. No. We cannot impart it in co-educational schools.
  3. Yes. It would certainly help in eradicating the existing misunderstanding and make the younger generation physically and mentally healthier.
  4. It will destroy the moral fibre and the highly esteemed value system which we have inherited from our forefathers.

A None is strong

B Only I, III and IV are strong

C Only II, III and IV are strong

D Only II and IV are strong

E None of these

ANS:E - None of these

Explanation: Only II and III are strong. Clearly, the pursuance of a policy in India cannot be based on the pretext that it is followed in other countries because every country has its own environment and situations. So, argument I is vague. Also, imparting sex education in co-educational schools where boys and girls study together, could spoil the atmosphere there and hinder the studies. So, argument II is strong. However, sex education in schools can help students remove their misconceptions and doubts at a stage, when they would otherwise hesitate to discuss the same with others. Also, sex forms an integral part of the future life of the students and knowledge regarding the same, is nothing degenerative and shameful. So, argument III holds strong, while IV does not.