Statement and Argument— Concepts, Formulas & Shortcuts
- A strong argument is relevant, substantial and addresses the specific proposal.
- Weak: restating the proposal, appealing to emotion, or offering a trivial objection.
- "Yes, because it is good" is circular and therefore weak.
- An argument raising a genuine practical consequence is usually strong.
- Judge each argument independently before deciding which combination is correct.
- Real-world plausibility matters here, unlike in statement-and-conclusion questions.
Statement and Argument Practice Questions with Answers
Attempt each question first, then open the explanation. All 10 questions below are free to read and require no signup.
Q1.Statement: Should plastic carry-bags be banned? Argument I: Yes, they choke drains and harm animals. Argument II: No, they are convenient to carry.
Moderate- AOnly I is strong
- BOnly II is strong
- CBoth are strong
- DNeither is strong
Statement and Argument question 1 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is strong
Explanation: I cites concrete environmental harm. Mere convenience is a trivial counterweight to that harm.
Q2.Statement: Should school examinations be abolished? Argument I: No, exams measure learning and readiness. Argument II: Yes, because students dislike them.
Moderate- AOnly I is strong
- BOnly II is strong
- CBoth are strong
- DNeither is strong
Statement and Argument question 2 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is strong
Explanation: I gives a functional reason. Student dislike alone is not a substantial argument.
Q3.Statement: Should public transport be made free? Argument I: Yes, it would cut congestion and pollution. Argument II: Yes, because buses are already old.
Moderate- AOnly I is strong
- BOnly II is strong
- CBoth are strong
- DNeither is strong
Statement and Argument question 3 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is strong
Explanation: I names a real public benefit. The age of the buses is unrelated to the fare policy.
Q4.Statement: Should mobile phones be banned in classrooms? Argument I: Yes, they distract from learning. Argument II: No, because phones are expensive.
Easy- AOnly I is strong
- BOnly II is strong
- CBoth are strong
- DNeither is strong
Statement and Argument question 4 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is strong
Explanation: Distraction bears directly on classroom purpose; cost is irrelevant to whether they should be used in class.
Q5.Statement: Should India invest more in renewable energy? Argument I: Yes, it reduces import dependence and emissions. Argument II: Yes, because solar panels look modern.
Easy- AOnly I is strong
- BOnly II is strong
- CBoth are strong
- DNeither is strong
Statement and Argument question 5 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is strong
Explanation: I gives economic and environmental substance; appearance is trivial.
Q6.Statement: Should working hours be reduced to four days a week? Argument I: Yes, trials show equal output with better wellbeing. Argument II: No, because change is difficult.
Moderate- AOnly I is strong
- BOnly II is strong
- CBoth are strong
- DNeither is strong
Statement and Argument question 6 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is strong
Explanation: I cites evidence. "Change is difficult" is a vague objection that applies to any proposal.
Q7.Statement: Should private cars be restricted in city centres? Argument I: Yes, it would reduce congestion and improve air quality. Argument II: No, it would inconvenience some drivers.
Moderate- AOnly I is strong
- BOnly II is strong
- CBoth are strong
- DNeither is strong
Statement and Argument question 7 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is strong
Explanation: I identifies a broad public benefit; inconvenience to a subset is comparatively minor.
Q8.Statement: Should coding be taught from primary school? Argument I: Yes, early exposure builds logical thinking. Argument II: No, because computers consume electricity.
Easy- AOnly I is strong
- BOnly II is strong
- CBoth are strong
- DNeither is strong
Statement and Argument question 8 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is strong
Explanation: I addresses educational value. Electricity consumption is an irrelevant objection.
Q9.Statement: Should companies allow unlimited leave? Argument I: No, it can disrupt project delivery without safeguards. Argument II: Yes, because employees would be happy.
Difficult- AOnly I is strong
- BOnly II is strong
- CBoth are strong
- DNeither is strong
Statement and Argument question 9 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is strong
Explanation: I raises a concrete operational risk; employee happiness alone is too thin to settle the policy.
Q10.Statement: Should voting be made compulsory? Argument I: Yes, it would raise participation and legitimacy. Argument II: Yes, because voting is a right.
Difficult- AOnly I is strong
- BOnly II is strong
- CBoth are strong
- DNeither is strong
Statement and Argument question 10 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is strong
Explanation: I gives an outcome-based reason. Calling voting a right actually argues against compelling it, so II is weak.
Statement and Argument — Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from statement and conclusion?+
Conclusion questions ask what strictly follows from the statement. Argument questions ask you to evaluate the quality of reasoning for or against a proposal, where relevance and substance decide.
What makes an argument weak?+
Irrelevance, triviality, circularity, or reliance on unsupported fear. An argument that merely repeats the proposal in other words adds nothing.
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