General Studies · Critical Reasoning
A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options. Statement: Government is proposing to prohibit construction of apartments on the ground floor of high-rise buildings for safety reasons. Arguments: I. There is high demand for apartments on the ground floor from senior citizens due to easy accessibility without using lifts. II. The basements and ground floors of several high-rise buildings get flooded during the monsoon season.
- 1Both I and II strengthen the statement
- 2I weakens while II strengthens the statement✓
- 3Both I and II weaken the statement
- 4II weakens while I strengthens the statement
Correct answer
I weakens while II strengthens the statement
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