General Studies · Statements and Arguments
A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate option. Statement: A celebrity applies for a gun licence for self-protection after receiving death threats. Arguments: (I) A popular singer was recently found shot dead immediately after a week of him receiving a death threat letter. (II) Celebrities are known to misuse their power and many have been convicted for wrongful killing of endangered animals.
- 1Argument (II) weakens, while argument (I) strengthens the statement.✓
- 2Both arguments (I) and (II) weaken the statement.
- 3Argument (I) weakens, while argument (II) strengthens the statement.
- 4Both arguments (I) and (II) strengthen the statement.
Correct answer
Argument (II) weakens, while argument (I) strengthens the statement.
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