Directions: The question 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’ argument(s) and which…
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Directions: The question 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’ argument(s) and which is/are ‘weak’ argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the given alternatives.
Statement: Should seniority be the only criterion for the promotion?
Arguments:
I. No. It would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher positions than their senior counterparts.
II. Yes. Otherwise senior employees do feel humiliated.
III. Yes. This is the system followed in many organisations.
Arguments:
I. No. It would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher positions than their senior counterparts.
II. Yes. Otherwise senior employees do feel humiliated.
III. Yes. This is the system followed in many organisations.
- None is strong
- Only I is strong
- Only I and III are strong
- Only I and II are strong
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Only I is strong
I is strong: making seniority the only criterion would be unjust to more deserving juniors. II (seniors feel humiliated) is emotional and III (many organisations do it) is an appeal to custom, so both are weak.
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