Statement and Argument Actual Question in CMAT 2023 Slot – 2

Q1. The question consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.
Statement
Arguments I : Women should be allowed to go out alone.
Arguments II : Yes. It would make them independent and safe.
Arguments III : No. They are under the protection of their male affines and they should be with them always

A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Both arguments I and II are strong
D. Both arguments I and II are weak
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A A
B B
C C
D D

EXPLANATION

.D
In this question, the argument I is weak since it fails to provide probable support for its conclusion.
Similarly, argument II is also weak since it is an argument with no proper support ( they are just assuming it
without any strong premises).
Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Q2. One statement and two assumptions for the statement are given. Read the statement, think about the assumptions and mark the correct option which is implicit in the statement.
Statement I : Some people believe in the existence of god.
Arguments II : Not everything in this world is created by humans.
Arguments III : Human beings are imperfect.
A. Only argument I is implicit
B. Only argument II is implicit
C. Both arguments I and II are implicit
D. Neither I nor II are implicit
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A A
B B
C C
D D

EXPLANATION

The statement is “Some people believe in the existence of God,” and the given assumptions are:

Argument II: Not everything in this world is created by humans.
Argument III: Human beings are imperfect.

Considering the statement, the belief in the existence of God is mentioned. The assumption that “Not everything in this world is created by humans” supports the idea that there could be a higher power or force beyond human creation, aligning with the belief in God.

So, the correct answer is:
B

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