Statement and Arguments
CMAT 2026 · Logical Reasoning · Medium · Critical Reasoning
The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II.
Statement: Should there be a complete ban on use of all types of chemical pesticides in India?
Arguments: I. Yes, chemical pesticides used in agriculture pollute the underground water and thus they become a serious health hazard. II. No, the pests will destroy all the crops and farmers will have nothing to harvest.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
Only Argument I is strong
- B.
Only Argument II is strong
- C.
Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong
- D.
Both Argument I and II are strong
D
Explanation
Argument I is strong because groundwater contamination is a grave public health concern. Argument II is strong because a total ban without alternatives threatens agricultural yields and farmer livelihoods. Since both provide strong, valid reasoning from important perspectives, both arguments are strong.
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