{"id":225808,"date":"2026-08-06T12:13:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=225808"},"modified":"2026-08-06T12:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:43:31","slug":"statement-and-argument-reasoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement and Argument Reasoning, Concepts &amp; Download PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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and Argument Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#Statement_and_Argument_Formulas_for_Reasoning\" >Statement and Argument Formulas for Reasoning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#Statement_and_Argument_Tricks_for_SSC_CGL_and_Other_Exams\" >Statement and Argument Tricks for SSC CGL and Other Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Statement and Argument is a fundamental topic in reasoning that frequently appears in SSC, Banking, and RRB exams. In this blog, we have provided all the details about what Statement and Argument reasoning is, its importance, types of questions, key concepts, formulas, tricks, solved examples, and more. This blog covers the definition, importance, short notes, rules, useful tricks, solved examples and practice questions based on the common exam patterns of SSC, Railways, Banking and other competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-statement-and-argument-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Statement_and_Argument_Questions\"><\/span>What are Statement and Argument Questions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In these questions, a statement or issue is followed by one or more arguments. You need to determine whether each argument is strong or weak. A strong argument is logical, relevant and directly connected to the issue, while a weak argument is vague, emotional, impractical or based on unnecessary assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_Statement_and_Argument_Questions_PDF\"><\/span>Download Statement and Argument Questions PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download the complete set of Statement and Argument questions with detailed solutions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-exams\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railway-exams\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Railways<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/banking-insurance-exams\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banking, Insurance<\/a>, Insurance, Defence and other competitive exams from the link given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-reasoning-topic-wise-questions-pdf\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attempt_Statement_and_Argument_Questions_Live_Quiz\"><\/span>Attempt Statement and Argument Questions Live Quiz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solve the Statement and Argument questions given below and test your logical reasoning skills. The live quiz includes exam-relevant questions for SSC, Railways, Banking, Insurance and other competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n}\n\n#quiz-1 h2 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question {\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question p {\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px;\n  margin: 6px 0;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #e0e0e0;\n  color: #000;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button:hover {\n  background: #d5d5d5;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.correct {\n  background: #4caf50;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.wrong {\n  background: #f44336;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.locked {\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* SUMMARY *\/\n#quiz-1 .final-summary {\n  margin-top: 40px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  border: 2px solid #4caf50;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .final-summary h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 40px;\n  gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span>Practice Statement and Argument Questions Live<\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q1. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should financial literacy be made a compulsory part of the secondary-school curriculum?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. Basic knowledge of saving, borrowing and fraud prevention can help students make safer financial decisions later.<br>\n    II. Yes. All parents are incapable of teaching children anything about money.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q2. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should a city reserve some seats in public libraries for competitive-exam candidates during peak months?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. No. Competitive-exam candidates usually carry more books than other readers.<br>\n    II. Yes. A limited reservation during predictable peak demand can improve access without closing the library to others.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q3. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should government colleges charge a small refundable deposit for laboratory equipment issued to students?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. A refundable deposit can encourage careful handling while returning the money when the equipment is safely returned.<br>\n    II. No. Students from low-income families may face difficulty paying even a refundable amount unless exemptions are provided.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q4. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should every school replace textbooks entirely with tablets?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. Electronic devices never malfunction and therefore are always superior to books.<br>\n    II. No. Printed books look more serious in photographs of classrooms.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q5. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should schools conduct periodic fire-safety drills?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. Practice can help students and staff respond more calmly and follow evacuation routes during an emergency.<br>\n    II. No. A drill should not be held because it may interrupt one class period.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q6. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should universities record and publish all classroom lectures online?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. Every student prefers recorded lectures to live teaching.<br>\n    II. No. Mandatory publication may create privacy, copyright and participation concerns, so institutions should use a selective policy.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q7. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should vocational training be offered alongside regular subjects in senior secondary schools?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. It can provide practical skills and expose students to additional career paths.<br>\n    II. No. Schools may need trained instructors, equipment and time, which can strain resources if the programme is poorly planned.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q8. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should school uniforms be abolished nationwide?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. Uniforms are the only reason students dislike school.<br>\n    II. No. Every student who wears a uniform automatically becomes disciplined.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q9. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should answer sheets in major public examinations be digitised for evaluation?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. Digitisation can improve tracking, reduce physical handling and support audit trails.<br>\n    II. No. Evaluators will refuse to use computers because they dislike change.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q10. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should colleges make attendance optional for all courses?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. College students are adults, so attendance can never affect learning outcomes.<br>\n    II. No. Some courses require laboratories, supervised practice or continuous participation that cannot be replaced by self-study alone.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q11. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should a city introduce dedicated bus lanes on heavily congested roads?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. Dedicated lanes can improve bus reliability and move more passengers efficiently.<br>\n    II. No. Removing general-traffic space may worsen congestion unless road design and enforcement are suitable.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q12. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should all speed breakers be removed from urban roads?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. Some drivers complain that speed breakers are uncomfortable.<br>\n    II. No. Yellow paint is more attractive than white paint on roads.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q13. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should helmets be compulsory for both riders and pillion passengers on two-wheelers?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. Both riders and pillion passengers are exposed to head injury in a crash.<br>\n    II. No. Helmet rules should be rejected because some people find helmets unfashionable.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q14. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should private vehicles be restricted around major markets on festival evenings?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. No. Some shop owners personally prefer to park beside their shops.<br>\n    II. Yes. Time-bound restrictions can reduce gridlock and improve emergency access in crowded areas.\n  <\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) Only Argument I is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">b) Only Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) Both Arguments I and II are strong.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) Neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>\n    Q15. <strong>Statement:<\/strong><br>\n    Should railway stations introduce platform tickets through mobile applications as well as counters?<br><br>\n    <strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>\n    I. Yes. An additional digital channel can reduce queues for users who can access it.<br>\n    II. 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You are required to judge which argument is strong, weak, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purpose in exams:<\/strong> Tests your logical thinking and decision-making skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skills required:<\/strong> Logic, analytical thinking, evaluation of arguments, and ability to differentiate assumptions from conclusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/analytical-reasoning\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Check out all the details about&nbsp;Analytical Reasoning<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-statement-and-argument-important-in-competitive-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Statement_and_Argument_Important_in_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Why is Statement and Argument Important in Competitive Exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Statement and Argument questions are important as they assess logical reasoning and judgment skills, which are essential for professional decision-making. Below is an overview of how frequently it appears and difficulty level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CG<\/a>L \/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CHSL<\/a><\/td><td>1-2<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-po\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SBI PO<\/a><\/td><td>1-2<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railway-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railways-rrb-group-d\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB Group D<\/a><\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State PSC \/ Police<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-statement-and-argument-reasoning-short-notes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statement_and_Argument_Reasoning_Short_Notes\"><\/span>Statement and Argument Reasoning Short Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Statement and Argument questions often follow logical patterns and standard formats. Here is a mini-glossary for quick revision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Concept<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statement<\/td><td>A sentence presenting a situation or fact<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Argument<\/td><td>Reasoning for or against the statement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strong Argument<\/td><td>Logically valid and relevant to the statement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weak Argument<\/td><td>Irrelevant or invalid reasoning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assumption<\/td><td>Implicit idea needed to accept the statement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notation<\/td><td>Symbols for arguments (e.g., A, B)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-revision-summary-on-statement-and-argument\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Revision_Summary_on_Statement_and_Argument\"><\/span>Quick Revision Summary on Statement and Argument<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the important concepts of reasoning for the topic statement and argument are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Concept<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strong Argument<\/td><td>Directly supports the statement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weak Argument<\/td><td>Contradicts or is irrelevant to the statement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evaluate Logic<\/td><td>Check relevance and truthfulness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discard Extremes<\/td><td>Avoid arguments based on extreme views<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focus on Facts<\/td><td>Only consider verifiable facts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eliminate Bias<\/td><td>Do not let personal opinion affect choice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-reasoning-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Reasoning Questions Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-statement-and-argument-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Statement_and_Argument_Questions\"><\/span>Types of Statement and Argument Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In competitive exams, Statement and Argument questions are asked to test your ability to evaluate reasoning logically. These questions are generally classified into <strong>Weak Arguments<\/strong> and <strong>Strong Arguments<\/strong>, each having separate characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-weak-arguments\">1. Weak Arguments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Weak arguments fail to effectively support the statement. They are often irrelevant, unclear, or illogical. Common types include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ambiguous Arguments:<\/strong> Arguments that are vague or unclear, making it difficult to determine their connection to the statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Irrelevant Arguments (Superfluous):<\/strong> Arguments that do not contribute meaningfully to the discussion or lack depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Question-back Arguments:<\/strong> Arguments that respond with a question instead of providing a logical support to the statement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-strong-arguments\">2. Strong Arguments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong arguments provide solid support to the statement and are logical, factual, or widely accepted. Key types include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fact-based Arguments:<\/strong> Arguments grounded in verified facts or established truths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience-based Arguments:<\/strong> Arguments supported by past experiences or observed outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Universally Accepted Arguments:<\/strong> Arguments that are considered generally true or widely acknowledged as valid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-clerk-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free IBPS Clerk Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-statement-and-argument-formulas-for-reasoning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statement_and_Argument_Formulas_for_Reasoning\"><\/span>Statement and Argument Formulas for Reasoning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these mental templates for faster solving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Argument Strength Check:<\/strong> If it directly supports statement &#8211; Strong, else Weak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fact vs Opinion:<\/strong> Facts can be proven, opinions cannot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elimination Method:<\/strong> Remove clearly irrelevant or extreme arguments first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logical Flow:<\/strong> Check whether argument logically follows cause &#8211; effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-statement-and-argument-tricks-for-ssc-cgl-and-other-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statement_and_Argument_Tricks_for_SSC_CGL_and_Other_Exams\"><\/span>Statement and Argument Tricks for SSC CGL and Other Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the tricks to solve Statement and Argument Questions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-notification\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the statement carefully before looking at arguments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start evaluation from the first argument.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignore personal opinion; focus on logic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use elimination method to remove weak options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify keywords in statement that hint at strong argument.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/?ref=contmk-blog-statementargument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practice all questions based on Logical Reasoning<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756125047470\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What strategy should I follow for tricky or ambiguous arguments?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Break down the statement and arguments, check for clarity and relevance, and discard any argument that is vague, opinion-based, or indirect.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756125048384\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. How to solve Statement and Argument questions fast?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Focus on evaluating relevance and direct support to the statement and eliminate irrelevant options.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756125049461\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Are Statement and Argument questions asked in SBI PO Mains?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, 1\u20132 questions are generally included in reasoning sections.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756125050065\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. What is the difference between ambiguous and superfluous arguments?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ambiguous arguments are unclear or vague, while superfluous arguments are irrelevant or unnecessary without logical contribution.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756125050630\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. How to handle tricky words like \u201calways,\u201d \u201cnever,\u201d or \u201call\u201d in arguments?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">These words often indicate weak arguments. 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