{"id":225808,"date":"2025-08-25T19:46:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T14:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=225808"},"modified":"2025-09-04T19:08:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:38:44","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, Tricks, and Strategies"},"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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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#What_Is_Statement_and_Argument_in_Reasoning\" >What Is Statement and Argument in Reasoning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#Why_Is_Statement_and_Argument_Important_in_Competitive_Exams\" >Why Is Statement and Argument Important in Competitive Exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#Statement_and_Argument_Reasoning_Short_Notes\" >Statement and Argument Reasoning Short Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#Quick_Revision_Summary_on_Statement_and_Argument\" >Quick Revision Summary on Statement and Argument<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#Types_of_Statement_and_Argument_Questions\" >Types of Statement and Argument Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" 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-7\" 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#Solved_Statement_and_Argument_Questions_from_2024%E2%80%9325_Exams\" >Solved Statement and Argument Questions from 2024\u201325 Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#Statement_and_Argument_Concepts_for_Bank_Exams\" >Statement and Argument Concepts for Bank Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_while_Solving_Statement_and_Argument\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid while Solving Statement and Argument<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/statement-and-argument-reasoning\/#Related_Reasoning_Topics_to_Explore\" >Related Reasoning Topics to Explore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Statement_and_Argument_in_Reasoning\"><\/span>What Is Statement and Argument in Reasoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Statement and Argument questions give you a statement and two arguments. You are required to judge which argument is strong, weak, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Purpose in exams:<\/strong> Tests your logical thinking and decision-making skills.<\/li><li><strong>Skills required:<\/strong> Logic, analytical thinking, evaluation of arguments, and ability to differentiate assumptions from conclusions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/analytical-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Analytical Reasoning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><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>SSC CGL \/ CHSL<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS PO \/ SBI PO (Mains)<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC \/ Group D<\/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\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" 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\"><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<p>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/logical-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Logical Reasoning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><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\">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\"><li><strong>Ambiguous Arguments:<\/strong> Arguments that are vague or unclear, making it difficult to determine their connection to the statement.<\/li><li><strong>Irrelevant Arguments (Superfluous):<\/strong> Arguments that do not contribute meaningfully to the discussion or lack depth.<\/li><li><strong>Question-back Arguments:<\/strong> Arguments that respond with a question instead of providing a logical support to the statement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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\"><li><strong>Fact-based Arguments:<\/strong> Arguments grounded in verified facts or established truths.<\/li><li><strong>Experience-based Arguments:<\/strong> Arguments supported by past experiences or observed outcomes.<\/li><li><strong>Universally Accepted Arguments:<\/strong> Arguments that are considered generally true or widely acknowledged as valid.<\/li><\/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\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-po-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SBI PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><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\"><li><strong>Argument Strength Check:<\/strong> If it directly supports statement &#8211; Strong, else Weak.<\/li><li><strong>Fact vs Opinion:<\/strong> Facts can be proven, opinions cannot.<\/li><li><strong>Elimination Method:<\/strong> Remove clearly irrelevant or extreme arguments first.<\/li><li><strong>Logical Flow:<\/strong> Check whether argument logically follows cause &#8211; effect.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><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<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Read the statement carefully before looking at arguments.<\/li><li>Start evaluation from the first argument.<\/li><li>Ignore personal opinion; focus on logic.<\/li><li>Use elimination method to remove weak options.<\/li><li>Identify keywords in statement that hint at strong argument.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solved_Statement_and_Argument_Questions_from_2024%E2%80%9325_Exams\"><\/span>Solved Statement and Argument Questions from 2024\u201325 Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Shift 2 \u2013 Memory-Based<\/strong><br><strong>Q:<\/strong> \u201cShould online education replace classroom learning?\u201d<br><strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>(a) Yes, it is flexible and cost-effective.<br>(b) No, personal interaction is essential.<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Both arguments are strong.<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Argument (a) highlights a practical benefit, argument (b) emphasizes an essential factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IBPS PO 2024<\/strong><br><strong>Q:<\/strong> \u201cShould junk food be banned in schools?\u201d<br><strong>Arguments:<\/strong><br>(a) Yes, it affects student health.<br>(b) No, personal choice must be respected.<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Argument (a) is strong; (b) is weak.<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Student health is a direct concern; personal choice is secondary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statement_and_Argument_Concepts_for_Bank_Exams\"><\/span>Statement and Argument Concepts for Bank Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IBPS and SBI exams often include symbol-based or coded variations. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Statement: \u201cShould banking fees be standardized?\u201d<\/li><li>Arguments in symbols: A = Yes, B = No.<\/li><li>Decode and evaluate logical relevance.<\/li><\/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\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free IBPS PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_while_Solving_Statement_and_Argument\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid while Solving Statement and Argument<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Confusing personal opinion with logical argument &#8211; Avoid by sticking to facts.<\/li><li>Ignoring statement keywords &#8211; Read carefully.<\/li><li>Considering extreme arguments as strong &#8211; Eliminate extremes.<\/li><li>Rushing through without evaluation &#8211; Take 10\u201315 sec per argument.<\/li><li>Missing hidden assumptions &#8211; Check if argument depends on implicit ideas.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Reasoning_Topics_to_Explore\"><\/span>Related Reasoning Topics to Explore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/distance-and-direction-reasoning\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Direction Sense<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/coding-decoding\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coding-Decoding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/syllogism-tricks\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Syllogism<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/seating-arrangement-questions\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seating Arrangement<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><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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