Question

A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options.

Statement:

Students have complained that questions outside the prescribed syllabus were asked in the X standard board exams this year.

Arguments:

I The pass percentage in the X standard board exams has declined by 8 percent this year.

II. The number of students scoring over 60 percent in the X standard board exams has shown an increase of 15 per cent this year.

• A. Both arguments I and II weaken the statement
• B. Argument II weakens, while argument I strengthens the statement
• C. Both arguments I and II strengthen the statement
• D. Argument I weakens, while argument II strengthens the statement

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Argument II weakens, while argument I strengthens the statement

Argument II weakens, while argument I strengthens the statement