Statement argument evaluation – UGC NET Question

Statements A, D and E correctly describe the nature of statement–argument questions and strong arguments. Statement B is wrong because emotional appeal alone does not make an argument strong if it lacks relevance or logic. Statement C is also wrong since candidates are expected to interpret and infer implied strengths or weaknesses, not just copy text. Therefore, the wrong statements are exactly B and C, which makes their combination the correct answer for this “select the wrong” question.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it isolates B as the only wrong statement and ignores C, even though C clearly misrepresents the need for interpretation and inference in these questions.

Option B:
Option B is also wrong because it singles out only C and overlooks B, which wrongly prioritises emotional appeal over logical relevance.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it wrongly treats D and E as wrong alongside B, even though D and E accurately characterise what counts as strong and how both supporting and opposing arguments are evaluated in NET exams.

Option D:
Option D is correct since it identifies B and C together as the problematic statements, while leaving A, D and E recognised as accurate descriptions of how statement–argument items work.