{"id":167921,"date":"2025-08-18T19:20:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=167921"},"modified":"2025-08-19T18:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T12:55:12","slug":"statement-and-argument-for-rbi-grade-b-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/statement-and-argument-for-rbi-grade-b-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Master Statement and Argument for RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Statement and Argument is a scoring part of the reasoning section in RBI Grade B Phase 1. Based on past years\u2019 analysis, the test takers usually face 3 to 5 questions of this type. That\u2019s around 5 to 8 marks in the reasoning paper. While the number looks small, these marks often decide the cut-off. The good thing is that these questions are mostly of easy-to-moderate difficulty. If you know the right method, you can solve them in less than a minute. In this blog, we\u2019ll discuss the common patterns, a simple approach to solve them, examples that match the exam level, and smart practice ideas to increase speed in solving such questions accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are Statement and Argument Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this type, you are given a statement followed by two or more arguments. You have to judge which arguments are strong and which are weak. A strong argument is logical, relevant, and practical. A weak one is vague, emotional, or unrealistic. These questions test your judgment and reasoning ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, two arguments are given, marked as I and II. You need to decide if only one is strong, both are strong, or neither is strong. In RBI Grade B Phase 1, they appear almost every year in the reasoning section. The difficulty level is not very high, but confusion arises when both arguments look convincing. That is where practice and clarity make the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important Rules to Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some basic rules that will guide you in solving these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A strong argument must be logical and relevant<\/strong> to the statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Emotional or personal arguments are usually weak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Practical arguments that can be applied in real life are stronger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Arguments based only on extreme conditions are often weak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Avoid assuming things not mentioned in the statement. Stick to what is given.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These rules look simple. But, you’ve to keep in mind that applying them under time pressure becomes the real test. That is why solving enough examples is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Find Strong and Weak Arguments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A strong argument shows with logic why the statement is right or wrong. A weak argument either diverts from the main point, gives vague reasoning, or depends on assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Example 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Statement: Should working from home be encouraged in big cities?
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    Argument I: Yes, it will reduce traffic and pollution.
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    Argument II: No, people become lazy at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here, Argument I is strong because it is logical and practical. Argument II is weak because it is based on assumption and emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Statement: Should there be a complete ban on smoking in public places?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Argument I: Yes, it will protect non-smokers from passive smoke.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Argument II: No, it will hurt the economy of tobacco companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here, Argument I is strong because it safeguards public health. Argument II is weak because it focuses on private profit, not the common good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Common Traps in Statement and Argument<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    While solving, students often get confused when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n