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UKPSC PCS 2012 · Question 42 of 78

Study the following statement and the arguments and decide which argument(s) is (are) strong. Statement : Should seniority be only criterion for promotion ? Arguments : I. No, it would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher position. II. Yes, otherwise seniors will feel humiliated. III. Yes, seniors are more experienced and must be rewarded.

Decision Making

  1. AI and II
  2. BII and III
  3. CICorrect
  4. DNone of these

Answer: C. I

Explanation

Only argument I is strong: seniority-only promotion is unjust to more deserving juniors.

Source: UKPSC 2012 Prelims CSAT Paper-II (adda247/studyfry PDF), exam held 30 Nov 2014

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