How to Approach Statement and Argument Questions for CLAT

A statement is any claim. An argument is a claim supported by reasons intended to persuade.

In CLAT LR passages, many lines are statements, but only some perform argumentative work toward the main conclusion.

Check relevance first: does the reason directly relate to the conclusion? Then check sufficiency: does it genuinely support the claim?

Arguments based on emotion, authority without evidence, or unrelated anecdotes are usually weaker than evidence-based reasoning.

You may be asked which option is a strong argument, weak argument, or best support for a given statement.

Even when wording differs, the same logic applies: identify claim, inspect support quality, and test for hidden leaps.

Since CLAT LR is passage-based, statement-argument judgment should be done in passage context, not in isolation.

A line that looks weak alone can become stronger when linked with another premise in the same passage.

Do not choose options because they match your personal view. Choose options that best match passage logic.

Do not confuse strong language with strong reasoning. Precision and support matter more than confidence in tone.

For each passage, write one line for the statement under discussion and one line for the strongest supporting argument.

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