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Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Argument

  1. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India?

    Arguments :
    I. No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.
    II. No. It is against the principle of equality, does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens?

  2. A.

     Only argument I is strong

    B.

     Only argument II is strong

    C.

     Either I or II is strong

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong

    E.

     Both I and II are strong


  3. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should the vehicles older than 15 years be rejected in metros in India?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This is a significant step to lower down the pollution level in metros.
    II. No. It will be very difficult for vehicle owners to shift to other parts in country because they will not get suitable job for their very existence.

  4. A.

     Only argument I is strong

    B.

     Only argument II is strong

    C.

     Either I or II is strong

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong

    E.

     Both I and II are strong


  5. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should the tuition fees in all post-graduate courses be hiked considerably?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.
    II. No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.

  6. A.

     Only argument I is strong

    B.

     Only argument II is strong

    C.

     Either I or II is strong

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong

    E.

     Both I and II are strong


  7. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces?

    Arguments :
    I. No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden.
    II. Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a longer time.

  8. A.

     Only argument I is strong

    B.

     Only argument II is strong

    C.

     Either I or II is strong

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong

    E.

     Both I and II are strong


  9. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector?

    Arguments :
    I. No. The private sector entities are not equipped to handle such projects.
    II. Yes. Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.

  10. A.

     Only argument I is strong

    B.

     Only argument II is strong

    C.

     Either I or II is strong

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong

    E.

     Both I and II are strong


  11. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should all the colleges in India be allowed to devise their own curriculum and syllabus for the vocational courses promoting self-employment?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This is an important step to generate employment opportunities.
    II. No. This will affect the quality of education due to lack of uniformity in syllabus.

  12. A.

     Only argument I is strong

    B.

     Only argument II is strong

    C.

     Either I or II is strong

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong

    E.

     Both I and II are strong


  13. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. It would lead to higher production.
    II. No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.

  14. A.

     Only argument I is strong

    B.

     Only argument II is strong

    C.

     Either I or II is strong

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong

    E.

     Both I and II are strong


  15. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states?

    Arguments :
    I. No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country.
    II. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.

  16. A.

     Only argument I is strong

    B.

     Only argument II is strong

    C.

     Either I or II is strong

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong

    E.

     Both I and II are strong


  17. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should the oil companies be allowed to fix the price of petroleum products depending on market conditions?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This is the only way to make the oil companies commercially viable.
    II. No. This will put additional burden on the retail prices of essential commodities and will cause a lot of hardships to the masses.

  18. A.

     Only argument I is strong

    B.

     Only argument II is strong

    C.

     Either I or II is strong

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong

    E.

     Both I and II are strong


  19. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should the education at all levels be offered only in vernacular medium?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This is the only way to enhance performance of the students.
    II. No. This will severely affect acquiring knowledge for want of good text books in vernacular medium.

  20. A.

     Only argument I is strong

    B.

     Only argument II is strong

    C.

     Either I or II is strong

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong

    E.

     Both I and II are strong