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Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Argument

Directions To Solve

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Give answer:

  • (A) If only argument I is strong
  • (B) If only argument II is strong
  • (C) If either I or II is strong
  • (D) If neither I nor II is strong and
  • (E) If both I and II are strong.

  1. Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
    2. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So ? Why offer extra incentives!

  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. Statement: Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.
    2. No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.

  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. Statement: Should so much money be spent on advertisements?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. It is an essential concomitant in a capitalist economy.
    2. No. It leads to wastage of resources.

  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. Statement: Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country.
    2. No, nobody will contest election.

  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. Statement: Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level?

    Arguments:

    1. No, our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.
    2. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.

  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. Statement: Should there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes, this will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed.
    2. No. The college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to the college.

  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. Statement: Should India engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.
    2. No. Neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities.

  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. Statement: Should there be a world government?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. It will help in eliminating tensions among the nations.
    2. No. Then, only the developed countries will dominate in the government.

  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. Statement: Should the practice of transfers of clerical cadre employees from government offices of one city to those of another be stopped?

    Arguments:

    1. No. Transfer of employees is a routine administrative matter and we must continue it.
    2. Yes. It involves lot of governmental expenditure and inconvenience too many compared to the benefits it yields.

  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. Statement: Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. The victims must be saved at all cost.
    2. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.

  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