Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Argument
Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' arguments) and which is/are 'weak' arguments) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
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Statement: Should the system of Lok Adalats and mobile courts be encouraged in India?
Arguments:
- Yes. It helps to grant speedy justice to the masses.
- Yes. The dispensing of minor cases at this level would reduce the burden on the higher courts.
- No. These courts are usually partial in justice.
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Statement: Should India acquire/manufacture the latest nuclear weapons?
Arguments:
- Yes. The enemies of India are improving their weapons continuously and it becomes imperative to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
- No. Instead the money should be diverted to development activities.
- No. The international community will isolate Indians and this will bring a setback to Indian economy.
- No. It will be against our policy of maintaining world peace.
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Statement: Should there be a complete ban on manufacture and use of firecrackers?
Arguments:
- No. This will render thousands of workers jobless.
- Yes. The firecracker manufacturers use child labour to a large extent.
- Yes. This will be a concrete step to reduce noise and air pollution.
- No. Use of firecrackers makes certain special occasions more lively and joyful.
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Statement: Should "literacy" be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India?
Arguments:
- No. Mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individual.
- Yes. Illiterate people are less likely to make politically wiser decisions of voting for a right candidate or party.
- No. Voting is the constitutional right of every citizen.
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Statement: Should there be only few banks in place of numerous smaller banks in India?
Arguments:
- Yes. This will help secure the investor's money as these big banks will be able to withstand intermittent market related shocks.
- No. A large number of people will lose their jobs as after the merger many employees will be redundant.
- Yes. This will help consolidate the entire banking industry and will lead to healthy competition.
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Statement: Should religion be taught in our schools?
Arguments:
- No. Ours is a secular state.
- Yes. Teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.
- No. How can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfil its role in the 21st century.
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Statement: Should the parliamentary elections in India be held every three years as against five years at present?
Arguments:
- No. This will enhance wastage of money and resources.
- Yes. This will help the voters to change non-performing representatives without much delay.
- No. The elected representatives will not have enough time to settle and concentrate on developmental activities.
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Statement: Should the number of holidays of government employees be reduced?
Arguments:
- Yes. Our government employees are having the maximum number of holidays among the countries of the world.
- Yes. It is a sign of British legacy, why should we carry it further?
- Yes. It will speed up work and all the pending jobs can be completed well in time.
- No. Employees must be given ample spare time to spend with their family.
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Statement: Should class IV children have Board examination?
Arguments:
- Yes. This will motivate the children to study and get higher marks, and thus more knowledge can be imbibed at a younger age.
- No. The children will be forced to study and won't enjoy the process.
- Yes. In today's competitive world the children need to be prepared right from the beginning to face such difficult examinations.
- No. This will add pressure on tender aged children and leave very little time for them to play.
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Statement: Should the rule of wearing helmet for both driver and pillion rider while driving a motor bike be enforced strictly?
Arguments:
- Yes. It is a rule and rules should be followed strictly by all.
- No. Each individual knows how to protect his own life and it should be left to his discretion.
- No. It does not ensure safety as only the head is protected and rest of the body is not.
- Yes. It is a necessity as head, being the most sensitive organ, is protected by the helmet.
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