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 all the students graduating in any discipline desirous of pursuing post-graduation of the subjects of their choice be allowed to enrol in the post-graduate courses?
Arguments:
- Yes. The students are the best judge of their capabilities and there should not be restrictions for joining post-graduate courses.
- No. The students need to study relevant subjects in graduate courses to enrol in post-graduate courses and the students must fulfil such conditions.
- No. There are not enough institutes offering post-graduate courses which can accommodate all the graduates desirous of seeking post-graduate education of their own choice.
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Statement: Should we impart sex education in schools?
Arguments:
- Yes. All the progressive nations do so.
- No. We cannot impart it in co-educational schools.
- Yes. It would certainly help in eradicating the existing misunderstanding and make the younger generation physically and mentally healthier.
- It will destroy the moral fibre and the highly esteemed value system which we have inherited from our forefathers.
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Statement: Should coal engines be replaced by electric engines in trains?
Arguments:
- Yes. Coal engines cause a lot of pollution.
- Yes. Electric engines are good on performance, easy to operate and low on maintenance.
- No. India does not produce enough electricity to fulfil its domestic needs also.
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Statement: Should all those who are convicted for heinous crimes like murder or rape, beyond all reasonable doubts be given capital punishment or death penalty?
Arguments:
- No. The death penalty should be given only in very rare and exceptional cases.
- Yes. This is the only way to punish such people who take others' lives or indulge in inhuman activities.
- Yes. Such severe punishments only will make people refrain from such heinous acts and the society will be safer.
- No. Those who are repentant for the crime they committed should be given a chance to improve and lead a normal life.
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Statement: Should all the profit making public sector units be sold to private companies?
Arguments:
- Yes. This will help the government to augment its resources for implementing the development programmes.
- No. The private companies will not be able to run these units effectively.
- Yes. There will be a significant improvement in the quality of services.
- No. There would not be job security for the employees at all the levels.
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Statement: Should all the youngsters below 21 years of age be disallowed from going to a beer bar?
Arguments:
- No. It is not correct to prevent matured youngsters above 18 years of age who can vote, from having fun.
- Yes. The entry fee to such pubs should also be hiked.
- No. There is no such curb in western countries.
- Yes. This will help in preventing youngsters from getting into bad company and imbibing bad habits.
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Statement: Should the government ban all forms of protests including strikes and processions?
Arguments:
- Yes. This is the only way to teach discipline to the employees.
- No. Government cannot deprive its citizens of their basic rights.
- Yes. This is the only way to ensure maximum productivity without disruption of work.
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Statement: Should children be prevented completely from watching television?
Arguments:
- No. We get vital information regarding education through television.
- Yes. It hampers the study of children.
- Yes. Young children are misguided by certain programmes featuring sex and violence.
- No. This is the only way to educate the masses.
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Statement: Should mercy death be legalized, i.e., all those who are suffering from terminal diseases be allowed to end their lives if they so desire?
Arguments:
- No. Nobody should be allowed to end his/her life at his/her will as this goes against the basic tenets of humanity.
- Yes. Patients undergoing terrible suffering and having absolutely no chance of recovery should be liberated from suffering through mercy death.
- No. Even mercy death is a sort of killing and killing can never be legalized.
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Statement: Should seniority be the only criterion for the promotion?
Arguments:
- No. It would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher positions than their senior counterparts.
- Yes. Otherwise senior employees do feel humiliated.
- Yes. Senior employees are more experienced and must be rewarded for the same.
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