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Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Argument

Directions To Solve

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.

  1. Statement: Should administrative officers be transferred after one or two years?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. They get friendly with local people and are manipulated by them.
    2. No. By the time their policies and schemes start taking shape, they have to leave.
    3. No. This will create a lot of administrative hassles and cause a lot of inconvenience to the officers.

  2. A.
    Only II is strong
    B.
    Only I and II are strong
    C.
    Only II and III are strong
    D.
    Only I and III are strong
    E.
    All are strong

  3. Statement: Should the consumption of aerated drinks be banned in India?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the risk of exposing people to some diseases.
    2. No. Each individual should have right to choose what he wants.
    3. No. There is no confirmed evidence that such products have adverse effects on human body.
    4. Yes. It is banned in many other countries also.

  4. A.
    Only I is strong
    B.
    Only I and II are strong
    C.
    Only III is strong
    D.
    Only I and IV are strong
    E.
    All are strong