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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 there be a maximum ceiling imposed on the earnings of an individual in an organization ?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes, this is the only way to create more opportunities for those who seek professional training.
    II. No, this will dilute the quality of professional training as all such colleges may not be equipped to conduct such course.

  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 Government restrict all political and religious processions without prior permission of the government ?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes, such processions lead to riots many times.
    II. No, this is against the human rights in a democratic country.

  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 India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
    II. No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.

  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 all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving licence for sale to general public in India?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.
    II. No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.

  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 India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes, Most of the energy sources used at present is exhaustible.
    II. No. Harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.

  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 there be students union in college/university?

    Arguments :
    I. No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus.
    II. Yes, it is very necessary Students are future political leaders.

  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 India give away Kashmir to Pakistan?

    Arguments :
    I. No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.
    II. Yes. This would help settle conflicts.

  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 cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. Rural people are creative.
    II. Yes. This would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.

  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 young entrepreneurs be encouraged?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. They will help in industrial development of the country.
    II. Yes. They will reduce the burden on employment market.

  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 all the annual examinations up to Std. V be abolished?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. The young students should not be burdened with such examinations which hampers their natural growth.
    II. No. The students will not study seriously as they will get automatic promotion to the next class and this will affect them in future.

  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