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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 the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public.
    II. No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.

  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 internal assessment in colleges be abolished?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This will help in reducing the possibility of favouritism.
    II. No, teaching faculty will lose control over students.

  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 all the unauthorized structures in the city be demolished?

    Arguments :
    I. No. Where will the people residing in such houses live?
    II. Yes. This will give a clear message to general public and they will refrain from constructing unauthorized buildings.

  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 there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government?

    Arguments :
    I. No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed.
    II. Yes. The number of ministers should be restricted to a certain percentage of the total number of seats in the parliament to avoid unnecessary expenditure.

  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 foreign films be banned in India?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.
    II. No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard.

  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 : Is buying things on instalments profitable to the customer?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. He has to pay less.
    II. No, paying instalments upsets the family budget.

  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 Doordarshan be given autonomous status?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. It will help Doordarshan to have fair and impartial coverage of all important events.
    II. No. The coverage of events will be decided by a few who may not have healthy outlook.

  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 adult education programme be given priority over compulsory education programme?

    Arguments :
    I. No. It will also help in success of compulsory education programme.
    II. Yes. It will help to eliminate the adult illiteracy.

  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 new universities be established in India?

    Arguments :
    I. No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy.
    II. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.

  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 non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. It is expensive and therefore it is beyond the means of most people in our country.
    II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.

  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