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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 a total ban be put on trapping wild animals?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money.
    II. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.

  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 Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?

    Arguments :
    I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do?
    II. Yes. In a competitive world the rule is 'survival of the fittest'.

  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 government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
    II. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So ? Why offer extra incentives!

  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 cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.
    II. No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.

  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 so much money be spent on advertisements?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. It is an essential concomitant in a capitalist economy.
    II. No. It leads to wastage of resources.

  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 all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country.
    II. No, nobody will contest election.

  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 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level?

    Arguments :
    I. No, our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.
    II. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.

  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 there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes, this will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed.
    II. No. The college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to the college.

  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 India engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.
    II. No. Neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities.

  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 there be a world government?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. It will help in eliminating tensions among the nations.
    II. No. Then, only the developed countries will dominate in the government.

  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