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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 cutting of trees be banned altogether?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance.
    II. No. A total ban would harm timber based industries.

  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 there be a restriction on the migration of people from one state to another state in India?

    Arguments :
    I. No. Any Indian citizen has a basic right to stay at any place of his/her choice and hence they cannot be stopped.
    II. Yes. This is the way to effect an equitable distribution of resources across the states in India.

  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 refugees, who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. They make their colonies and occupy a lot of land.
    II. No. They leave their homes because of hunger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back.

  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 India create a huge oil reserve like some Western countries to face difficult situations in future?

    Arguments :
    I. No. There is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle.
    II. Yes. This will help India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due to unforeseen circumstances.

  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 there be more than one High Court in each state in India?

    Arguments :
    I. No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers' money.
    II. Yes. This will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time.

  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 judiciary be independent of the executive?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.
    II. No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures.

  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 all the practising doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost?

    Arguments :
    I. No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing?
    II. Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices.

  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 students take part in politics?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. It inculcates in them qualities of leadership.
    II. No. They should study and build up their career.

  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 the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
    II. No. Such polls are conducted all over the world.

  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 the political parties be banned?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
    II. No. It will lead to an end of democracy.

  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