Logical Reasoning - Statement Arguments
Exam Duration: 60 Mins Total Questions : 30
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Are nuclear families better than joint families?
Arguments: I. No. Joint families ensure security and also reduce the burden of work.
II. Yes. Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should India immediately stop digging coal from its mines?
Arguments:
I. Yes. The present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate.
II. Nc. We do not have alternate energy source of sufficient quantity.
III. No. This will put millions of people at a disadvantage and their lives will get adversely affected and also the industry.
- (a)
Only I and II are strong
- (b)
Only II and III are strong
- (c)
Only I and III are strong
- (d)
All are strong
- (e)
None is strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should all the management institutes in the country be brought under government control?
questions :
I. No. The government does not have adequate resources to run such institutes effectively.
II. No. Each institute should be given freedom to function on its own.
III. Yes. This will enable to have standardized education for all the students.
IV. Yes. Only then the quality of education would be improved.
- (a)
None is strong
- (b)
Only I,II and III are strong
- (c)
Only I and III are strong
- (d)
All are strong
- (e)
Only III is strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument 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 hurting and trapping are not effective.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks?
Arguments: I. No. People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks.
II. Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should government established higher level Institutes of Technology (IIT's) be privatized ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Privatization will make these institutes financially healthy, competitive and quality conscious.
II. Yes. Privatization is the key of the new era-can we survive without it?
III. No. Standard of education of these institutes will fall.
- (a)
None is strong
- (b)
All are strong
- (c)
Only I is strong
- (d)
Only I and III are strong
- (e)
Only II and III are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Should all refugees, who make unauthized entry into a country, be forced to go back their homeland?
Arguments: I. Yes. They make their homes because of hunger or some terror and on human grouds, should not be forced to go back.
II. No. They leave their homes because of hunger or some terror and on human grounds, shouls not be forced to go back.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument 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 of the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed.
II. Yes. The number of minister should be restricted to a certain percentage of the total number of seats in the parliament to avoid unnecessary expenditure.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should religion be taught in our schools?
Arguments :
I. No. Ours is a secular state.
II. Yes. Teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.
III. No. How can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfill its role in the 21st century.
- (a)
All are strong
- (b)
None is strong
- (c)
Only I is strong
- (d)
Only II is strong
- (e)
Only I and III are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement : Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds.
II. No. This is the only way to increase production substantially.
III. Yes. Genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
- (a)
Only I and II are strong
- (b)
Only II is strong
- (c)
Only II and III are strong
- (d)
only I and III are strong
- (e)
All are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should women be given equal opportunity in the matter of employment in every field?
Arguments:
I. Yes. They are equally capable.
II. No. They have to shoulder household responsibilities.
III. Yes. They should also go into the outside world.
- (a)
Only I 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
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Does India need so many plans for development?
Arguments: I. Yes. Noting can be achieved without proper planning.
II. No. Too much time, money and energy is wasted proper planning.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong.
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should fashionable dresses be banned?
Arguments: I. Yes. Fashions keep changing and hence consumption of cloth increases.
II. No. Fashionable clothes are a person's self-expression and therefore his/her fundamental right.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong.
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given be question.
Statement : Should coal engines be replaced by electric engines in trains ?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Coal engines questiont of pollution.
II. Yes. Electric engines are good on performance,easy to operate and low on maintenance.
III. No. India does not produce enough electricity to fulfil its domestic needs also.
- (a)
All are strong
- (b)
Only I and II are strong
- (c)
Only II and III are strong
- (d)
Only I and III are strong
- (e)
Only I is strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should judiciary be independent of the executive?
Arguments: I. Yes. This would help crud the unlawful activities of the executive.
II. No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the expenditure?
Arguments: I. Yes. Higher education is very costly, hence it should not be give free.
II. No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they should be given higher education.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should high chimneys be installed in industries?
Arguments: I. Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level.
II. No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement : Should there be only one university throughout India?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This is the only way to bring about uniformity in the educational standards.
II. No. This is administratively impossible.
III. Yes. This will make the degrees procured by students, comparable for offering jobs.
- (a)
None 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
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should mercy death be legalized,i,e,all those who are suffering from terminal diseases be allowed to end their lives if they so desire?
Arguments :
I. No. Nobody should be allowed to end his/her life at his/her will as this goes against the basic tenets of humanity.
II. Yes. Patients undergoing terrible suffering and having absolutely no chance of recovery should be liberated from suffering through mercy death.
III. No. Even mercy death is a sort of killing and killing can never be legalized.
- (a)
None 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
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should India support all the international policies of United States of America?
Arguments: I. No. Many other powerful countries do not support the same.
II. Yes. This is the only way to gain access to USA developmental funds.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should the public sector undertakings be allowed to adopt hire and fire policy?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This will help the public sector undertaking is to get rid of non-performing employees and reward the performing employees.
II. No. This will give an unjust handle to the management and they may use it indiscriminately.
III. Yes. This will help increase the level of efficiency of these organizations and these will become profitable establishments.
- (a)
None 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
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should all the drug patented and manufacturers in Western countries be first tried out on sample basic before giving license 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.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should there be a total ban on tobacco products and smoking in India?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It is wrong to smoke away millions of money.
II. No. It will throw thousands of workers in the tobacco industry out of employment.
III. No. The government will lose huge amount of money as it will not earn by way of taxes on these products.
- (a)
None is strong
- (b)
Only I and II are strong
- (c)
Only II is strong
- (d)
Only II and III are strong
- (e)
All are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should seniority be the only criterion for the promotion?
Arguments :
I. No. It would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher positions than their senior counterparts.
II. Yes. Otherwise, senior employees do feel humiliated.
III. Yes. Senior employees are more experienced and must be rewarded for the same.
- (a)
None is strong
- (b)
Only I is strong
- (c)
Only I and III are strong
- (d)
Only I and II are strong
- (e)
All are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should all the school teachers be debarred from giving private tuitions?
Arguments:
I. No. The needy students will be deprived of the expertise of these teachers.
II. Yes. This is an injustice to the unemployed educated people who can earn their living by giving tuitions.
III. Yes. Only then the quality of teaching in schools will improve.
IV. Yes. Now salary of these teachers is reasonable.
- (a)
Only I and III are strong
- (b)
Only I,II and III are strong
- (c)
Only III and IV are strong
- (d)
Only II,III and IV are strong
- (e)
None of these
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should taxes on colour television be further increased?
Arguments: I. Yes. Colour television is a luxury item and only rich people buy them.
II. No. Televisions are bought by the poor too.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders?
Arguments: I. No. Such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.
II. Yes. People would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Is the Government justified in spending so much on defense?
Arguments : I. Yes. Safety of the country is of prime importance.
II. No. During peace, this money could be used for the development of the country.
- (a)
If only argument I is strong
- (b)
If only argument II is strong
- (c)
If either I or II is strong
- (d)
If neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
If both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should there be no places of interview in selection?
Arguments: I. Yes. It is very subjective in assessment.
II. No. It is the only instrument to judge candidates' motives and personality.
- (a)
If only argument I is strong
- (b)
If only argument II is strong
- (c)
If either I or II is strong
- (d)
If neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
If both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published?
Arguments: I. Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply.
II. No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.
- (a)
If only argument I is strong
- (b)
If only argument II is strong
- (c)
If either I or II is strong
- (d)
If neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
If both I and II are strong