TNPSC Logical Reasoning - Arguments
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of
the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Should girls learn arts like judo and karate?
Arguments: I. Yes. It will enable them to defend themselves from rogues and ruffians.
II. No. They will lose their feminine grace.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if nether 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 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.
- (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 the educated unemployed youth be paid "unemployment allowance" by the Government?
Arguments : I. Yes. it will provide them some monetary help to either seek employment or to kickstart some 'self-employment' venture.
II. No. It will dampen their urge to do something to earn their livelihood and thus promote idleness among the unemployed youth.
- (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 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.
- (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 government ban all forms of protests including strikes and processions?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This is the only way to teach discipline to the employees.
II. No. Government connot deprive its citizens of their basic rights.
III. Yes. This is the only way to ensure maximum productivity without disruption of work.
- (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 there be complete ban on Indian professionals seeking jobs elsewhere after getting their education in india?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This is the only way to sustain present rate of technological development in india.
II. No. The Indians settled abroad send huge amount of foreign exchange and this constitues a significant part of foreign exchange reserve.
III. No. The practical knowledge gained by Indians by working in other countries help india develop its economy.
- (a)
None is strong
- (b)
All are strong
- (c)
Only I and II are strong
- (d)
Only III is 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 luxury hotels be banned in India?
Arguments: I. Yes. They are places from where international criminals operate.
II. No. Affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.
- (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 India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?
Arguments: I. Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.
II. No. Let us First solve problems of our own people like poverty,
- (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 few banks in place of numerous smaller banks in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This will help secure the investor's money as these big banks will be able to withstand intermittent market related shocks.
II. No. A large number of people will lose their jobs as after the merger many employees will be redundant.
III. Yes. This will help consolidate the entire banking industry and will lead to healthy competition.
- (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 infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector?
Arguments: I. No. The private sector entities are not equipped to handle such projects.
II. Yes. Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.
- (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 income generate out of agricultural activities be taxed?
Arguments:
I. No. Farmers are otherwise suffering from natural calamities and low yield coupled with low procurement price and their income should not be taxed.
II. Yes. Majority of the population is dependent on agriculture and hence their income should be taxed to augment the resources.
III. Yes. Many big farmers earn much more than the majority of the service earners and they should be taxed to remove the disparity.
- (a)
Only I is strong
- (b)
Only I and II are strong
- (c)
Only II and III are strong
- (d)
All 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 shifting agriculture be practiced?
Arguments: I. No. It is a wasteful practice.
II. Yes. Modern methods of farming are too expensive.
- (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 "literacy" be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India?
Arguments :
I. No. Mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individual.
II. Yes. Illiterate people are less likely to make politically wiser decision of voting for a right candidate or party.
III. No. Voting is the constitutional right of every citizen.
- (a)
None is strong
- (b)
Only I and II are strong
- (c)
Only III 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 the number of holidays of government employees be reduced?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Our government employees are having the maximum number of holidays among the countries of the world.
II. Yes. It is a sign of British legacy, why should we carry it further?
III. Yes. It will speed up work and all the pending jobs can be completed well in time.
IV. No. Employees must be given ample spare time to spend with their family.
- (a)
Only I and III are strong
- (b)
Only III is strong
- (c)
Only I,III and IV are strong
- (d)
None is strong
- (e)
None of these
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 administrative officers be transferred after one or two years?
Arguments :
I. Yes. They get friendly with local people and manipulated by them.
II. No. By the time their policies and schemes start taking shape, they have to leave.
III. No. This will create a lot of administrative hassles and cause a lot of inconvenience to the officers.
- (a)
Only II 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 there be an upper age limit of 65years for contesting Parliamentary/Legislative Assembly elections?
Arguments: I. Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power.
II. No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even upto the age of 80.
- (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 internal assessment in colleges be abolished?
Arguments: I. Yes. This will help in reducing the possibility of favoritism.
II. No. Teaching faculty will lose control over students.
- (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 individuals/institutes having treasures of national significance like Nobel Prizes, hand them over to the Central Government for their safe custody?
Arguments: I. Yes. The individuals or institutions do not have enough resources to protect them.
II. No. These are the property of the individuals/institutions who win them and should be in their custody.
- (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 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/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 workers/employees be allowed to participate in the management of factories in India?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It is the present management theory.
II. No. Many workers are illiterate and so their contributions will not be of any value.
III. Yes. Employees-owned companies generally have higher productivity.
IV. No. Employee-union ownership drives up salaries and wages.
- (a)
Only I and II are strong
- (b)
None is strong
- (c)
Only II and III are strong
- (d)
All 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 there be uniforms for students in the college in India as in the schools?
Arguments: I. Yes. This will improved the ambiance 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.
- (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 octroi be abolished?
Arguments : I. Yes. It will eliminate an important source of corruption.
II. No. It will adversely affect government revenues.
- (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.
Statment : Should the railways immediately stop issuing free passes to all its employees?
Arguments : I. No. The employees have the right to travel free.
II. Yes. This will help railways to provide better facility.
- (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 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.
- (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 all the annual examinations upto std. V be abolished?
Arguments : I. Yes. The young students should not be burdened with such examinations which hampers 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.
- (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 all news be controlled by Government in a democracy?
Arguments: I. Yes. Variety of news only confuses people.
II. No. Controlled news loses credibility.
- (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 we scrap the 'Public Distribution System' in India ?
Arguments : I. Yes. Protectionism is over, everyone must get the bread on his/her own.
II. Yes. The poor do not get any benefit because of corruption.
- (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