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Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Argument

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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.

Give answer:

  • (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 and
  • (E) If both I and II are strong.

  1. Statement: Should all the unauthorized structures in the city be demolished?

    Arguments:

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

  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

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  3. Statement: Should there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government?

    Arguments:

    1. No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed.
    2. 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.

  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

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  5. Statement: Should foreign films be banned in India?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.
    2. No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard.

  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

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  7. Statement: Is buying things on instalments profitable to the customer?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. He has to pay less.
    2. No, paying instalments upsets the family budget.

  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

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  9. Statement: Should Doordarshan be given autonomous status?

    Arguments:

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

  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

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  11. Statement: Should adult education programme be given priority over compulsory education programme?

    Arguments:

    1. No. It will also help in success of compulsory education programme.
    2. Yes. It will help to eliminate the adult illiteracy.

  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

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  13. Statement: Should new universities be established in India?

    Arguments:

    1. No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy.
    2. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.

  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

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  15. Statement: Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?

    Arguments:

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

  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

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  17. Statement: Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money;
    2. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.

  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

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  19. Statement: Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?

    Arguments:

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

  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

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