Home / Logical Reasoning / Statement and Argument :: Type 2

Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Argument

Directions To Solve

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 students take part in politics?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. It inculcates in them qualities of leadership.
    2. No. They should study and build up their career.

  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

    View Answer

    Workspace

    Discuss Discuss in Forum


  3. Statement: Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
    2. No. Such polls are conducted all over the world.

  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

    View Answer

    Workspace

    Discuss Discuss in Forum


  5. Statement: Should the political parties be banned?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
    2. No. It will lead to an end of democracy.

  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

    View Answer

    Workspace

    Discuss Discuss in Forum


  7. Statement: Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India?

    Arguments:

    1. No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.
    2. No. It is against the principle of equality, does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens?

  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

    View Answer

    Workspace

    Discuss Discuss in Forum


  9. Statement: Should the vehicles older than 15 years be rejected in metros in India?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. This is a significant step to lower down the pollution level in metros.
    2. No. It will be very difficult for vehicle owners to shift to other parts in country because they will not get suitable job for their very existence.

  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

    View Answer

    Workspace

    Discuss Discuss in Forum


  11. Statement: Should the tuition fees in all post-graduate courses be hiked considerably?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.
    2. No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.

  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

    View Answer

    Workspace

    Discuss Discuss in Forum


  13. Statement: Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces?

    Arguments:

    1. No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden.
    2. Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a longer time.

  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

    View Answer

    Workspace

    Discuss Discuss in Forum


  15. Statement: Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector?

    Arguments:

    1. No. The private sector entities are hot equipped to handle such projects.
    2. Yes. Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.

  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

    View Answer

    Workspace

    Discuss Discuss in Forum


  17. Statement: Should all the colleges in India be allowed to devise their own curriculum and syllabus for the vocational courses promoting self-employment?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. This is an important step to generate employment opportunities.
    2. No. This will affect the quality of education due to lack of uniformity in syllabus.

  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

    View Answer

    Workspace

    Discuss Discuss in Forum


  19. Statement: Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. It would lead to higher production.
    2. No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.

  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

    View Answer

    Workspace

    Discuss Discuss in Forum