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Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Argument

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Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' arguments) and which is/are 'weak' arguments) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

  1. Statement: Should all the students graduating in any discipline desirous of pursuing post-graduation of the subjects of their choice be allowed to enrol in the post-graduate courses?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. The students are the best judge of their capabilities and there should not be restrictions for joining post-graduate courses.
    2. No. The students need to study relevant subjects in graduate courses to enrol in post-graduate courses and the students must fulfil such conditions.
    3. No. There are not enough institutes offering post-graduate courses which can accommodate all the graduates desirous of seeking post-graduate education of their own choice.

  2. A.
    None is strong
    B.
    Only I and II are strong
    C.
    All are strong
    D.
    Only I and III are strong
    E.
    None of these

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  3. Statement: Should we impart sex education in schools?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. All the progressive nations do so.
    2. No. We cannot impart it in co-educational schools.
    3. Yes. It would certainly help in eradicating the existing misunderstanding and make the younger generation physically and mentally healthier.
    4. It will destroy the moral fibre and the highly esteemed value system which we have inherited from our forefathers.

  4. A.
    None is strong
    B.
    Only I, III and IV are strong
    C.
    Only II, III and IV are strong
    D.
    Only II and IV are strong
    E.
    None of these

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  5. Statement: Should coal engines be replaced by electric engines in trains?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. Coal engines cause a lot of pollution.
    2. Yes. Electric engines are good on performance, easy to operate and low on maintenance.
    3. No. India does not produce enough electricity to fulfil its domestic needs also.

  6. 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

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  7. Statement: Should all those who are convicted for heinous crimes like murder or rape, beyond all reasonable doubts be given capital punishment or death penalty?

    Arguments:

    1. No. The death penalty should be given only in very rare and exceptional cases.
    2. Yes. This is the only way to punish such people who take others' lives or indulge in inhuman activities.
    3. Yes. Such severe punishments only will make people refrain from such heinous acts and the society will be safer.
    4. No. Those who are repentant for the crime they committed should be given a chance to improve and lead a normal life.

  8. A.
    Only II and IV are strong
    B.
    All are strong
    C.
    Only III is strong
    D.
    Only II and III are strong
    E.
    Only I, II and III are strong

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  9. Statement: Should all the profit making public sector units be sold to private companies?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. This will help the government to augment its resources for implementing the development programmes.
    2. No. The private companies will not be able to run these units effectively.
    3. Yes. There will be a significant improvement in the quality of services.
    4. No. There would not be job security for the employees at all the levels.

  10. A.
    Only II and III are strong
    B.
    All are strong
    C.
    Only III and IV are strong
    D.
    Only I, II and III are strong
    E.
    Only II, III and IV are strong

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  11. Statement: Should all the youngsters below 21 years of age be disallowed from going to a beer bar?

    Arguments:

    1. No. It is not correct to prevent matured youngsters above 18 years of age who can vote, from having fun.
    2. Yes. The entry fee to such pubs should also be hiked.
    3. No. There is no such curb in western countries.
    4. Yes. This will help in preventing youngsters from getting into bad company and imbibing bad habits.

  12. A.
    Only I is strong
    B.
    Only I and III are strong
    C.
    Only III and IV are strong
    D.
    Only I and IV are strong
    E.
    None is strong

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  13. Statement: Should the government ban all forms of protests including strikes and processions?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. This is the only way to teach discipline to the employees.
    2. No. Government cannot deprive its citizens of their basic rights.
    3. Yes. This is the only way to ensure maximum productivity without disruption of work.

  14. 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

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  15. Statement: Should children be prevented completely from watching television?

    Arguments:

    1. No. We get vital information regarding education through television.
    2. Yes. It hampers the study of children.
    3. Yes. Young children are misguided by certain programmes featuring sex and violence.
    4. No. This is the only way to educate the masses.

  16. A.
    Only I, II and III are strong
    B.
    Only I is strong
    C.
    Only I, II and IV are strong
    D.
    Only I and II are strong
    E.
    Only I, III and IV are strong

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  17. 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:

    1. No. Nobody should be allowed to end his/her life at his/her will as this goes against the basic tenets of humanity.
    2. Yes. Patients undergoing terrible suffering and having absolutely no chance of recovery should be liberated from suffering through mercy death.
    3. No. Even mercy death is a sort of killing and killing can never be legalized.

  18. 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

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  19. Statement: Should seniority be the only criterion for the promotion?

    Arguments:

    1. No. It would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher positions than their senior counterparts.
    2. Yes. Otherwise senior employees do feel humiliated.
    3. Yes. Senior employees are more experienced and must be rewarded for the same.

  20. 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

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