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Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Argument

  1. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should school education be made free in India?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
    II. No. It would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

  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. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should import duty on all the electronic goods be dispensed with?

    Arguments :
    I. No. This will considerably reduce the income of the government and will adversely affect the developmental activities.
    II. No. The local manufacturers will not be able to compete with the foreign manufacturers who are technologically far superior.

  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. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. Such matter can only be solved by legal means.
    II. Yes. Only this will bring some relief to poor parents.

  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. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should there be reservation in Government jobs for candidates from single child family?

    Arguments :
    I. No. This is not advisable as the jobs should be offered to only deserving candidates without any reservation for a particular group.
    II. Yes. This will help reduce the growing population in India as the parents will be encouraged to adopt single child norm.

  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. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should higher education be completely stopped for some time?

    Arguments :
    I. No. It will hamper the country's future progress.
    II. Yes. It will reduce the educated unemployment.

  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. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments 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.

  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. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should India have no military force at all?

    Arguments:
    I. No. Other countries in the world do not believe in non-violence.
    II. Yes. Many Indians believe in non-violence.

  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. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments 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.

  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. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should government stop spending huge amounts of money on international sports?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This money can be utilized for upliftment of the poor.
    II. No. Sports persons will be frustrated and will not get international exposure.

  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. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : 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.

  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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