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This section includes 292 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Logical and Verbal Reasoning knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
Statement: Should there be a restriction on the migration of people from one state to another state in India?Arguments: No. Any Indian citizen has a basic right to stay at any place of his/her choice and hence they cannot be stopped. Yes. This is the way to effect an equitable distribution of resources across the states in India. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 102. |
Statement: Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action?Arguments: Yes. The victims must be saved at all cost. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities. |
| 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 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 103. |
Statement: Should higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the expenditure?Arguments: Yes. Higher education is very costly; hence it should not be given free. No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they should be given higher education. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 104. |
Statement: Should shifting agriculture be practised?Arguments: No. It is a wasteful practice. Yes. Modern methods of farming are too expensive. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 105. |
Statement: Should words like 'Smoking is injurious to health essentially appear on cigarette packs?Arguments: Yes. It is a sort of brainwash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff. No. It hampers the enjoyment of smoking. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 106. |
Statement: Should judiciary be independent of the executive?Arguments: Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive. No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 107. |
Statement: Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas?Arguments: Yes. Rural people are creative. Yes. This would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 108. |
Statement: Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?Arguments: Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome. No. Such polls are conducted all over the world. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 109. |
Statement: Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India?Arguments: Yes. They must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all. No. We have enough talent; let them stay where they want. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 110. |
Statement: Should our country extend generous behaviour and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbours?Arguments: Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend. No. Our generous behaviour and goodwill will be considered as our weakness. |
| 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 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 111. |
Statement: Should colleges be given the status of a university in India?Arguments: Yes. Colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid. No. It is Utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 112. |
Statement: Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector?Arguments: No. The private sector entities are hot equipped to handle such projects. Yes. Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 113. |
Statement: Should fashionable dresses be banned?Arguments: Yes. Fashions keep changing and hence consumption of cloth increases. No. Fashionable clothes are a person's self expression and therefore his/her fundamental right. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 114. |
Statement: Should those who receive dowry, despite the law prohibiting it, be punished?Arguments: Yes. Those who violate the law must be punished. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 115. |
Statement: Does India need so many plans for development?Arguments: Yes. Nothing can be achieved without proper planning. No. Too much time, money and energy is wasted on planning. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 116. |
Statement: Should income tax be abolished in India?Arguments: Yes. It is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners. No. It is a good source of revenue. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 117. |
Statement: Should there be a ban on product advertising?Arguments: No. It is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than your other competitors, the product will not be sold. Yes. The money spent on advertising is very huge and it inflates the cost of the product. |
| 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 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 118. |
Statement: Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces?Arguments: No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden. Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a longer time. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 119. |
Statement: Should India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?Arguments: Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity. No. Let us first solve problems of our own people like poverty, malnutrition. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 120. |
Statement: Should officers accepting bribe be punished?Arguments: No. Certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe. Yes. They should do the job they are entrusted with, honestly. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 121. |
Statement: Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?Arguments: Yes. It is expensive and therefore it is beyond the means of most people in our country. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 122. |
Statement: Should new big industries be started in Mumbai?Arguments: Yes. It will create job opportunities. No. It will further add to the pollution of the city. |
| 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 |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II is strong | |
| 123. |
Statement: Should government stop spending huge amounts of money on international sports?Arguments: Yes. This money can be utilized for upliftment of the poor. No. Sports persons will be frustrated and will not get international exposure. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 124. |
Statement: Should there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government?Arguments: No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed. 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. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 125. |
Statement: Should the oil companies be allowed to fix the price of petroleum products depending on market conditions?Arguments: Yes. This is the only way to make the oil companies commercially viable. No. This will put additional burden on the retail prices of essential commodities and will cause a lot of hardships to the masses. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 126. |
Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks?Arguments: No. People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks. Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 127. |
Statement: Should all refugees, who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland? Arguments: Yes. They make their colonies and occupy a lot of land. No. They leave their homes because of hunger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 128. |
Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?Arguments: Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So ? Why offer extra incentives! |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 129. |
Statement: Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned?Arguments: Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female foeticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 130. |
Statement: Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged?Arguments: Yes. They will help in industrial development of the country. Yes. They will reduce the burden on employment market. |
| 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 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 131. |
Statement: Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India?Arguments: No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run. No. It is against the principle of equality, does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens? |
| 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 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 132. |
Statement: Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals?Arguments: Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money; No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 133. |
Statement: Should India engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension?Arguments: Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives. No. Neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 134. |
Statement: Should luxury hotels be banned in India?Arguments: Yes. They are places from where international criminals operate. No. Affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 135. |
Statement: Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan?Arguments: No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India. Yes. This would help settle conflicts. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 136. |
Statement: Are nuclear families better than joint families?Arguments: No. Joint families ensure security and also reduce the burden of work. Yes. Nuclear families ensure greater freedom. |
| 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 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 137. |
Statement: Should students take part in politics?Arguments: Yes. It inculcates in them qualities of leadership. No. They should study and build up their career. |
| 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 |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II is strong | |
| 138. |
Statement: Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states?Arguments: No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 139. |
Statement: Should there be more than one High Court in each state in India?Arguments: No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers' money. Yes. This will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 140. |
Statement: Should the educated unemployed youth be paid "unemployment allowance" by the Government?Arguments: Yes. It will provide them some monetary help to either seek employment or to kick-start some 'self-employment' venture. No. It will dampen their urge to do something to earn their livelihood and thus promote idleness among the unemployed youth. |
| 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 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 141. |
Statement: Should all the practising doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost?Arguments: No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing? Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 142. |
Statement: Should higher education be completely stopped for some time?Arguments: No. It will hamper the country's future progress. Yes. It will reduce the educated unemployment. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 143. |
Statement: Should foreign films be banned in India?Arguments: Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values. No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 144. |
Statement: Should girls learn arts like judo and karate?Arguments: Yes. It will enable them to defend themselves from rogues and ruffians. No. They will lose their feminine grace. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 145. |
Statement: Should the political parties be banned?Arguments: Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians. No. It will lead to an end of democracy. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 146. |
Statement: Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized?Arguments: Yes. It would lead to higher production. No. Many villagers would be left unemployed. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 147. |
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:I. No. Nobody should be allowed to end his/her life at his/her will as this goes against the basic tenets of humanity.II. Yes. Patients undergoing terrible suffering and having absolutely no chance of recovery should be liberated from suffering through mercy death.III. No. Even mercy death is a sort of killing and killing can never be legalized. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | Only I and II are strong |
| C. | Only II and III are strong |
| D. | All are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 148. |
Statement: Should India go in for computerization in all possible sectors?Arguments:I. Yes. It will bring efficiency and accuracy in the work.II. No. It will be an injustice to the monumental human resources which are at present underutilized.III. No. Computerization demands a lot of money. We should not waste money on it.IV. Yes. When advanced countries are introducing computers in every field, how can India afford to lag behind? |
| A. | Only I is strong |
| B. | Only I and II are strong |
| C. | Only I and III are strong |
| D. | Only II and III are strong |
| Answer» B. Only I and II are strong | |
| 149. |
Statement: Should seniority be the only criterion for the promotion?Arguments:I. No. It would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher positions than their senior counterparts.II. Yes. Otherwise senior employees do feel humiliated.III. Yes. Senior employees are more experienced and must be rewarded for the same. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | Only I is strong |
| C. | Only I and III are strong |
| D. | Only I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Only I and III are strong | |
| 150. |
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:I. Yes. The students are the best judge of their capabilities and there should not be restrictions for joining post-graduate courses.II. No. The students need to study relevant subjects in graduate courses to enrol in post-graduate courses and the students must fulfil such conditions.III. 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. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | Only I and II are strong |
| C. | All are strong |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |