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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.
| 151. |
Statement: Should India support all the international policies of United States of America?Arguments:I. No. Many other powerful countries do not support the same.II. Yes. This is the only way to gain access to USA developmental funds. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 152. |
Statement: Should the oil companies be allowed to fix the price of petroleum products depending on market conditions?Arguments:I. Yes. This is the only way to make the oil companies commercially viable.II. 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 153. |
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:I. No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing?II. 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 154. |
Statement: Should there be a ban on product advertising?Arguments:I. No. It is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than your other competitors, the product will not be sold.II. 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. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 155. |
Statement: Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned?Arguments:I. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female foeticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance.II. 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 156. |
Statement: Should India acquire/manufacture the latest nuclear weapons?Arguments:I. Yes. The enemies of India are improving their weapons continuously and it becomes imperative to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country.II. No. Instead the money should be diverted to development activities.III. No. The international community will isolate Indians and this will bring a setback to Indian economy.IV. No. It will be against our policy of maintaining world peace. |
| A. | Only I is strong |
| B. | Only I and IV are strong |
| C. | Only I, II and IV are strong |
| D. | All are strong |
| Answer» B. Only I and IV are strong | |
| 157. |
Statement: Should there be reservation of seats and posts on communal basis?Arguments:I. Yes. It will check most of the inter-communal biases.II. No, ours is a secular state. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 158. |
Statement: Should workers/employees be allowed to participate in the management of factories in India?Arguments:I. Yes. It is the present management theory.II. No. Many workers are illiterate and so their contributions will not be of any value.III. Yes. Employees-owned companies generally have higher productivity.IV. No. Employee-union ownership drives up salaries and wages. |
| A. | Only I and II are strong |
| B. | None is strong |
| C. | Only II and III are strong |
| D. | All are strong |
| Answer» D. All are strong | |
| 159. |
Statement: Should all refugees, who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland? Arguments:I. Yes. They make their colonies and occupy a lot of land.II. 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 160. |
Statement: Should the tuition fees in all post-graduate courses be hiked considerably?Arguments:I. Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.II. No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 161. |
Statement: Should trade unions be banned completely?Arguments:I. Yes. Workers can concentrate on production.II. No. This is the only way through which employees can put their demands before the management.III. Yes. Employees get their illegal demands fulfilled through these unions.IV. No. Trade unions are not banned in other economically advanced countries. |
| A. | Only I is strong |
| B. | Only II is strong |
| C. | Only I and II are strong |
| D. | Only I, II and III are strong |
| Answer» C. Only I and II are strong | |
| 162. |
Statement: Should all the profit making public sector units be sold to private companies?Arguments:I. Yes. This will help the government to augment its resources for implementing the development programmes.II. No. The private companies will not be able to run these units effectively.III. Yes. There will be a significant improvement in the quality of services.IV. No. There would not be job security for the employees at all the levels. |
| 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 |
| Answer» D. Only I, II and III are strong | |
| 163. |
Statement: Should the consumption of aerated drinks be banned in India?Arguments:I. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the risk of exposing people to some diseases.II. No. Each individual should have right to choose what he wants.III. No. There is no confirmed evidence that such products have adverse effects on human body.IV Yes. It is banned in many other countries also. |
| A. | Only I is strong |
| B. | Only I and II are strong |
| C. | Only III is strong |
| D. | Only I and IV are strong |
| Answer» D. Only I and IV are strong | |
| 164. |
Statement: Should the system of Lok Adalats and mobile courts be encouraged in India?Arguments:I. Yes. It helps to grant speedy justice to the masses.II. Yes. The dispensing of minor cases at this level would reduce the burden on the higher courts.IV. No. These courts are usually partial in justice. |
| A. | Only I and II are strong |
| B. | Only II and III are strong |
| C. | Only I and III are strong |
| D. | All are strong |
| Answer» B. Only II and III are strong | |
| 165. |
Statement: Should women be given equal opportunity in the matter of employment in every field?Arguments:I. Yes. They are equally capable.II. No. They have to shoulder household responsibilities.III. Yes. They should also go into the outside world. |
| A. | Only I is strong |
| B. | Only I and II are strong |
| C. | Only II and III are strong |
| D. | Only I and III are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 166. |
Statement: Should girls learn arts like judo and karate?Arguments:I. Yes. It will enable them to defend themselves from rogues and ruffians.II. 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 167. |
Statement: Should government established higher level Institutes of Technology (IIT's) be privatized?Arguments:I. Yes. Privatization will make these institutes financially healthy, competitive and quality conscious.II. Yes. Privatization is the key of the new era - can we survive without it?III. No. Standard of education of these institutes will fall. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | All are strong |
| C. | Only I is strong |
| D. | Only I and III are strong |
| Answer» D. Only I and III are strong | |
| 168. |
Statement: Should shifting agriculture be practised?Arguments:I. No. It is a wasteful practice.II. 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 169. |
Statement: Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?Arguments:I. Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome.II. 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 170. |
Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks?Arguments:I. No. People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks.II. 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 171. |
Statement: Should judiciary be independent of the executive?Arguments:I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.II. 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 172. |
Statement: Should the council of ministers once appointed be kept the same for the entire period intervening two elections?Arguments:I. No. Shuffling of ministers and portfolios is a healthy democratic process.II. Yes. The ministers do not get a hold on their portfolio unless they are kept for a longer duration. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 173. |
Statement: Should all the youngsters below 21 years of age be disallowed from going to a beer bar?Arguments:I. No. It is not correct to prevent matured youngsters above 18 years of age who can vote, from having fun.II. Yes. The entry fee to such pubs should also be hiked.III. No. There is no such curb in western countries.IV. Yes. This will help in preventing youngsters from getting into bad company and imbibing bad habits. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 174. |
Statement: Should administrative officers be transferred after one or two years?Arguments:I. Yes. They get friendly with local people and are manipulated by them.II. No. By the time their policies and schemes start taking shape, they have to leave.III. No. This will create a lot of administrative hassles and cause a lot of inconvenience to the officers. |
| A. | Only II is strong |
| B. | Only I and II are strong |
| C. | Only II and III are strong |
| D. | Only I and III are strong |
| Answer» D. Only I and III are strong | |
| 175. |
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. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 176. |
Statement: Should taxes on colour television be further increased?Arguments:I. Yes, Colour television is a luxury item and only rich people buy them.II. No, Televisions are bought by the poor too. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 177. |
Statement: Should India immediately stop digging coal from its mines?Arguments:I. Yes. The present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate. II. No. We do not have alternate energy source of sufficient quantity.III. No. This will put millions of people at a disadvantage and their lives will get adversely affected and also the industry. |
| A. | Only I and II are strong |
| B. | Only II and III are strong |
| C. | Only I and III are strong |
| D. | All are strong |
| Answer» C. Only I and III are strong | |
| 178. |
Statement: Should there be complete ban on Indian professionals seeking jobs elsewhere after getting their education in India?Arguments:I. Yes. This is the only way to sustain present rate of technological development in India.II. No. The Indians settled abroad send huge amount of foreign exchange and this constitutes a significant part of foreign exchange reserve.III. No. The practical knowledge gained by Indians by working in other countries help India develop its economy. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | All are strong |
| C. | Only I and II are strong |
| D. | Only III is strong |
| Answer» B. All are strong | |
| 179. |
Statement: Should there be a complete ban on manufacture and use of firecrackers?Arguments:I. No. This will render thousands of workers jobless.II. Yes. The firecracker manufacturers use child labour to a large extent.III. Yes. This will be a concrete step to reduce noise and air pollution.IV. No. Use of firecrackers makes certain special occasions more lively and joyful. |
| A. | Only I and II are strong |
| B. | Only I and III are strong |
| C. | Only III and IV are strong |
| D. | Only I, II and III are strong |
| Answer» C. Only III and IV are strong | |
| 180. |
Statement: Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states?Arguments:I. No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country.II. 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 181. |
Statement: Should students take part in politics?Arguments:I. Yes. It inculcates in them qualities of leadership.II. 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 |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II is strong | |
| 182. |
Statement: Should admission to all professional courses be made on the basis of past academic performance rather than through entrance tests?Arguments:I. Yes. It will be beneficial for those candidates who are unable to bear the expenses of entrance tests.II. Yes. Many deserving candidates securing high marks in their qualifying academic examinations do not perform well on such entrance tests.III. No. The standard of examinations and assessment conducted by different Boards and universities are not comparable and hence there is a need to conduct entrance tests to calibrate them on a common yardstick. |
| A. | Only I and II are strong |
| B. | Only II and III are strong |
| C. | Only I and III are strong |
| D. | Only III is strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 183. |
Statement: Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?Arguments:I. Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.II. No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 184. |
Statement: Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level?Arguments:I. No, our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.II. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 185. |
Statement: Should luxury hotels be banned in India?Arguments:I. Yes. They are places from where international criminals operate.II. 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 186. |
Statement: Should "literacy" be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India?Arguments:I. No. Mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individual.II. Yes. Illiterate people are less likely to make politically wiser decisions of voting for a right candidate or party.III. No. Voting is the constitutional right of every citizen. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | Only I and II are strong |
| C. | Only III is strong |
| D. | All are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 187. |
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. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 188. |
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:I. No. The death penalty should be given only in very rare and exceptional cases.II. Yes. This is the only way to punish such people who take others' lives or indulge in inhuman activities.III. Yes. Such severe punishments only will make people refrain from such heinous acts and the society will be safer.IV. No. Those who are repentant for the crime they committed should be given a chance to improve and lead a normal life. |
| A. | Only II and IV are strong |
| B. | All are strong |
| C. | Only III is strong |
| D. | Only II and III are strong |
| Answer» D. Only II and III are strong | |
| 189. |
Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?Arguments:I. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.II. 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 190. |
Statement: Should high chimneys be installed in industries?Arguments:I. Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level.II. No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 191. |
Statement: Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India?Arguments:I. No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.II. 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. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 192. |
Statement: Should there be only one university throughout India?Arguments:I. Yes. This is the only way to bring about uniformity in the educational standards.II. No. This is administratively impossible.III. Yes. This will make the degrees procured by students, comparable for offering jobs. |
| 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 |
| Answer» D. Only I and III are strong | |
| 193. |
Statement: Should class IV children have Board examination?Arguments:I. Yes. This will motivate the children to study and get higher marks, and thus more knowledge can be imbibed at a younger age.II. No. The children will be forced to study and won't enjoy the process.III. Yes. In today's competitive world the children need to be prepared right from the beginning to face such difficult examinations.IV. No. This will add pressure on tender aged children and leave very little time for them to play. |
| A. | All are strong |
| B. | Only I, II and IV are strong |
| C. | Only II, III and IV are strong |
| D. | Only I and III are strong |
| Answer» D. Only I and III are strong | |
| 194. |
Statement: Should the rule of wearing helmet for both driver and pillion rider while driving a motor bike be enforced strictly?Arguments:I. Yes. It is a rule and rules should be followed strictly by all.II. No. Each individual knows how to protect his own life and it should be left to his discretion.III. No. It does not ensure safety as only the head is protected and rest of the body is not.IV. Yes. It is a necessity as head, being the most sensitive organ, is protected by the helmet. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | Only I and III are strong |
| C. | Only I and IV are strong |
| D. | Only II and IV are strong |
| Answer» D. Only II and IV are strong | |
| 195. |
Statement: Should the number of holidays of government employees be reduced?Arguments:I. Yes. Our government employees are having the maximum number of holidays among the countries of the world.II. Yes. It is a sign of British legacy, why should we carry it further?III. Yes. It will speed up work and all the pending jobs can be completed well in time.IV. No. Employees must be given ample spare time to spend with their family. |
| A. | Only I and III are strong |
| B. | Only III is strong |
| C. | Only I, III and IV are strong |
| D. | None is strong |
| Answer» C. Only I, III and IV are strong | |
| 196. |
Statement: Should individuals/institutes having treasures of national significance like Nobel Prizes, hand them over to the Central Government for their safe custody?Arguments:I. Yes. The individuals or institutions do not have enough resources to protect them.II. No. These are the property of the individuals/institutions who win them and should be in their custody. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 197. |
Statement: Should all news be controlled by Government in a democracy?Arguments:I. Yes. Variety of news only confuses people.II. No. Controlled news loses credibility. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 198. |
Statement: Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published?Arguments:I. Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply.II. No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 199. |
Statement: Should all the indirect taxes in India be combined into a single tax on all commodities?Arguments:I. Yes. This will considerably simplify the tax collection mechanism and the cost of collecting tax will also reduce.II. Yes. The manufacturers and traders will be benefited by this which in turn will boost tax collection.III. No. No other country has adopted such system. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | Only I and III are strong |
| C. | Only II is strong |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200. |
Statement: Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession?Arguments:I. Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country.II. No, nobody will contest election. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |