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This section includes 359 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Verbal Reasoning knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 301. |
Statement Should road repair work in big cities be carried out only late at night?Arguments II. No, this way the work will never get completed.II. No, there will be unnecessary use of electricity.III. Yes, the commuters will face a lot of problems due to repair work during the day. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | Only I is strong |
| C. | Only III is strong |
| D. | I and III are strong |
| E. | I and II are strong |
| Answer» D. I and III are strong | |
| 302. |
Statement Should the Government order closure of all educational institutions for a month to avoid fast spreading of the contagious viral infection?Arguments I. No, the closure of educational institutions alone is not the solution for curbing the spread of the viral infection.II. No, students will visit crowded places like malls, markets, play grounds etc in more numbers and spread the disease, as they will have a lot of spare time at their disposal.III. Yes, young persons are more prone to get affected by the viral infection and hence, they should remain indoors. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | Only I is strong |
| C. | Only III is strong |
| D. | I and II are strong |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» D. I and II are strong | |
| 303. |
Statement: Should proliferation of credit cards in the country be restricted ?Arguments: I. Yes, the facility provided though it makes a person spendthrift.II. No, the facility provided through it makes the cardholder high-tech . |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 304. |
Statement: Should Antipiracy Bill be brought in the parliament? Arguments: I. Yes, the help the film industry to fight against piracy as result of which the industry will be financially strong.II. No, we have already provisions such as copyright laws etc to fight against piracy. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. if only argument II is strong | |
| 305. |
Statement: Should Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) be entitled to dual citizenship?Arguments: I. Yes. This will bolster the intimacy of the NRIs with the Indian soil .II. No. The move will not be fruitful for all NRIs because there is lack of provision for dual citizenship in many countries. |
| A. | if only argument I is strong |
| B. | if only argument II is strong |
| C. | if only argument II is strong |
| D. | if neither I nor II is strong |
| Answer» B. if only argument II is strong | |
| 306. |
Statement; Should reputed private driver training schools be allowed to issue driving licences ?Arguments; I. Yes, This will enable more and more people to get driving licences .II. No, This will increase the congestion of the vehicles on the road and will result in traffic jams too. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 307. |
Statement: Should a trouble-torn state like Jammu & Kashmir release separatist leaders without any condition?Arguments: I. Yes, Release of separatist leaders will be useful as a goodwill gesture to make the situation peaceful in the state.II. No, Unconditional release of the separatist leaders will aggravate the existing situation because these leaders have not shown any flexibility in their views. |
| A. | if only argument I is strong |
| B. | if only argument II is strong |
| C. | if either I or II is strong |
| D. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» D. if both I and II are strong | |
| 308. |
Statement :Building of big dams should be stopped immediately.Arguments: I. Yes, the big dams have significant induced seismographic effects.II. Yes, it requires large amount of eviction of people from their roots of origin. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 309. |
Statement: MNCs who are not setting up plants in the country and marketing only their products at cheaper competitive prices should be delicensed .Arguments: I. Yes, this does not add much benefit to the employment scenario of the country.II. No, it gives benefits to the general consumers at large . |
| A. | if only argument I is strong |
| B. | if only argument II is strong |
| C. | if either I or II is strong |
| D. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. if only argument II is strong | |
| 310. |
Statement: Should the reservation of seats for ladies in buses and trains be lifted immediately ?Arguments: I. No, physiologically women are considered to be weaker than their male counterpart .II. Yes, this explicitly exposes the sex bias in the society. |
| A. | if only argument I is strong |
| B. | if only argument II is strong |
| C. | if either I or II is strong |
| D. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 311. |
Statement: Should legal professionals of India have the right to go on strike?Arguments:I. No, India is already facing a backlog of about three crore cases countrywide due to frequent strikes of aces of the aggrieved clients.II. Yes, legal professionals are also a part of our society.If they feel that their dignity, independence and integrity has been lowered, strike would be the only meaningful weapon for them . |
| A. | if only argument I is strong |
| B. | if only argument II is strong |
| C. | if either I or II is strong |
| D. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. if only argument II is strong | |
| 312. |
Statement: Should a rapist be sentenced to life imprisonment in India ?Argument:I. Yes, there is an enormous increase in incidence of rape and crime against women all over India and the existing provisions for punishment are not so stringent that the cases of rapes can be reduced.II. Yes, punishment for rape should be more then that for murder as rape victim suffers for her entire life . |
| A. | if only argument I is strong |
| B. | if only argument II is strong |
| C. | if either I or II is strong |
| D. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 313. |
Statement: Should sex education be made a part of syllabus in schools?Arguments: I. Yes, sex will not be considered taboo.II. No, it would increase wrong-doers since they are not so mature. |
| A. | if only argument I is strong |
| B. | if only argument II is strong |
| C. | if both I and II are strong. |
| D. | if neither I nor II is strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 314. |
Statement: Should use of mobile phone be banned while driving?Arguments: I. Yes, most of the time it causes accident.II. No, this can create a major problem for mobile users. |
| A. | if only argument I is strong |
| B. | if only argument II is strong |
| C. | if either I or II is strong |
| D. | if both I and II are strong. |
| Answer» B. if only argument II is strong | |
| 315. |
Statement :Should commercial vehicles which are more then 10 years old be banned on the road ?Arguments: I. Yes, they cause more pollution on the road.II. No,there well be a major loss to the owners. |
| A. | if only argument I is strong |
| B. | if only argument II is strong |
| C. | if either I or II is strong |
| D. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 316. |
Statement: Should there be jumbo size ministry in the Govt ?Arguments:I. No, it causes more expenditure.II. Yes, there are so many portfolios that it is necessary. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. if only argument II is strong | |
| 317. |
Statement: Professional education packages should be given more emphasis than traditional education.Arguments: I. Yes, professional education has much more productive implications for industries.II. No, other disciplines would face a though existence. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. if either I or II is strong | |
| 318. |
Statement: Should subsidy be given on blended fuel in India ? Arguments: I. Yes, this will encourage the use of blended fuel ( an environment-friendly fuel ) as a result of which the burden of import of fuel will reduce and ultimately save the country 's foreign exchange reserves.II. No, blended fuel is not available in all states of India. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. if only argument II is strong | |
| 319. |
Statement: Should user charge be increased in sectors like telecom?Arguments: I. Yes, revenue earned through hike in user charges will be helpful in improving the quality of services provided by these sector to the consumer.II. No, hike in user charges will deprive many consumers of the services provided by these sectors. |
| A. | if only argument I is strong |
| B. | if only argument II is strong |
| C. | if neither I nor II is strong |
| D. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 320. |
Statement Should all the deemed universities be derecognized and attached to any of the Central or state universities in India?Arguments I. Yes, many of the these deemed Universities do not conform to the required standards of a full-fledged university and hence, the level of education is compromised with.II. No, these Deemed Universities have been able to introduce innovative courses suitable to the requirement of various industries as they are free from strict Government controls.III. Yes many such universities are basically money spinning activities and education takes a backseat in these institutions. |
| A. | I and II are strong |
| B. | II and III are strong |
| C. | I and III are strong |
| D. | None of the above |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» E. All are strong | |
| 321. |
Statement Should all the management institutes in the country be brought under government control?Arguments I. No, the government does not have adequate resources to run such institutes effectively.II. No, each institute should be given freedom to function on its.own. III. Yes, this will enable to have standardized education for all the students. IV. Yes, only then the quality of education would be improved. |
| A. | None Is strong |
| B. | I, II and III are strong |
| C. | I and II are strong |
| D. | All are strong |
| E. | Only III is strong |
| Answer» B. I, II and III are strong | |
| 322. |
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 should be followed strictly by all.II. No, each individual knows how to protect his own life and it should be left to this 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. | I and III are strong |
| C. | I and IV are strong |
| D. | II and IV are strong |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» D. II and IV are strong | |
| 323. |
Statement: Should the election commission (EC) make it mandatory for political parties to give 33 per cent tickets to women? Arguments: I. Yes, the move will ensure larger percentage women's representation in political arena.II. No, the move will compel the parties to distribute tickets to women for those seats where possibility to win is less. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. if only argument II is strong | |
| 324. |
Statement: University degrees should be completely delinked from the criterion of employment openings. Arguments: I. Yes, at present most of the subjects have no practical dimension in the course structure.II.Yes, huge crowd for conventional education will be curbed and magnitude of 'educated unemployed' would no longer be there in the years to come. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 325. |
Statement: Should there be a legislation to restrict the number of ministers ?Arguments: I. Yes, in some states defections were resorted to in order to gain a majority because of which the number of Ministers have exceeded the number of MLAs. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. if only argument II is strong | |
| 326. |
Statement: Should there be a ban on facilitating free train service to the persons taking part in rallies organised by reputed parties?Argument: I. Yes, rallies create many problems like road jams, disruption in day -to-day activities etc and create inconvenience for the common man.II. No, otherwise people will hesitate to participate in any rallies. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 327. |
Statement: Should the Cabinet approve changes in the allocation criteria for funds to the states for carrying out the accelerated rural water supply programmer?Arguments: I. Yes, We are in a would where most of the things are changing at a fast pace; uses of water have increased; therefore per capital consumption of water has also increased.II. No. Change in allocation criteria will put a burden on the budget. |
| 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 |
| Answer» B. if only argument II is strong | |
| 328. |
StatementShould class IV children have Board examination?ArgumentsI. Yes, this will motivate the children to study and get higher marks and thus more knowledge can be imbibed at 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 the prepared right from the beginning to face such difficult examinations.IV. No, this will and pressure on tender aged children and leave very little time for them to play. |
| A. | All are strong |
| B. | I, II and IV are strong |
| C. | II,III and IV are strong |
| D. | I and III are strong |
| E. | I and IV are strong |
| Answer» D. I and III are strong | |
| 329. |
StatementsShould there be reservation of jobs in the organisations in the private sector also as in the public sector undertakings in India?ArgumentsI. Yes, this would give more opportunities of development to the weaker sections of the society and thus help reduce the gap between affluent and the downtrodden in India.II. No, the private sector does not get any government assistance and therefore, they should not be saddled with such policies.III. No, now where else in the world such a practice is being followed.IV. No, the management of the private sector undertaking would not agree to such compulsions. |
| A. | Only I is strong |
| B. | I and II are strong |
| C. | I,II and IV are strong |
| D. | I and IV are strong |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» B. I and II are strong | |
| 330. |
Statements Should people with educational qualification higher than the optimum requirements be debarred from seeking jobs?ArgumentsI. No, it will further aggravate the problem of educated unemployment.II. Yes, it creates complexes among employees and affects the work adversely. III. No, this goes against the basic rights of the indiviuals.IV. Yes, this will increase productivity. |
| A. | I and III are strong |
| B. | All are strong |
| C. | II and IV are strong |
| D. | Only III is strong |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 331. |
Statement Should all the school teachers be debarred from giving private tuitions?ArgumentsI. No, the needy students will be deprived of the expertise to these teachers.II. Yes, this is an injustice to the unemployed educated people who can earn their living by giving tuitions.III. Yes, only then the quality of teaching in schools will improve.IV. Yes, now salary of these teachers is reasonable. |
| A. | I and III are strong |
| B. | I, II and III are stong |
| C. | III and IV are strong |
| D. | II, III and IV are strong |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 332. |
StatementIs it necessary that education should be job oriented?ArgumentsI. Yes, the aim of education is to prepare persons for earning.II. Yes, educated person should stand on his own feet after completion of education.III. No, education should be for sake of knowledge only.IV. No, one may take up agriculture where education is not necessary. |
| A. | I and II arguments are strong |
| B. | III and IV arguments are strong |
| C. | Only I argument is strong |
| D. | I and III arguments are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 333. |
Statements Should competitive examination for selecting candidates for job consist through objective test only?ArgumentsI. Yes, the assessment of objective test is reliable.II. No, the number of questions to be answered is always very large. |
| 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 |
| E. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong | |
| 334. |
StatementDo children adopted from poor families love their new rich parents like their own poor ones?ArgumentsI. Yes, because they are loved, cared for and provided with comforts of life.II. No, because in the criminal world, they become selfish and hard boiled. |
| 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 |
| E. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong | |
| 335. |
Statement Is the verdict of a judge always just and the right one?ArgumentsI. Yes, the judges are very learned and intelligent.II. No, tricky lawyer and the false evidence often twist the case and mislead the judge. |
| 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 |
| E. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. if either I or II is strong | |
| 336. |
StatementDo thin clothes suit people who are over-weight?ArgumentsI. Yes, they cling to wearer making one look less fat.II. No, in thin clothes bulges become more prominent. |
| 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 |
| E. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 337. |
Statement Should parents play with their children?ArgumentsI. Yes, it helps in building up a healthy and much needed companionship between children and parents.II. No children treat their parents like equals and there is no distance left. |
| 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 |
| E. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong | |
| 338. |
Statement Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas?ArgumentsI. Yes, rural people are creative.II. Yes, this would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent. |
| 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 |
| E. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. if either I or II is strong | |
| 339. |
StatementDo commoners, who marry distinguished persons have a happy life?ArgumentsI. Yes, they get so much honour and respect.II. No, their spouse and in laws don't respect them sufficiently and treat them with contempt. |
| 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 |
| E. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. if both I and II are strong | |
| 340. |
Statement Is investment of money in insurance policies a wise step?ArgumentsI. Yes, it ensures security and covers risks.II. No, by the time the policy matures, the value of money falls down considerably? |
| 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 |
| E. | if both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong | |
| 341. |
Which of the following, If true, most strengthens the above argument ? |
| A. | Only those employees who use gymnasium facilities are fit |
| B. | The employees who use gymnasium facilities are fit |
| C. | The employees who are fit use gymnasium facilities |
| D. | Some employees who use the gymnasium facilities are fit |
| Answer» C. The employees who are fit use gymnasium facilities | |
| 342. |
Which of the following, If true , most weakens the above argument? |
| A. | All those employees who undergo a dieting program are fit |
| B. | Not all those employees who undergo a dieting program are fit |
| C. | Not all those employees who use gymnasium facilities are fit |
| D. | All of those employees who use gymnasium facilities are fit |
| Answer» D. All of those employees who use gymnasium facilities are fit | |
| 343. |
Nations do not compete with each other in the way corporations do. Which of the following, If true, most weakens the above argument? |
| A. | Trade deficit is a sign of national strength, profits are a sign of corporate strength |
| B. | Increase in human development index improves national standing ,increase in market share improves corporate standing |
| C. | Climate change negotiations lead to global improvement CSR initiatives lead to image improvement |
| D. | Nations go to war to capture territory corporate contend against each other to capture market share |
| Answer» E. | |
| 344. |
Not only do major diseases afflict the elderly in particular of which there are more they are generally very expensive diseases to meet . |
| A. | Studies revel that 60% of elderly people suffer from attack |
| B. | A dentist's major income comes from fixing artificial teeth for elderly patients |
| C. | Insurance companies do not cover Parkinson's disease because of the expenses involved |
| D. | Private nursinghomes have reported that cancer accounts for 50% of prolonged hospitalisation of the elderly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 345. |
Statement; |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 346. |
Illustration 2. Statement |
| A. | If only Argument I is strong |
| B. | If only Argument II is strong |
| C. | If either I or nor II is strong |
| D. | If both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. If either I or nor II is strong | |
| 347. |
Illustration 1. Statement |
| A. | If only Argument I is strong |
| B. | If only Argument II is strong |
| C. | If either I or nor II is strong |
| D. | If both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 348. |
Should all the slums in big cities be demolished and the people living in such slums be relocated outside the city limits? |
| A. | if only Argument I is strong. |
| B. | if only Argument II is Strong. |
| C. | if either Argument I or II is Strong. |
| D. | if neither Argument I or II is Strong. |
| E. | if both Argument I and II are Strong. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 349. |
Should the parents in India in future be forced to opt for only one child as against two or many at present? |
| A. | If only Argument I is Strong. |
| B. | if only Argument II is Strong. |
| C. | if either Argument I or II is Strong. |
| D. | if n either Argument I or II is Strong. |
| E. | If both Argument I and II are Strong. |
| Answer» E. If both Argument I and II are Strong. | |
| 350. |
Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned? |
| A. | if only Argument I is Strong. |
| B. | if only Argument II is Strong. |
| C. | if either Argument I or II is Strong. |
| D. | if neither Argument I or II is strong. |
| E. | If both Argument I and II are Strong. |
| Answer» B. if only Argument II is Strong. | |