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This section includes 226 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Competitive Reasoning knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should children be prevented completely from watching television?Arguments : I. No. We get vital information regarding education through television.II. Yes. It hampers the study of children.III. Yes. Young children are misguided by certain programmes featuring sex and violence.IV. No. This is the only way to educate the masses. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Only I, II and IV are strong | |
| 102. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.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 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. All are strong | |
| 103. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.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. | Only II and III are strong |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 104. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should coal engines be replaced by electric engines in trains?Arguments : I. Yes. Coal engines cause a lot of pollution.II. Yes. Electric engines are good on performance, easy to operate and low on maintenance.III. No. India does not produce enough electricity to fulfil its domestic needs also. |
| 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 |
| Answer» C. Only II and III are strong | |
| 105. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.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 |
| E. | Only I, III and IV are strong |
| Answer» C. Only III and IV are strong | |
| 106. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.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 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only I, III and IV are strong | |
| 107. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should all the school teachers be debarred from giving private tuitions?Arguments :I. No. The needy students will be deprived of the expertise of 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. | Only I and III are strong |
| B. | Only I, II and III are strong |
| C. | Only III and IV are strong |
| D. | Only II, III and IV are strong |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 108. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds?Arguments : I. Yes. This will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds.II. No. This is the only way to increase production substantially.III. Yes. Genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products. |
| A. | Only I and II are strong |
| B. | Only II is strong |
| C. | Only II and III are strong |
| D. | Only I and III are strong |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» C. Only II and III are strong | |
| 109. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 110. |
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 develop a national water grid by connecting all the rivers in the country?Arguments :I. No. This is not just possible as we do not have the technical knowhow.II. Yes, this will greatly help the entire country by effectively channelizing the excess water to the areas having shortage. |
| 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 | |
| 111. |
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 educated unemployed youth be paid "unemployment allowance" by the Government?Arguments :I. Yes. It will provide them some monetary help to either seek employment or to kick-start some 'self-employment' venture.II. 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. | |
| 112. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 113. |
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 persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces?Arguments :I. No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden.II. 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 | |
| 114. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 115. |
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 create a huge oil reserve like some Western countries to face difficult situations in future? Arguments :I. No. There is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle.II. Yes. This will help India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due to unforeseen circumstances. |
| 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 | |
| 116. |
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 officers accepting bribe be punished?Arguments :I. No. Certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe.II. 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 | |
| 117. |
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 prestigious people who have committed crime unknowingly, be met with special treatment?Arguments :I. Yes. The prestigious people do not commit crime intentionally.II. No. It is our policy that everybody is equal before the law. |
| 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 | |
| 118. |
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 a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government?Arguments :I. No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed. II. 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 | |
| 119. |
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 new universities be established in India?Arguments :I. No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy.II. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people. |
| 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. | |
| 120. |
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 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. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 121. |
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 close down loss making public sector enterprise ?Arguments :I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do.II. Yes, in a competitive world the rule is survival is of the fittest. |
| 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. | |
| 122. |
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 all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving licence for sale to general public in India? Arguments :I. Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.II. No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented. |
| 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 | |
| 123. |
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 young entrepreneurs be encouraged? Arguments :I. Yes. They will help in industrial development of the country.II. 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. | |
| 124. |
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 new big industries be started in Mumbai? Arguments :I. Yes. It will create job opportunities.II. 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 | |
| 125. |
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 retirement age for academicians be raised to 65 years ?Arguments :I. No, this will be unfair to the non-academicians having lower age limit for retirement.II. Yes, experienced academicians can greatly contribute to the nation's intellectual property. |
| 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. | |
| 126. |
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 income tax be abolished in India?Arguments :I. Yes. It is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners.II. 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 | |
| 127. |
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 become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?Arguments :I. Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.II. 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 | |
| 128. |
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 engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension?Arguments :I. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.II. 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 | |
| 129. |
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. |
| 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 | |
| 130. |
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. |
| 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 | |
| 131. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 132. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should the government ban all forms of protests including strikes and processions?Arguments : I. Yes. This is the only way to teach discipline to the employees.II. No. Government cannot deprive its citizens of their basic rights.III. Yes. This is the only way to ensure maximum productivity without disruption of work. |
| 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 |
| Answer» D. Only I and III are strong | |
| 133. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should there be reservation of jobs in the organizations in the private sector also as in the public sector undertakings in India?Arguments : I. Yes. This would give more opportunities of development to the weaker sections of the society and thus help reduce the gap between the 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. Nowhere 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. | Only I and II are strong |
| C. | Only I, II and IV are strong |
| D. | Only I and IV are strong |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» B. Only I and II are strong | |
| 134. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.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 |
| E. | None is strong |
| Answer» C. Only I and III are strong | |
| 135. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.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 |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» D. Only I and IV are strong | |
| 136. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should we impart sex education in schools?Arguments : I. Yes. All the progressive nations do so.II. No. We cannot impart it in co-educational schools.III. Yes. It would certainly help in eradicating the existing misunderstanding and make the younger generation physically and mentally healthier.IV. It will destroy the moral fibre and the highly esteemed value system which we have inherited from our forefathers. |
| 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 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 137. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.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 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Only I and IV are strong | |
| 138. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should the parliamentary elections in India be held every three years as against five years at present? Arguments : I. No. This will enhance wastage of money and resources.II. Yes. This will help the voters to change non-performing representatives without much delay.III. No. The elected representatives will not have enough time to settle and concentrate on developmental activities. |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. All are strong | |
| 139. |
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.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 |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» B. Only I and II are strong | |
| 140. |
Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Is caste-based reservation policy in professional colleges justified?Arguments : I. Yes. The step is a must to bring the underprivileged at par with the privileged ones.II. No. It obstructs the establishment of a classless society.III. Yes. This will help the backward castes and classes of people to come out of the oppression of upper caste people. |
| A. | Only I and II are strong |
| B. | Only II is strong |
| C. | Only II and III are strong |
| D. | Only I and III are strong |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» C. Only II and III are strong | |
| 141. |
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 public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders?Arguments :I. No. Such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.II. Yes. People would like to pay their homage to the departed soul. |
| 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 | |
| 142. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 143. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 144. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 145. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 146. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II is strong | |
| 147. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 148. |
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 persons convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India? Arguments :I. No. Such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country.II. Yes. It is democracy - let people decide whom to vote. |
| 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 | |
| 149. |
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 colleges be given the status of a university in India?Arguments :I. Yes. Colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid.II. 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 | |
| 150. |
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 all the unauthorized structures in the city be demolished?Arguments :I. No. Where will the people residing in such houses live?II. Yes. This will give a clear message to general public and they will refrain from constructing unauthorized buildings. |
| 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 | |