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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.
| 151. |
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 adult education programme be given priority over compulsory education programme?Arguments :I. No. It will also help in success of compulsory education programme.II. Yes. It will help to eliminate the adult illiteracy. |
| 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 | |
| 152. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 153. |
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 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. |
| E. | Both I and II are strong. |
| Answer» B. Only Argument II is strong. | |
| 154. |
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 encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself? Arguments :I. Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.II. No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages. |
| 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 | |
| 155. |
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 cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas? Arguments :I. Yes. Rural people are creative.II. 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 | |
| 156. |
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 an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary/ Legislative Assembly elections? Arguments :I. Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power.II. No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even up to the age of 80. |
| 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 | |
| 157. |
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 election expenses to Central and State legislatures be met by the government ?Arguments :I. Yes, it will put an end to political corruption.II. No, it is not used in any country. |
| 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. | |
| 158. |
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 family planning be made compulsory in India?Arguments :I. Yes. Looking to the miserable conditions in India, there is no other go.II. No. In India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenets of some of the religions. |
| 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. | |
| 159. |
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 religion be banned? Arguments :I. Yes. It develops fanaticism in people.II. No, Religion binds people together. |
| 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 | |
| 160. |
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 uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools?Arguments :I. Yes, this will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed.II. No. The college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to the college. |
| 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 | |
| 161. |
Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Are nuclear families better than joint families?Arguments :I. No. Joint families ensure security and also reduce the burden of work.II. Yes. Nuclear families ensure greater freedom. |
| 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. | |
| 162. |
Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age?Arguments :I. Yes. Such matter can only be solved by legal means.II. Yes. Only this will bring some relief to poor parents. |
| 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 | |
| 163. |
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 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. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 164. |
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 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 |
| E. | None is strong |
| Answer» E. None is strong | |
| 165. |
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 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 |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» E. All are strong | |
| 166. |
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 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 |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» D. Only I and III are strong | |
| 167. |
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 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 |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» D. Only I and III are strong | |
| 168. |
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 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. | Only I and III are strong |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 169. |
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 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.III. 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 |
| E. | Only I is strong |
| Answer» B. Only II and III are strong | |
| 170. |
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 religion be taught in our schools?Arguments : I. No. Ours is a secular state.II. Yes. Teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.III. No. How can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfil its role in the 21st century. |
| A. | All are strong |
| B. | None is strong |
| C. | Only I is strong |
| D. | Only II is strong |
| E. | Only I and III are strong |
| Answer» E. Only I and III are strong | |
| 171. |
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 people with educational qualification higher than the optimum requirements be debarred from seeking jobs?Arguments : I. 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 individuals.IV. Yes. This will increase productivity. |
| A. | Only I and III are strong |
| B. | All are strong |
| C. | Only II and IV are strong |
| D. | Only III is strong |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 172. |
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 public sector undertakings be kilo wed to adopt hire and fire policy?Arguments : I. Yes. This will help the public sector undertakings to get rid of non-performing employees and reward the performing employees.II. No. This will give an unjust handle to the management and they may use it indiscriminately. III. Yes. This will help increase the level of efficiency of these organizations and these will become profitable establishments. |
| 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 | |
| 173. |
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 octroi be abolished?Arguments :I. Yes. It will eliminate an important source of corruption.II. No. It will adversely affect government revenues. |
| 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. | |
| 174. |
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 : Is the Government justified in spending so much on defence?Arguments :I. Yes. Safety of the country is of prime importance.II. No. During peace, this money could be used for the development of the country. |
| 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 | |
| 175. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 176. |
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 agriculture in rural India be mechanized?Arguments :I. Yes. It would lead to higher production.II. 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 | |
| 177. |
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 vehicles older than 15 years be rejected in metros in India?Arguments :I. Yes. This is a significant step to lower down the pollution level in metros.II. No. It will be very difficult for vehicle owners to shift to other parts in country because they will not get suitable job for their very existence. |
| 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 | |
| 178. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 179. |
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 restriction on the migration of people from one state to another state in India?Arguments :I. No. Any Indian citizen has a basic right to stay at any place of his/her choice and hence they cannot be stopped.II. 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 | |
| 180. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 181. |
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 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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 182. |
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 internal assessment in colleges be abolished?Arguments :I. Yes. This will help in reducing the possibility of favouritism.II. No, teaching faculty will lose control over students. |
| 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 | |
| 183. |
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 Doordarshan be given autonomous status?Arguments :I. Yes. It will help Doordarshan to have fair and impartial coverage of all important events.II. No. The coverage of events will be decided by a few who may not have healthy outlook. |
| 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 | |
| 184. |
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 enterprises?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 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 | |
| 185. |
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 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. |
| E. | Both I and II are strong. |
| Answer» B. Only Argument II is strong. | |
| 186. |
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 Government restrict all political and religious processions without prior permission of the government ?Arguments :I. Yes, such processions lead to riots many times.II. No, this is against the human rights in a democratic country. |
| 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. | |
| 187. |
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 give away Kashmir to Pakistan? Arguments :I. No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.II. 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 | |
| 188. |
Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should we scrap the system of formal education beyond graduation? Arguments :I. Yes. It will mean taking employment at an early date.II. No. It will mean lack of depth of knowledge. |
| 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 | |
| 189. |
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 complete ban on manufacture of fire-crackers in India ?Arguments :I. No, this will render thousands of workers jobless.II. Yes, the fire-cracker manufacture use child labour to a large 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» B. Only Argument II is strong. | |
| 190. |
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 no place of interview in selection?Arguments :I. Yes, it is very subjective in assessment.II. No. It is the only instrument to judge candidates' motives and personality. |
| 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 | |
| 191. |
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 : Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action?Arguments :I. Yes. The victims must be saved at all cost.II. 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. | |
| 192. |
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 '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 |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 193. |
Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should India have no military force at all?Arguments: I. No. Other countries in the world do not believe in non-violence.II. Yes. Many Indians believe in non-violence. |
| 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 | |
| 194. |
Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.Statement : Should import duty on all the electronic goods be dispensed with?Arguments :I. No. This will considerably reduce the income of the government and will adversely affect the developmental activities.II. No. The local manufacturers will not be able to compete with the foreign manufacturers who are technologically far superior. |
| 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 | |
| 195. |
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 compulsory medical examination of both the man and the woman before they marry each other?Arguments :I. No. This is an intrusion to the privacy of an individual and hence cannot be tolerated.II. Yes. This will substantially reduce the risk of giving birth to children with serious ailments. |
| 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 | |
| 196. |
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 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 |
| E. | Only II, III and IV are strong |
| Answer» D. Only I, II and III are strong | |
| 197. |
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 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 |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» C. Only I and III are strong | |
| 198. |
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 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 |
| E. | Only II and III are strong |
| Answer» D. Only I and III are strong | |
| 199. |
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 total ban on tobacco products and smoking in India?Arguments : I. Yes. It is wrong to smoke away millions of money.II. No. It will throw thousands of workers in the tobacco industry out of employment.III. No. The government will lose huge amount of money as it will not earn by way of taxes on these products. |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | Only I and II are strong |
| C. | Only II is strong |
| D. | Only II and III are strong |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» E. All are strong | |
| 200. |
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 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 |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» D. Only II and IV are strong | |