Reasoning Statement And ArgumentsPage 2
11. | Statement: Should India support all the international policies of USA?
Arguments:
- No, many other powerful countries don’t support the same.
- Yes, this is the only way to gain USA development funds.
| (a)If only Argument 1 is strong. | (b)If only Argument 2 is strong. | (c)If either 1 or 2 is string. | (d)If neither 1 nor 2 is strong. |
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Answer is: DWord 'only' makes argument 2 vague but argument 1 the example of other countries.Hence, neither 1 nor 2 holds.
12. | Statement: Should the government ban all forms of protests including strikes and processions?
Arguments:
- Yes, this is the only way to teach discipline to the employees.
- No, government cannot deprive its citizens of their basic rights.
- Yes, this is the only way to maximize productivity without disruption of work.
| (a)If only Argument 1 is strong. | (b)If only Argument 2 is strong. | (c)If either (1) or (2) is implicit. | (d)If both 1 and 2 are strong. |
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Answer is: BWord 'only' makes argument 1 and argument 3 Vague. So, argument 2 is strong.
13. | Statement: Should there be a complete ban on celebration of various day in colleges?
Arguments:
- No, there is nothing wrong in celebrating the days and enjoying once in a while.
- Yes, children are giving more importance to such celebration than the studies.
- No, this type of celebration gives opportunity for children to express their feelings.
| (a)only Argument 1 is strong. | (b)only Argument 2 is strong. | (c)either 1 or 2 is string. | (d)Arguments 2 and 3 are strong. |
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Answer is: DArguments 2 and 3 hold strong because at times student pays more attention in celebrating these day which disturb their studies but these days are important also because they provide them with a stage to express their felling about various things and aspects in life.
14. | Statement: Should the Government impose restrictions on access to sensitive information to the journalists to avoid the media hype?
Arguments:
- Yes, the media creates hype and publishes distorted information at times.
- No, journalists should have an access to all the information as media is the best source to expose the malfunctions in the society
- Yes, at times it leads to harassment of those who are affected and alleged to be involved in the crisis
| (a)Argument 1 and 4 are strong. | (b)All are strong. | (c)Arguments 2 and 4 are strong. | (d)None of the above. |
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Answer is: BAll the three arguments are strong because they are giving the correct information are given to journalists.
15. | Statement: Should the Government introduce a system of obtaining bond from students for working in India before sanctioning education loan for higher studies?
Arguments:
- No, this is not a workable solution and will obstruct the development of young talent in country.
- Yes, this is the only way to ensure use of the talent of our country for the development of the country and not only an individual.
- No, this step will be too harsh.
| (a)Argument 1 strong. | (b)All are strong. | (c)Arguments 2 strong. | (d)Arguments 2 and 4 are strong. |
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Answer is: AAs India is democratic country and every person has its right about where he wants to work and singing such bonds does not ensure the correct use of talent of a country. So, argument 1 is strong but argument 2 is weak also argument 3 is a vague and hence weak argument.
16. | Statement: It is necessary that education should be job oriented?
Arguments:
- Yes, the aim of education is to prepare persons for earning.
- Yes, educated person should stand on his own feet after completion of education.
- No, education should be for sake of knowledge only.
- No, one may take up agriculture where education is not necessary.
| (a)All are strong. | (b)Argument 1 and 2 are strong. | (c)Argument 1 and 4 are strong. | (d)Arguments 2 and 4 are strong. |
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Answer is: BAfter reading the statement, argument 1 and 2 are strong.
17. | Statement: Should people with educational qualification higher than the optimum requirement be debarred from seeking jobs?
Arguments:
- No, it will further aggravate the problem of educated unemployment.
- Yes, it creates complexes among employees and affects the work adversely.
- No, this goes against the basic rights or individuals.
- Yes, this will increase productivity.
| (a)Argument 1 and 4 are strong. | (b)All are strong. | (c)Arguments 2 and 4 are strong. | (d)Argument 3 is strong. |
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Answer is: DOnly argument 3 is strong because this goes against the basic rights as an individual can seek any job if he class the eligibility criteria. Arguments 1, 2 and 4 are vague hence are weak arguments.
18. | Statement: Should all the youngsters below 21 yr of age be disallowed from going to a beer bar?
Arguments:
- No, it is not correct to prevent matured youngsters above 18 yr of age who can vote, from having fun.
- Yes, the entry fee to such pubs should also be hiked.
- No, there is no such curb in Western countries.
- Yes, this will help in preventing youngsters from getting into bad company and imbibing bad habits.
| (a)Argument 1 and 4 are strong. | (b)Only Argument 2 is strong. | (c)Arguments 2 and 4 are strong. | (d)None of the above. |
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Answer is: AArgument 1 is strong as it states the genuine reason against the such ban. Also argument 4 is convincing reasons as huge amount of such people which are engaged in bad activities go there, so it may pull them into such activities. Arguments 2 and 3 are weak as they any how does not support the cause.
19. | Statement: Should all the school teachers be debarred from giving private tuitions?
Arguments:
- No, the needy students will be deprived of the expertise of these teachers.
- Yes, this is an injustice to the unemployed educated people who can earn their living by giving tuitions.
- Yes, only then the quality of teaching in schools will improve.
- Yes, now salary of these teachers is reasonable.
| (a)Argument 1 and 4 are strong. | (b)All are strong. | (c)Arguments 2 and 4 are strong. | (d)None of the above. |
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Answer is: DAll four statements are weak because either they are vague or they are less important for such cause.
20. | Statement: Is murder better then committing suicide?
Arguments:
- Yes, getting those who are responsible for problems, out of way, is better than sacrificing.
- No, taking somebody’s life or one’s own life can never be right and there is always a third course to be taken.
| (a)If only Argument 2 is strong. | (b)If either 1 or 2 is string. | (c)If neither 1 nor 2 is strong. | (d)If both 1 and 2 are strong. |
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Answer is: A(a) One should not come himself a criminal by murdering others so as to wipe out person responsible for problem.
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