Logical Reasoning

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Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' arguments) and which is/are 'weak' arguments) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

31.  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 seniour 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
32.  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 the 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
33.  Statement : Should there be 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 labor 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 occassions 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
34.  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
35.  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 it s 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