Logical Reasoning

Statement and Arguments - Expert Level

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Statement and Arguments - Expert Level

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In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Give answer:

(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.

Question 31
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
Correct Answer: Option A

Clearly, heath of the citizens is an issue of major concern for the Government . So, a product like drugs, must be first studied and tested in the Indian context before giving licence for its sale . So, only argument I holds strong.

Question 32

Statement:  Are nuclear families better than joint families ?

Assumptions: 

(I)      Yes. It indicates in them qualities of leadership.

(II)   No. They should study and build up their career.

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
Correct Answer: Option E

Clearly, with so many people around in a joint family, there is more security. Also, work is shared. So, argument I holds. In nuclear families, there are lesser number of people and so lesser responsibilities and more freedom. Thus II also holds.

Question 33
Statement : Does India need so many plans for development ?
Arguments :

I. Yes. Nothing can be achieved without proper planning.
II. No. Too much time, money and energy is wasted on planning.
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
Correct Answer: Option A

Before indulging in new development programme it is much necessary to plan the exact target, policies and their implementation and the allocation of funds which shows the right directions to work. So, argument I holds strong. Also, planning ensures full utilization of available resources and funds and step wise approach towards the target. So, spending a part of money on it is no wastage. Thus argument II is not valid.

Question 34
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
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
Correct Answer: Option B

Oil, being an essential commodity, out country must keep it in reserve. So, argument I is vague, while argument II holds as it provides a substantial reason for the same.

Question 35

Statement:  Should strikes in the field of education be banned?

Assumptions: 

(I)    Yes, it is against professional ethics.

(II)   Yes, it affect the students adversely.

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
Correct Answer: Option E

Strikes are against the professional ethics, also affects the students adversely.

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