Critical Reasoning Questions and Answers for Bank Exam Pdf - 1

Question: 1

Each question given below consist of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments us a strong argument and which is a weak argument.
Statement :
Should computer knowledge be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school leave?
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) if only argument I is strong

(B) if only argument II is strong

(C) if either I and II is strong

(D) if neither I nor II is strong and

(E) if both I and II are strong

Ans: B

Nowadays, computers have entered all walks of life and children need to be prepared for the same. So, argument II is strong. Argument I holds no relevance.

Question: 2

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) if only argument I is strong

(B) if only argument II is strong

(C) if either I and II is strong

(D) if neither I nor II is strong and

(E) if both I and II are strong

Ans: B

The Constitution of India has laid down the doctrine of equality before the law. So, argument II holds strong. Also, we cannot judge the intentions of a person behind committing a crime. So, argument I is vague.

Question: 3

Statement :
Should our country extend generous behavior and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbours?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend.
II. No. Our generous behavior and goodwill will be considered as our weakness.

(A) if only argument I is strong

(B) if only argument II is strong

(C) if either I and II is strong

(D) if neither I nor II is strong and

(E) if both I and II are strong

Ans: E

Clearly, a good behavior may at some point of time lead to mutual discussions and peaceful settlement of issues in the long run. So, argument I holds strong. However, such a behavior may be mistaken for our weakness and it would be difficult to continue with it if the other country doesn’t stop its sinister activities. Hence, II also holds.

Question: 4

Statement :
Should words like Smoking is injurious to health essentially appear on cigarette packs?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It is a sort of brainwash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff.
II. No. it is hampers the enjoyment of smoking.

(A) if only argument I is strong

(B) if only argument II is strong

(C) if either I and II is strong

(D) if neither I nor II is strong and

(E) if both I and II are strong

Ans: A

Clearly, such words on cigarette packs would warn the smokers beforehand of its adverse effects. So, arguments I holds strong. However, smoking is a bad habit with long term health hazards and is no means of enjoyment. So, argument II is vague.

Question: 5

Statement :
Should the admission to professional courses in India be given only on merit without any concession to any particular group of students?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This will improve the quality of the professionals as they will be able to complete the courses successfully.
II. No. this will keep a large number of socially and economically backward students out of the reach of the professional courses.

(A) if only argument I is strong

(B) if only argument II is strong

(C) if either I and II is strong

(D) if neither I nor II is strong and

(E) if both I and II are strong

Ans: E

Clearly, professional jobs require quality and merit and so the students having the required talent can turn out to be better professionals than those who join the course on concession. So, argument I holds strong. However, it is these special concessions which make the professional courses affordable for certain talented students, belonging to socially and economically weaker sections, who otherwise would remain bereft of the same. So, argument II also holds strong.

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