Critical Reasoning Questions and Answers for Bank Exam Pdf - 2

Question: 6

Statement :
Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.
II. No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restriction.

(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 if there were less candidates, the voters would find it easy to make a choice. So, argument I holds. Also, every person satisfying the conditions laid down by the Constitution must be given an opportunity and should not be denied the same just to cut down the number of candidates. So, arguments II also holds strong.

Question: 7

Statement :
Should all refugees, who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland?
Arguments :
I. Yes. They make their colonies and occupy a lot of land.
II. No. They leave their homes because of hunger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back.

(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

Clearly, refugees are people forced out of their homeland by some misery and need shelter desperately. So, argument II holds. Argument I against the statement is vague.

Question: 8

Statement :
Should we scarp the Public Distribution System in India?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Protectionism is over, everyone must get the bread on his/her own.
II. Yes. The poor do not get any benefit because of corruption.

(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: D

The Public Distribution System is indeed necessary to provide basic amenities to the economically backward sections of population. So, argument I is vague. Also, if the objectives of a system are not fulfilled because of corruption, then getting rid of the system is no solution. Instead, efforts should be made to end corruption and extend the system is no solution. Instead, efforts should be made to end corruption and extend its benefits to the people for which it is meant. So, argument II also does not hold.

Question: 9

Statement :
Should an organization like UNO be dissolved?
Arguments :
I. Yes. With cold war coming to an end, such organizations have no role to play.
II. No. In the absence of such organizations there may be a world war.

(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

An organization like UNO is meant to maintain peace all over and will always serve to prevent conflicts between countries. So, its role never ends. So, argument I does not hold. Also, lack of such an organization may in future lead to increased mutual conflicts and international wars, on account of lack of a common platform for mutual discussions. So, argument II holds.

Question: 10

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) 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

Clearly, after being in strict discipline and following a formal dress code of the school for so many years, the students must be granted some liberty in college life, as they have to take on the responsibilities of life, next. Besides, schools adopt uniforms to take care of the security of the child an aspect which doesn't matter much in the colleges. So, argument II holds strong. Also, the environment of the college depends on the students dedication and etiquettes and not on their uniforms. So, argument I is vague.

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