100+ Statement and Arguments Practice Questions 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 the railway immediately stop issuing free passes to all the employees?
Arguments :
I. No. The employees have the right to travel free.
II. Yes. This will help railways to provide better facility.

(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

(E) if both I and II are strong

Question: 2

Statement :
Should college be given the status of a university in India?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Colleges are in a better position to assess the students performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid.
II. No. It is utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges.

(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

(E) if both I and II are strong

Question: 3

Statement :
Is pen mightier than a sword?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Writers influences the thinking of the people.
II. No. With the help of physical force one can conquer all.

(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

(E) if both I and II are strong

Question: 4

Statement :
Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession?
Arguments :
I. Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country.
II. No. Nobody will contest election.

(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

(E) if both I and II are strong

Question: 5

Statement :
Should the government open more medical colleges in the country?
Arguments :
I. Yes. There is urgent need of qualified doctors and the ratio between doctors and the citizens is the lowest in India.
II. No. The Government should ensure quality education in the existing Medical Colleges as majority of the colleges lack necessary infrastructure.

(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

(E) if both I and II are strong