Statement and Argument Questions and Answers for SBI PO - 2

Question: 6

Statement :
Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states?
Arguments :
I. No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country.
II. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.

(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: 7

Statement :
Should judiciary be independent of the executives?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.
II. No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures.

(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: 8

Statement :
Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
II. No. Such pools are conducted all over the world.

(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 neither I nor II is strong

Question: 9

Statement :
Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Rural people are creative.
II. Yes. This would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.

(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: 10

Statement :
Should religion be banned?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It develops fanaticism in people.
II. No. Religion binds people together.

(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