100+ Statement and Arguments Questions for Bank Exams - 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 :
Can pollution be controlled?
Arguments :
I. Yes. If everyone realize the hazards it may be create and cooperate to get rid of it, pollution may be controlled.
II. No. The crowded highways, factories and industries and an ever growing population eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control.

(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

Question: 2

Statement :
Should new universities be established in India?
Arguments :
I. No. we have still not achieved the target for literacy.
II. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.

(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

Question: 3

Statement :
Should all the annual examinations upto Std. V be abolished?
Arguments :
I. Yes. The young students should not be burdened with such examinations which hampers their natural growth.
II. No. The students will not study seriously as they will get automatic promotion to the next class and this will affect them in future.

(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

Question: 4

Statement :
Should education be brought under the control of the Central Government like defence?
Arguments :
I. No. Education is a state subject and it should remain with the state.
II. Yes. This is the only way to establish uniformity in growth of education across the states.

(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

Question: 5

Statement :
Should luxury hotels be banned in India?
Arguments :
I. Yes. They are places from where international criminals operate.
II. No. Affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.

(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