100+ Statement and Argument Reasoning Questions & Answers Pdf - 2

Question: 6

Statement :
Should India engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.
II. No. Neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities.

(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: 7

Statement :
Is the Government justified in spending so much on defence?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Safety of the country is of prime importance.
II. No. During peace, this money could be used for the development of the country.

(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: 8

Statement :
Should octroi be abolished?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It will eliminate an important source of corruption.
II. No. It wil adversely affect government revenues.

(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: 9

Statement :
Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?
Arguments :
I. Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
II. No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.

(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: 10

Statement :
Should there be students union in college/university?
Arguments :
I. No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus.
II. Yes. It is very necessary. Students are future political leaders.

(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