Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Draw the Judgement from the following passage ? Mrs. Carson took a taxi to meet her three friends for lunch. They were waiting for her outside the restaurant when she pulled up in the car. She was so excited to see her friends that she left her tote bag in the taxi. As the taxi pulled away, she and her friends took notice of the license plate number so they would be able to identify the car when they called the taxi company. The four license plate numbers below represent what each of the four women thinks she saw. Which one is most likely the license plate number of the taxi ?
Options- A. JYK 12L
- B. JXK 12I
- C. JXX 12L
- D. JXK 12L Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, TOEFL, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: JXK 12L
Explanation:
The four women seem to agree that the plate starts out with the letter J. Three of them agree that the plate ends with 12L. Three of them think that the second letter is X, and a different three think that the third letter is K. The plate description that has all of these common elements is D.
- 2. Should there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting parlimentary/Legislative Assembly elections? Arguments: 1. Yes. Generally ,people above the age of 65 years lose their dynamism and will power 2. No. The life span is also increased that people remain physically and mentally active even upto age of 80 years
Options- A. Only 1 is true
- B. Only 2 is true
- C. Either 1 or 2 is true
- D. Neither 1 nor 2 is true Discuss
Correct Answer: Neither 1 nor 2 is true
Explanation:
The age of the person is no criteria for judging his mental capbilities and administrative qualities.So,none of the arguments holds strong
- 3. Should India create a huge oil reserve inorder to face some difficult situations in future Arguments: 1. No. There is no need to block huge amounts of foreign exchange and keep the money die 2. Yes. This will keep India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oilprices due to un forseen circumstances
Options- A. Only 1 is true
- B. Only 2 is true
- C. Either 1 or 2 is true
- D. Neither 1 nor 2 is true Discuss
Correct Answer: Only 2 is true
Explanation:
Oil being an essential commodity ,our country must keep it in reserve.So argument 1 is vague,while argument 2 holds as it provides a substancial reason for the same
- 4. Should individuals/industries having treasures of national significance like nobel prizes, hand them over to central goverment for their safe custody? Arguments: 1. Yes. They d not have enough resources to protect them 2. No. These are the properties of Individuals /Industries who win them. So, they should be there int heir custody
Options- A. Only 1 is true
- B. Only 2 is true
- C. Either 1 or 2 is true
- D. Neither 1 nor 2 is true Discuss
Correct Answer: Only 2 is true
Explanation:
The awards are given to the individual perfection and excellence.So only 2 holds
- 5. In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should one year of army training be compulsory for all Indian citizens? Argument I : No, the costs of training will be prohibitive and one year of labour will be lost. Argument II : Yes, army training helps make better citizens.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong.
- B. if only argument II is strong.
- C. if both I and II are strong.
- D. if neither I nor II is strong. Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.
- 6. Should religion be baned Arguments: 1. Yes. It develops fanaticism in people 2. No. Religion binds people together
Options- A. Only 1 is true
- B. Only 2 is true
- C. Either 1 or 2 is true
- D. Neither 1 nor 2 is true Discuss
Correct Answer: Either 1 or 2 is true
Explanation:
Religion binds the people together with the name of god.But at the same time it may create differences and ill-will amon people
- 7. Should government stop spending huge amounts of money on international sports ? Arguments : I. Yes. This money can be utilised for poor. II. No. Sports-persons will be frustrated and will not get international exposure.
Options- A. Only argument I is strong
- B. Only argument II is strong
- C. Neither I nor II is strong
- D. Both I and II are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: Only argument II is strong
Explanation:
Clearly spending money on sports can not be avoided merely for social economic problems. But Argument II is strong. Be a sports man and then think on this question.
- 8. A statement is given followed by three inferences numbered I, II, and III. Consider the statement to be true even if it is at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the inferences, if any, follow from the given statement. Statement: Japan will open up its doors to about two lakh IT professionals from India, and issue green cards to settle down in Japan and support the country's rapidly expanding IT infrastructure, said Shigeki Maeda, Executive Vice President at Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), a government body. Inferences: I. There is a dearth of IT professionals in Japan. II. IT professionals from India are way more talented and hardworking than professionals from other countries. III. Japan?s IT industry is growing by leaps and bounds every year.
Options- A. Both I and II follow
- B. Both I and III follow
- C. Both II and III follow
- D. Only III follows Discuss
Correct Answer: Both I and III follow
Explanation:
Both inferences I and III follow. Because there is a shortage of IT professionals in Japan, they want to recruit people from India. Also, the given statement says that Japan?s IT infrastructure is rapidly expanding, from which we can conclude that the IT industry in Japan is growing by leaps and bounds.Inference II does not follow because the given statement gives us no information on whether IT professionals from India are better than professionals from other countries.
- 9. A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement. Statement: Should too much revealing dress be banned? Argument: 1. Yes, it disturbs the people and create abuse. 2. No, wearing cloths of their choice is the fundamental right of the individual
Options- A. Neither argument l and 2 is strong
- B. Only argument 1 is strong
- C. Only argument 2 is strong
- D. Either argument 1 or 2 is strong Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT
Correct Answer: Only argument 2 is strong
- 10. Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I & II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument. Statement: Is global warming a real threat? Arguments : I. Yes, it is a threat leading to the consequences of sea level rise, extreme heat, heightened wildfire risk, and drought and other water supply issues. II. No, Global warming is a misconception created by some people.
Options- A. Only argument II is strong
- B. Neither I nor II is strong and
- C. Only argument I is strong
- D. Both I and II are strong. Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
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