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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' Arguments and 'weak' Arguments.' Strong' Arguments are those which are important and directly related to the Statement. 'Weak' Arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the Statement or may be related to a trivial aspect of the Statement. Each question below is followed by two Arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the Argument is a 'strong' Argument and which is a 'weak' Argument. Give answer

  Statement: Should all the venders on the roads in the big cities in India be forcibly sent to villages?

  Arguments:

  I. No, this is unfair and these people, may have to suffer for the business.

  II. No, these people should be sent to a certain place to established their business in cities.

  A)
  If only Argument I is strong. done clear
  B)
  If only Argument II is strong. done clear
  C)
  If either Argument I or II is strong. done clear
  D)
  If neither Argument I nor II is strong. done clear
  E)
  If both Arguments I and II are strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' Arguments and 'weak' Arguments.' Strong' Arguments are those which are important and directly related to the Statement. 'Weak' Arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the Statement or may be related to a trivial aspect of the Statement. Each question below is followed by two Arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the Argument is a 'strong' Argument and which is a 'weak' Argument. Give answer

  Statement: Should the PSU banks in India be privatised in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises?

  Arguments:

  I. Yes, this is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better service to the public.

  II. No, all the bank employees may go on strike.

  A)
  If only Argument I is strong. done clear
  B)
  If only Argument II is strong. done clear
  C)
  If either Argument I or II is strong. done clear
  D)
  If neither Argument I nor II is strong. done clear
  E)
  If both Arguments I and II are strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able in to distinguish between Strong arguments and Weak arguments so far as they relate to the question. Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a Strong argument is and which a Weak argument is. GIVE ANSWER -

  Statement:

  Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all students at secondary school certificate (S.S.C.) examination in India?

  Arguments:

  I. No, our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.

  II. Yes, according to the present and future demand, computer knowledge is necessary for our children.

  A)
  If only argument I is Strong.                              done clear
  B)
  If only argument II is Strong. done clear
  C)
  If either I or II is Strong.                                done clear
  D)
  If neither I nor II is Strong. done clear
  E)
  If both I and II are Strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able in to distinguish between Strong arguments and Weak arguments so far as they relate to the question. Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a Strong argument is and which a Weak argument is. GIVE ANSWER -

  Statement:

  Should 'literacy' be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India?

  Arguments:

  I. No. mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individual.

  II. Yes, illiterate people are less likely to make the politically wiser decision of voting for a right candidate or party.

  A)
  If only argument I is Strong.                              done clear
  B)
  If only argument II is Strong. done clear
  C)
  If either I or II is Strong.                                done clear
  D)
  If neither I nor II is Strong. done clear
  E)
  If both I and II are Strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able in to distinguish between Strong arguments and Weak arguments so far as they relate to the question. Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a Strong argument is and which a Weak argument is. GIVE ANSWER -

  Statement:

  Should schemes of voluntary retirement be introduced in all sick public sector units in India?

  Arguments:

  I. Yes, excess and inefficient staff is one of the reasons for the sickness of public sector organisations.

  II. Yes, this is what private and multinational companies do in developed countries.

  A)
  If only argument I is Strong.         done clear
  B)
  If only argument II is Strong. done clear
  C)
  If either I or II is Strong.                                done clear
  D)
  If neither I nor II is Strong. done clear
  E)
  If both I and II are Strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able in to distinguish between Strong arguments and Weak arguments so far as they relate to the question. Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a Strong argument is and which a Weak argument is. GIVE ANSWER -

  Statement:

  Should postal services be privatised in India?

  Arguments:

  I. Yes, it will make life easy for the citizens of India.

  II. No, privatisation is not a panacea for all the problems, even private service can be equally bad.

  A)
  If only argument I is Strong.                              done clear
  B)
  If only argument II is Strong. done clear
  C)
  If either I or II is Strong.                                done clear
  D)
  If neither I nor II is Strong. done clear
  E)
  If both I and II are Strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able in to distinguish between Strong arguments and Weak arguments so far as they relate to the question. Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a Strong argument is and which a Weak argument is. GIVE ANSWER -

  Statement:

  Should the system of offering jobs only to the children of government employees be introduced in all governments offices in India?

  Arguments:

  I. No, it denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.

  II. No, it is against the principle of equality and does the government not owe the responsibility to all its citizens.

  A)
  If only argument I is Strong.                              done clear
  B)
  If only argument II is Strong. done clear
  C)
  If either I or II is Strong.                                done clear
  D)
  If neither I nor II is Strong. done clear
  E)
  If both I and II are Strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between Strong' arguments and Weak arguments so far as they are related to the question. Strong arguments must be both important and directly related to the question, 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance. Each question below is followed by two arguments. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a Weak argument. GIVE ANSWER -

  Statement:

  Should the minimum appointment age of officers in govt. offices are increased?

  Arguments:

  I. Yes, with the increase in age people in these offices look old at the time of retirement.

  II. No, It will add to the already existing problem of unemployment in our country.

  A)
  If only argument I is strong.          done clear
  B)
  If only argument II is strong. done clear
  C)
  If either I or II is strong. done clear
  D)
  If neither I nor II is strong.           done clear
  E)
  If both I and II are strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between Strong' arguments and Weak arguments so far as they are related to the question. Strong arguments must be both important and directly related to the question, 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance. Each question below is followed by two arguments. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a Weak argument. GIVE ANSWER -

  Statement:

  Should the underground transportation system be introduced in Mumbai?

  Arguments:

  I. Yes, difficulties faced by commuters and pollution will be reduced.

  II. No, It will cause a high burden on the national exchequer.

  A)
  If only argument I is strong.    done clear
  B)
  If only argument II is strong. done clear
  C)
  If either I or II is strong. done clear
  D)
  If neither I nor II is strong.           done clear
  E)
  If both I and II are strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between Strong' arguments and Weak arguments so far as they are related to the question. Strong arguments must be both important and directly related to the question, 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance. Each question below is followed by two arguments. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a Weak argument. GIVE ANSWER -

  Statement:

  Should reservation in jobs be given to the children of class I officers of SC/ST category?

  Arguments:

  I. Yes, reservations should be made for all SC/ST candidates irrespective of the ranks their parents hold.

  II. No, these children do not need to secure jobs as their parents are highly placed.

  A)
  If only argument I is strong.          done clear
  B)
  If only argument II is strong. done clear
  C)
  If either I or II is strong. done clear
  D)
  If neither I nor II is strong.       done clear
  E)
  If both I and II are strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between Strong' arguments and Weak arguments so far as they are related to the question. Strong arguments must be both important and directly related to the question, 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance. Each question below is followed by two arguments. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a Weak argument. GIVE ANSWER -

  Statement:

  Should the test of English language be made compulsory in the various examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission?

  Arguments:

  I. Yes, this is the only way to spread English in the country.

  II. No, English is not the language which people of all parts of India can read, write and understand so the work in offices is not to be done in this language.

  A)
  If only argument I is strong.          done clear
  B)
  If only argument II is strong. done clear
  C)
  If either I or II is strong. done clear
  D)
  If neither I nor II is strong.     done clear
  E)
  If both I and II are strong. done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' Arguments and 'weak' Arguments. 'Strong' Arguments are those which are important and directly related to the Statement. 'Weak' Arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the Statement or may be related to a trivial aspect of the Statement.

  Each question below is followed by three Arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the Arguments is a 'strong' Argument and which is a 'weak' Argument.

  Statement: Should the govt. de-regulate the retail prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas and allow the prices to be driven by market conditions?

  Arguments:

  I. Yes, this will largely help the oil companies to sell their products at competitive price.

  II. No, the general public cannot afford market driven prices of these products.

  III. Yes, govt. needs to stop subsidizing these products and channelise the money for developmental projects.

  A)
  Only I and II are strong              done clear
  B)
  Only I and III are strong            done clear
  C)
  Only II and III are strong done clear
  D)
  All I, II and III are strong            done clear
  E)
  None of these done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' Arguments and 'weak' Arguments. 'Strong' Arguments are those which are important and directly related to the Statement. 'Weak' Arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the Statement or may be related to a trivial aspect of the Statement.

  Each question below is followed by three Arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the Arguments is a 'strong' Argument and which is a 'weak' Argument.

  Statement: Should the Govt. take over all the private passenger transport companies across the country?

  Arguments:

  I. Yes, this should be done as the govt. runs the railways.

  II. No, govt. does not have the expertise to handle such operations.

  III. Yes, in this way the general public can be taken out of the clutches of the private transport companies.

  A)
  Only I is strong. done clear
  B)
  Only I and II are strong.            done clear
  C)
  Only II and III are strong. done clear
  D)
  All I, II and III are strong.            done clear
  E)
  None of these done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' Arguments and 'weak' Arguments. 'Strong' Arguments are those which are important and directly related to the Statement. 'Weak' Arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the Statement or may be related to a trivial aspect of the Statement.

  Each question below is followed by three Arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the Arguments is a 'strong' Argument and which is a 'weak' Argument.

  Statement: Should all the deemed universities be de-recognized and attached to any of the central or state universities in India?

  Arguments:

  I. Yes, many of these deemed universities do not confine to the required standards of a full- fledged university and hence the level of education is compromised.

  II. No, these deemed universities have been able to introduce innovative courses suitable to the requirement of various industries as they are free from strict Govt. controls.

  III. Yes, many such universities are basically money-spinning activities and education takes a backseat in these institutions.

  A)
  Only (I) and (II) are strong        done clear
  B)
  Only (II) and (III) are strong done clear
  C)
  Only (I) and (III) are strong         done clear
  D)
  All (I), (II) and (III) are strong done clear
  E)
  None of these done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' Arguments and 'weak' Arguments. 'Strong' Arguments are those which are important and directly related to the Statement. 'Weak' Arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the Statement or may be related to a trivial aspect of the Statement.

  Each question below is followed by three Arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the Arguments is a 'strong' Argument and which is a 'weak' Argument.

  Statement: Should there be a cap on drawing groundwater for irrigation purposes in India?

  Arguments:

  I. No, irrigation is of prime importance for food production in India and it is heavily dependent on groundwater in many parts of the country.

  II. Yes, water tables have gone down to alarmingly low levels in some parts of the country where irrigation is primarily dependent on groundwater, which may lead to serious environmental consequences.

  III. Yes, India just cannot afford to draw groundwater any further as the international agencies have cautioned India against it.

  A)
  Only (I) and (II) are strong      done clear
  B)
  Only (II) and (III) are strong       done clear
  C)
  Only (I) and (III) are strong done clear
  D)
  All (I), (II) and (III) are strong        done clear
  E)
  None of these done clear
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  Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' Arguments and 'weak' Arguments. 'Strong' Arguments are those which are important and directly related to the Statement. 'Weak' Arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the Statement or may be related to a trivial aspect of the Statement.

  Each question below is followed by three Arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the Arguments is a 'strong' Argument and which is a 'weak' Argument.

  Statement: Should there be a restriction on the construction of high rise buildings in big cities in India?

  Arguments:

  I. No, big cities in India do not have adequate open land plots to accommodate the growing population.

  II. Yes, only the builders and developers benefit from the construction of high rise buildings.

  III. Yes, the Govt. should first provide adequate infrastructural facilities to existing buildings before allowing the construction of new high rise buildings.

  A)
  Only (II) is strong                   done clear
  B)
  Only (III) is strong           done clear
  C)
  Only (I) and (III) are strong done clear
  D)
  Only (I) is strong            done clear
  E)
  None of these done clear
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  Direction: Read the following statements carefully and answer the questions.

  Many organizations have been resorting to recruitment based upon performance at graduate/ postgraduate level exams rather than conducting exams for the same purpose.

  Which of the following Statements would strengthen the Argument given in the above Statement?

  A)
  A recent study shows no link of past performance with the performance in recruitment exams. done clear
  B)
  The graduate/post-graduate exams are considered to be severely deficient in training in job related environment. done clear
  C)
  Organisations which had undertaken recruitment on the basis of graduate post graduate exams report a significant drop in the quality of the recruited employees. done clear
  D)
  Such policies would add to unemployment among students having below average performance in graduation or post-graduation. done clear
  E)
  Such policies could save time, money and resources of the organization which are wasted in the conduct of recruitment examinations. done clear
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  Direction: Read the following statements carefully and answer the questions.

  According to a recent government directive, all bank branches in rural areas should be computerized.

  Which of the following Statements would weaken the government's Argument?

  A)
  Computerisation of bank branches in urban areas has helped in making their performance more efficient and fast. done clear
  B)
  Lack of skilled and qualified manpower has been suitably substituted by computers in banks. done clear
  C)
  Non-computerised bank branches in the rural areas have been proved to be as efficient as their computerized counterparts. done clear
  D)
  The government has introduced a special test for computer knowledge in all recruitment exams for banks. done clear
  E)
  Unemployment in the rural areas could be controlled by training more and more professionals in computers. done clear
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  Direction: Read the following statements carefully and answer the questions.

  Based on the findings of a recent study, it has been reported that regular consumption of ripe mango helps in controlling blood pressure as it increases the level of potassium in the blood stream.

  Which of the following contradicts the findings reported in the above Statement?

  A)
  Increased level of potassium in blood stream enhances quality of health done clear
  B)
  Many people who consume ripe mangoes regularly were found to be suffering from hypertension. done clear
  C)
  Consumption of ripe mango helps in storing anti-oxidant in the body. done clear
  D)
  Ripe mango is a good source of many vitamins done clear
  E)
  None of these done clear
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