Logical Reasoning Questions And Answers :: Statement and Argument: part1

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Logical Reasoning Ability Test : Statement and Argument QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :: part1 : 6 to 10

Directions for Q: 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 both important and directly related to the questions. `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 argument is a `strong’ argument and which is a `weak’ argument.
Give your answer as:
Opt 1 if only argument I is strong.
Opt 2 if only argument II is strong.
Opt 3 if either argument I or II is strong.
Opt 4 if neither argument I nor II is strong.
Opt 5 if both argument I and II are strong.

6. Statement : Should there be only one rate of income tax for all tax paying individual with different income levels?Arguments : I. No, those who earn more should pay income tax at higher rates as they have more disposable income at their hands. II. Yes, this will considerably reduce the complexities in processing the income tax returns filed by the individuals.

if only argument I is strong.
if only argument II is strong.
if either argument I or II is strong.
if neither argument I nor II is strong.
if both argument I and II are strong.

7. Statement : Should the Government provide books to all the students upto Xth standard at no cost in the schools across India?Arguments : I. No, rich people will unduly get benefitted by this as they otherwise can afford to buy books for their children. II. Yes, this will considerably improve the level of education and also will reduce school dropont rates.

if only argument I is strong.
if only argument II is strong.
if either argument I or II is strong.
if neither argument I nor II is strong.
if both argument I and II are strong.

8. Statement : Should there be only one entrance test for all the medical colleges – both Government and Private – in India?Arguments : I. No, each college has unique requirements and decisions on admissions should, be left to the concerned colleges. II. Yes, this will bring in uniformity in the standard of students at the time of admissions and will reduce multiplicity.

if only argument I is strong.
if only argument II is strong.
if either argument I or II is strong.
if neither argument I nor II is strong.
if both argument I and II are strong.

9. Statement : Should all those who are caught using unfair means during examinations be arrested and imprisoned?Arguments : I. Yes, this is a very serious crime and the offenders should be punished accordingly. II. No, they should be warned and should be debarred from appearing in such examinations for the next three years.

if only argument I is strong.
if only argument II is strong.
if either argument I or II is strong.
if neither argument I nor II is strong.
if both argument I and II are strong.

10. Statement : Should there be a complete ban on use of chemical pesticides in the agricultural fields?Arguments : I. No, the crops will get damaged by the pests as almost each crop is attacked by pests during its life cycle. II. Yes, this pollutes the environment and also contaminates ground water, instead biological pesticides should be used.

if only argument I is strong.
if only argument II is strong.
if either argument I or II is strong.
if neither argument I nor II is strong.
if both argument I and II are strong.

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