Logical Reasoning - Statement Arguments Questions and Answers

Assertion
 (A): I came late today.
 Reason
 (R): It was raining.

Here a statement is followed by two arguments 1 and 2. You have to decide which argument is a 'strong argument' and which is a 'weak argument'. Give Answer –

Statement: Should student union elections be banned in universities?

Argument 

1. Yes, it will be helpful in creating an academic environment in the universities.

2. No, we will not get any politicians in future.

Here, a statement is given followed by some conclusions. Choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statement-

Statements:

Most of the teachers are honest. Rekha is honest.

Conclusion :

Direction: One or two statements are given, followed by two Arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given Arguments can definitely be drawn from the given statement(s). Indicate your answer.
Statement:
Are harsh punishments more effective in reducing crime?
Arguments:
I. No, Punishment and its harshness should be decided depending on the nature of crime and underlying intentions of a person.
II. Yes, because punishment is deserved in proportion to the seriousness of an offence.

Statement - Quality has a price tag. India is allocating lots of funds to education.

Conclusion - I. Quality of education in India would improve soon

                       II. Funding alone can enhance quality of education

In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.

I. Over the last two years 22% of the Company P’s manpower was laid off.
II. Over the past two years Company P has sold off many of their major assets.

In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of actions, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the course of action/s logically follow for pursuing. Statement: Some serious mistakes were found in the technical section of a company. Course of Action:

I. An efficient technical team should be appointed to check the technical errors.
II. A reason explanation notice should be issued to all the employees involved in the irregularities.

In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.
 I. Since the past three years, State M has reported a sharp and substantial decline in the state’s agricultural produce.
 II. In the last five years, there has been an increase in the overall average Rainfall by 6% in State M bringing respite to the farmers.

A question is given, followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements is sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and select the appropriate answer.
 Question: How many people are standing in the row where all people are facing north?
Statements:
 (I) A is fourth from the left end; M is second to the right of A; and R is second from the left end.
 (II) M is fourth from the right end; only two people Stand between M and B.

Directions: A statement is given fo, wed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be lane even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.

Statement:
 Many students are addicted to mobile games and this leads to poor academic performance.

Inference:

I. Many Students are not paying attention to studies due to mobile games.

II. It is only because of mobile games that students fail the examination.