Logical Reasoning - Statement Arguments Questions and Answers

Statement: 

Is pen mightier than a sword?

Arguments: 

I. Yes, writers influence the thinking of the people. 

II. No, with the help of physical force one can conquer all. 

Statement: 

Is paying ransom tow agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, The victims must be saved at all cost 

II. No, It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities. 

Statement: 

Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, this will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote. 

II. No, in a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions. 

Statement: 

Should words like 'Smoking is injurious to health' essentially appear on cigarette packs? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, it is a sort of brain wash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff. 

II. No, It hampers the enjoyment of smoking 

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. 

Give answer 

( a ) if only argument I is strong. 

( b ) if only argument II is strong. 

( c) if either I or II is strong. 

( d ) if neither I nor II is strong. 

( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.

Statement 

Should persons convicted of criminal offenses in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?

Arguments 

I. No, such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country. 

II. Yes, it is democracy let people decide whom to vote. 

Statement: 

Should family planning be made compulsory in India? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, looking to the miser able conditions in India there is no other go. 

II. No, in India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenet of some of the religions. 

Consider the given statements and decide which of the following concepts are implicit in the following statement.
Statement:
The headmistress has called a meeting of all parents and teaching staff to discuss the fee structure.
Accreditation:
I. There are plans to rebuild the fee structure.
II. The meeting was called to reach a general consensus.

Given is a statement followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.
Statement:
There is an increase in mobile usage and cell phone towers.
Arguments:
I. It shows global development and fast and easy way to get connected with the wider world.
II. In the long run, there will be more signals that will affect the normal functioning of the ecological systems.

 Statement:
 Should schools in India have only one board of
 education?
 Arguments:
 I) Yes, it will create uniformity and equality in education.
 II No, it will reduce chances of either quality education or/and may affect literacy rate

Statement:
 Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements?
 Arguments:
 Yes, Most of the energy sources used at present is exhaustible.
 No. Harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.