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Statement and Argument Questions for Competitive Exams

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In various competitive exams, questions related to statement and argument are often asked in logical reasoning, in which the candidate is expected to choose the correct option from the argument given below the given statement in questions. In solving such questions, many times students take too much time in the exam because they have to choose the right option, so it is important to practice the planning of these questions.

Today I am providing questions related to statements and arguments under Logical Reasoning for competitive exams. If you are also preparing for any competition exam then here you can practice with the help of important questions given.

Important Statement and Argument Questions

Q :  

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 shifting agriculture be practiced? 

Arguments: 

I. No, it is a wasteful practice? 

II. Yes, Modern methods of farming are too expensive. 

(A) D

(B) E

(C) A

(D) B

(E) C

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Statement: 

Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, rural people are creative. 

II. Yes, this would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent. 

(A) C

(B) D

(C) A

(D) B

(E) E

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Statement:

Should an organization like UNO be dissolved? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, with cold war coming to an end such organizations have no role to play. 

II. No, In the absence of such organization there may be a world war. 

(A) C

(B) D

(C) A

(D) B

(E) E

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

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. 

(A) D

(B) E

(C) A

(D) B

(E) C

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

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. 

(A) D

(B) E

(C) A

(D) B

(E) C

Correct Answer : B

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