Statement and Argument Reasoning Questions and Answers for SSC and Bank exams

Important Statement and Argument questions and answers:

Q.23.  Statement: 

Should shifting agriculture be practised?

Arguments:

1. No. It is a wasteful practice.

2. Yes. Modern methods of farming are too expensive.

(A) Only argument I is strong

(B) Only argument II is strong

(C) Either I or II is strong

(D) Neither I nor II is strong

(E)  Both I and II are strong

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Q.24.  Statement: 

Is pen mightier than a sword?

Arguments:

1. Yes. Writers influence the thinking of the people.

2. No. With the help of physical force one can conquer all.

(A) Only argument I is strong

(B) Only argument II is strong

(C) Either I or II is strong

(D) Neither I nor II is strong

(E) Both I and II are strong

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Q.25.  Statement: 

Should there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools?

Argument:

1. Yes, this will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed

2. No, college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to college

(A) Only Argument I is strong

(B) Only Argument II is strong

(C) If either I or II is strong

(D) If neither I nor II is strong

(E) If both I and II are strong

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Q.26. Statement: 

Should there be no examination up to STD IX in all the schools in India?

Argument:

1. No, students need to go through the process of giving examinations right from young age.

2. Yes, this will help students to think laterally and achieve their creative pursuits

(A) Only Argument I is strong

(B) Only Argument II is strong

(C) If either I or II is strong

(D) If neither I nor II is strong

(E) If both I and II are strong

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Q.27. Statement: 

Should there be only two political parties in India?

Argument:

1. Yes, in many developed countries there are only two political parties

2. No, Indian electorate is not mature to select between only two political parties

(A) Only Argument I is strong

(B) Only Argument II is strong

(C) If either I or II is strong

(D) If neither I nor II is strong

(E) If both I and II are strong

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Q.28. Statement: 

Should luxury hotels be banned in India?

Arguments:

1. Yes. They are places from where international criminals operate.

2. No. Affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.

(A) Only argument I is strong

(B) Only argument II is strong

(C) Either I or II is strong

(D) Neither I nor II is strong

(E) Both I and II are strong

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