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Question 1
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong and weak arguments. Strong arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. 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. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a Strong argument is and which a weak argument is.
Statement:
Should a lot of money be spent on promoting movies?
Arguments:
A) Yes. It is an essential component of attracting more audience.
B) No. it only leads to wastage of resources.
Question 2
Direction: In the following question, some statements followed by some conclusions are given. Taking the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows the given statements.
Statement :
Comic books contain pictures.
Conclusions :
I. All book contain pictures.
II. Books may or may not contain pictures.
III. Books other than the comic books do not contain pictures.
Comic books contain pictures.
Conclusions :
I. All book contain pictures.
II. Books may or may not contain pictures.
III. Books other than the comic books do not contain pictures.
Question 3
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong and weak arguments. Strong arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. 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. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a Strong argument is and which a weak argument is.
Statement: Should the practice of transfer of sub- inspectors from police stations of one city to those of another be stopped?
Arguments:
A) No. Transfer of officers is a routine administrative matter and we must continue it.
B) Yes, it involves a lot of government expenditure and causes inconvenience to many in comparison to the benefits it yields.
Question 4
Direction: In the following question, statement(s) is given followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if It seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusion(s), if any, follow(s) from the given statement(s).
Statement:
To achieve economic development, people should work hard.
Conclusions:
I. Economic development is directly related to People's hard work.
II. Working hard by all the people is impossible.
To achieve economic development, people should work hard.
Conclusions:
I. Economic development is directly related to People's hard work.
II. Working hard by all the people is impossible.
Question 5
Direction: In this question, one or two statement(s) is/are given, followed by two conclusions/ assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.
Statement:
In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.
Conclusion:
I. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
II. The opening batsmen were spinners.
In a one day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200. Out of these 160 runs were made by spinners.
Conclusion:
I. 80% of the team consists of spinners.
II. The opening batsmen were spinners.
Question 6
Direction: In the following question, a statement is given followed by two courses of action. Assuming everything given in the statement is true, decide which of the option logically worth pursuing.
Statement:
Some School students were spotted at a movie theatre and adjacent gaming club at school hours.
Courses of action:
I. Principal or concerned teacher should inform the parents and ask them to advise the children.
II. Students should be given a warning and a light punishment so that other students may also become aware.
Some School students were spotted at a movie theatre and adjacent gaming club at school hours.
Courses of action:
I. Principal or concerned teacher should inform the parents and ask them to advise the children.
II. Students should be given a warning and a light punishment so that other students may also become aware.
Question 7
Direction: In the question below a statement followed by two courses of Action. On the basis of information given in statement, you have to assume everything in statement is true then decide which of the suggested course of action is worth pursuing.
Statement:
In the road accidents, the pillion riders are receiving more head injuries than the driver.
Courses of actions:
I. Pillion riders should also wear the helmet.
II. The current rule should be reversed so that the helmet is made compulsory for the pillion riders but not the drivers.
In the road accidents, the pillion riders are receiving more head injuries than the driver.
Courses of actions:
I. Pillion riders should also wear the helmet.
II. The current rule should be reversed so that the helmet is made compulsory for the pillion riders but not the drivers.
Question 8
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong and weak arguments. Strong arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. 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. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a Strong argument is and which a weak argument is.
Statement: Should there be compulsory police verification before a person applies for passport?
Arguments:
A) No. This is a sheer intrusion into the privacy of an individual.
B) Yes. It is a very valuable document and it is necessary to ensure that it does not go into the wrong hands.
Question 9
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong and weak arguments. Strong arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. 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. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a Strong argument is and which a weak argument is.
Statement: Should government services be linked with academic degree and diploma?
Arguments:
A) No. A large number of people with meager academic qualifications will apply.
B) No. Importance of higher education will be diminished.
Question 10
There are some statements and conclusions given below. Consider the statements correct despite they are different from known general facts?
Statements:
1. No country in the world has gained self-reliance.
2. Mechanization is failed completely.
Conclusions:
I. Becoming self-reliant is impossible.
II. Human labor is more productive in comparison to the machine.
Statements:
1. No country in the world has gained self-reliance.
2. Mechanization is failed completely.
Conclusions:
I. Becoming self-reliant is impossible.
II. Human labor is more productive in comparison to the machine.
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