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Directions : Question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decided which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument (s) and which is / are 'weak' argument (s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below.
Statement : Should India go in for computerization in all possible sectors ?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It will bring efficiency and accuracy in the work.
II. No. It will be can injustice to the monumental human resources which are at present underutilized.
III. No. Computerization demands a lot of money. We Should not waste money on it.
IV. Yes When advanced countries are introducing computers in every field, how, can India afford to lag behind ?
Only I is strong
Only I and II are strong
Only I and III are strong
Only II and III are strong
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Directions: In the problem a statement / group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logical follows from the given statement.
Statement : This book can help because all good books help.
Conclusions :
I. This is not a good book.
II.This is a good book.
III. No good book helps.
IV. Some good help.
Only I follows
Only II and III follows
Only II follows
Only IV follows
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Directions : In the problem below a statement is given followed by three courses of action numbered, I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the three given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.
Statement : There has been a significant drop in the water level of all the lakes supplying water to the city.
Courses of action : I. The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation.
II. The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water.
If only II follows
If either I or II follows
If neither I nor II follows
Both I and II follows
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Statement : To pass the examination, one must work hard.
I. Examination is related with hard work.
II. All those who work hard, pass.
III. Examination causes some anxiety and those who work hard overcome it.
IV. Without hard work, one does not pass.
V. Hard - working person is a satisfied person.
Only V follows
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Directions : Question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decided which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument (s) and which is / are 'weak' argument (s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question.
Statement : Should religion be taught in our schools ?
I. No. Ours is a secular state.
II. Yes. Teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.
III. No. How can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfill its role in the 21st century.
None are Strong
Only II is strong
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Directions : Question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decided which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument (s) and which is / are 'weak' argument (s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question.
Statement : Should the government open more medical colleges in the country ?
Arguments : I. Yes. There is urgent need of qualified doctors and the ration between doctors and the citizens is the lowest in India.
II. No. The Government should ensure quality education in the existing medical colleges as majority of the colleges lack necessary infrastructure.
If only argument II is strong;
If either I or II is strong;
If neither I nor II is strong;
If only argument I is strong;
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Direction : In the following questions, two statements are given each followed by two Conclusions/assumptions. I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given Conclusions/assumptions, if any, follows from the given statements.
Statement : Domestic demand has been increasing faster than the production of indigenous crude oil.
Conclusions : I. Crude oil must be imported.
II.Domestic demand should be reduced.
If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
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The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II.
Statement: Should the parents in India future be forced to opt only one child as against the two or many at present ?
I Yes. This is the only way to check the ever - increasing population of India.
II. No. This type of pressure tactic is not adopted by any other country in the world.
If only argument I is strong:
If only argument II is strong:
If neither I nor II is strong
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Statement : A group of school students was reported to be enjoying at a picnic spot during school hours.
Courses of action : I. The principal of the school contact the parents of those students and inform them with a real warning for future.
II. Some disciplinary action must be taken against those student for the awareness of all the other students.
Only I is follows
Only II is follows
Both I and II are follows
None of these
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Directions : In the problem below a statement is given followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You. have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement : "Buy pure natural honey of company X." - An advertisement in a newspaper.
Assumptions : I. Artificial honey can be prepared.
II. People do not mind paying more for pure and natural honey.
III. No other company supplies pure honey.
Only I is implicit
Only I and II are implicit
Only I and III are implicit
All are implicit
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Directions : In the problem below a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decided which of the given assumptions is implicit.
Statement : It is faster to travel by air to Delhi from Bangalore.
Assumptions : I. Bangalore and Delhi are connected by air.
II. There are no other means of transport available to Delhi from Bangalore.
If assumption I is implicit;
If only assumption II is implicit;
If neither I or II is implicit;
If neither I nor II is implicit and
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Statement : Should coal engines be replaced by electric in trains ?
I. Yes. Coal engines cause a lot of pollution.
II. Yes. Electric engines are good on performance, easy to operate and low on maintenance.
III. No. India does not produce enough electricity to fulfill its domestic needs also.
All are strong
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Directions : Question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decided which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument (s) and which is / are 'weak' argument (s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question.
Statement : Should women be given equal opportunity in the matter of employment in every field ?
I. Yes. They are equally capable.
II. No. They have to shoulder household responsibilities.
III. Yes. They should also go into the outside world.
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Statement : If you have any problems, bring them to me.
Assumptions : I. You have some problems.
II. I can solve any problem.
If only assumption I is implicit;
If either I or II is implicit
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Statements :
I. The principal will address the students at 10 a.m.
II. You are requested to take your seats before 10 a.m.
Assumptions :
I. If the student is not no his seat before 10 a.m., the function will not start.
II. The function will start as scheduled.
II is implicit.
Neither I nor II is implicit.
Both I and II are implicit.
I is implicit
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Statement : Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music.
Conclusions : I. Natural gifts need nurturing and care.
II. Even though voice is not good, one can keep practising.
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Statement : Should only one company be allowed to run the transport system in any one big city ?
Arguments : I Yes. This will put an end to unhealthy competitions among different companies.
II. No. The commuter should be given a wider choice of transport system.
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This section also consists of similar type of questions as in Type 1, with difference that three assumptions are given and the candidate is required to choose that group which is implicit in context of the given statement.
Statement : 'Smoking is injurious to heath'. - A warning printed on the cigarette packets.
Assumptions : I. People read printed matter on a cigarette packet
II. People take careful note of a warning.
III. Non - smoking promotes heath.
Only II is implicit
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Statement : Should India change its course from the economic reform process and look inward for all round economic development ?
Arguments : I. No. There is no way to look backward after having started the process.
II. Yes. This will benefit India in the long run as the reform process borrowed from western countries will adversely affect our economy.
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Statement : All the organised persons find time for rest. Sunita, in spite of her busy schedule, finds time for rest.
Conclusions : I. Sunita is an organised person.
II. Sunita is an industrious person.
If both I and II follows
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Statement : The university authority has decided to decentralize conduct of terminal examinations and give this responsibility to each college for its students to avoid delay in declaration of results.
Assumptions : I. The collages are equipped to carry out this responsibility.
II. There may not be uniformity in evaluation standard across the colleges .
III. The students may welcome this new development.
None is implicit
Only II and III are implicit
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Statement : Bank 'A' has announced reduction of half percentage on the interest rate on retail lending with immediate effect.
Assumptions : I. Other banks may also reduce the retail lending rates to be in competition.
II. Bank 'A' may be able to attract more customers for availing retail loans.
if only assumption II is implicit;
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Statement : The situation of this area still continues to be tense and out of control. People are requested to be in their homes only.
Assumptions : I. There had been some serious incidents.
II. People will not go to he office.
III. Normalcy will be restored shortly.
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Statement : On an average, twenty people are run over by trains and die everyday while crossing the railway tracks through the level crossing.
Courses of action : I. the railway authorities should be instructed to close all the level crossings.
II. Those who are found crossing the tracks, when the gates are closed should be heavily.
If only I follows;
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Statement : We must settle all the payment due to our suppliers within three working days.
Assumptions : I. We will always have necessary funds in our account to settle the bills.
II. We are capable of verifying and clearing the bills in less than three working days.
If both I and II are implicit.
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Statement : Should the admission to professional courses in India be given only on merit without any concession to any particular group of students ?
Arguments : I. Yes This will improve the quality of the professionals as they will be able to complete the courses successfully.
II. No. This will keep a large number of socially and economically backward students out of the reach of the professional courses.
If both I and II are strong;
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Statement : Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds ?
I. Yes. This will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds.
II. No. This is the only way to increase production substantially.
III. Yes. Genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
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In which following questions, a statement / group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself, choose the conclusion which logical follows from the given statement.
Statement : In the university examination, most of the candidates write in Hindi medium.
(a) Some candidates of this examination write in Hindi.
(b) Mostly candidates with Hindi medium appear i this examination.
(c) In this examination no candidate writes answers in medium other than Hindi.
(d) All the candidates who appear in this examination write answers in Hindi.
Only I follows.
Only II follows.
Only III follows.
Only IV follows.
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Statement : Items in big showrooms markets are costlier than similar items in small shops.
Assumptions : I. Items in small shops are never reliable.
II. Persons managing big showrooms are cheats.
III. Maintenance of big showrooms is an expensive affair in itself, hence the prices are a little higher.
Only III is implicit
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Statement : Should military service be made compulsory in our country ?
Arguments : I. It is against the policy of non - violence.
II. Yes. Every citizen should protect his country.