Logical Reasoning Questions and Answers
Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.
Statement : Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks ?
Arguments :
I. No, People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks.
II. Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.
The proposed scheme would discourage people from keeping deposit for longer durations and not draw in more funds. So, only argument I holds.
Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.
Statement : Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, this leads to indiscriminate female foeticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance.
II. No, people have a right to know about their unborn child.
Parents indulging in sex determination of their unborn child generally do so as they want to keep only a boy child and do away with girl child. So, argument I hold strong. Also, people have right to know only about the health, development and general well-being of the child before its birth, and not the sex. So, argument II does not hold strong.
Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.
Statement : Should Government close down loss making public sector enterprise ?
Arguments :
I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do.
II. Yes, in a competitive world the rule is survival is of the fittest.
Closing, down public-sector enterprise ill definitely throw the engaged person out of employment. So, argument I hold strong. also, closing down is no solution for a loss- making enterprise. Rather , its causes of failure should be studied, canalized and the essential reforms implemented. Even if this does not work out, the enterprise may be privatized. So, argument II is vague.
Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.
Statement : Should all the criminal convicted for committing murder be awarded capital punishment ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, this will be a significant step towards reducing cases of murder in future.
II. No, nobody has the right to take any person's life irrespective the acts of such individuals.
Argument I is strong because by giving capital punishment to murderers, the cases of murdering will be reduced. Argument II is weak because by doing so there will be increase in such criminal cases day-by-day.
Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.
Statement : Should there be a maximum ceiling imposed on the earnings of an individual in an organization ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, this is the only way to create more opportunities for those who seek professional training.
II. No, this will dilute the quality of professional training as all such colleges may not be equipped to conduct such course.
Both the arguments are strong because by doing so, students will get more opportunities and it is also correct that without any affiliation the quality of training will decrease.
Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.
Statement : Should the Government restrict all political and religious processions without prior permission of the government ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, such processions lead to riots many times.
II. No, this is against the human rights in a democratic country.
Either I or II is strong. Generally the undesirable elements in processions do so wrong things with the purpose to disturb the peace. Hence restrictions for such processions is necessary. But in democratic country this is against the human race.
Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
Mutiny is a conspiracy among a group of individuals to openly oppose, change or overthrow an authority to which they are subject. Which situation below is the best example of a Mutiny?
Answer: The Indian rebellion of 1857 was a period of armed uprising in India against British colonial power.
Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
Quid pro quo mean "a favour for a favour" . Which situation below can be the best example of a Quid pro quo ?
Answer: Relationships that understand the need for a healthy give and take balance are less likely to fail because both partners know and understand the value of the other.
Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
Theo is relating to deities. Which statement is below a example of Theo?
Answer: The center piece to the circus is the famous statue of Eros, the pagan god of love.
Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
The diagnostic term 'mental retardation' is finally being eliminated in the upcoming international classifications of diseases and disorders. Which situation below is the best example of a Mental Retardation?
Answer: Sandra diagnosed before age 18 that includes below-average general intellectual function, and a lack of the skills necessary for daily living.
