Logical Reasoning 2

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Is patriotism the biggest cause of war?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Patriotism is antithetical to brotherhood.
II. No. Patriotism is the highest ideal that all citizens should aspire for because it is a very positive and progressive trait.

Directions: The question has a set of four sequentially ordered statements; each statement can be classified as one of the following:
Facts, which deal with pieces of information that one has heard, seen or read, and which are pen the discovery or verification (the answer option indicates such a statements with an 'F')
Inferences, which are conclusions drawn about the unknown, on the basis of the known (the answer option indicates such a statement with an 'I').
Judgments, which are opinions that imply approval or disapproval of persons, objects, situations, and occurrences in the past, the present, or the future (the answer option indicates such as statement with a 'J')
Select the answer option that best describes the set of four statements.

1.     Banks are maintaining a strict scrutiny over loans to hazardous material industries with pollution potential such as power plants, oil refineries, paper mills and mineral extraction that impact environment adversely. 
   

2.     Banks ought to follow the guidelines that use environment sensitive parameters, apart from financial, so as to fund projects that will not have negative social effects.
   

3.     Having fixed the criteria to projects that are green considering longevity and recyclables of the raw material, it is but natural to monitor the ecological impact of a loan.  
   

4.     Some banks might even support water-harvesting projects, education, microfinance, forestry, and tree-plantations.
   

Directions: The question has a set of four sequentially ordered statements; each statement can be classified as one of the following:
Facts, which deal with pieces of information that one has heard, seen or read, and which are pen the discovery or verification (the answer option indicates such a statements with an 'F')
Inferences, which are conclusions drawn about the unknown, on the basis of the known (the answer option indicates such a statement with an 'I').
Judgments, which are opinions that imply approval or disapproval of persons, objects, situations, and occurrences in the past, the present, or the future (the answer option indicates such as statement with a 'J')
Select the answer option that best describes the set of four statements.

1.     Economic partnership between nations is the only way to address and resolve the risks and challenges of an economically intertwined world today, though the conflicts between the competitive countries persist and world trade is sharing of risks and rewards equitably. 
   

2.     India has sharpened its focus on promoting a rules based international trading environment and in Doha summit, the primary motive of India is promoting globalization of world trade correcting the imbalances of multilateral trade agreements.  
   

3.     In 2006, the developing countries achieved 7% growth as against 3.1% of developed countries and if this trend continues, it is possible to see a situation where Asia would be at the centre of international economic activity.
   

4.     With global economies having realized the benefits of integration, it becomes necessary that the impediments to innovation in the form of protectionism, counterfeiting and poor intellectual property regime should be tackled on priority basis.
   

Directions: The question has a set of four sequentially ordered statements; each statement can be classified as one of the following:
Facts, which deal with pieces of information that one has heard, seen or read, and which are pen the discovery or verification (the answer option indicates such a statements with an 'F')
Inferences, which are conclusions drawn about the unknown, on the basis of the known (the answer option indicates such a statement with an 'I').
Judgments, which are opinions that imply approval or disapproval of persons, objects, situations, and occurrences in the past, the present, or the future (the answer option indicates such as statement with a 'J')
Select the answer option that best describes the set of four statements.

1.     Indian society has seen a remarkable social transformation. Rapid urbanization, the breakdown of traditional families; the arrival of India on the world stage, information flow and technology boom are some of the social realities. 
   

2.     On medical front, the picture is dismal; India is fast becoming the diabetes capital of the world, not to speak of the Indian gene's proclivity to heart attacks and strokes. 
   

3.     Consumer behavior is fast changing; yoga and Ayurveda do help in keeping many ailments at bay, Ayurvedic spas, a clear preference for natural or herbal solutions are gaining currency. 
   

4.     Some Indian marketers are responding to the changed behavior of the consumer as the stores are flooded with fortified foods, organic foods and sugar free items.
   

Directions: In the following question, classify the four sentences as
(A) Concluding Assertion, if it is a point of view (A)
(B) Supporting Reason, if it is meant to convince the other about the point of view (B)
(C) Irrelevant statement, if it neither supports, nor opposes the point of view (C)
(D) Counter argument, if it contains logic opposed to the concluding assertion (D).

1.     There is an onslaught of primary agricultural products in the import market.
   

2.     Apple imports from the U.S. are expected to be 28 million kg in the next fiscal.
   

3.     Lax quarantine and import regulations have made the entry of foreign products easier.
   

4.     A 'confused market' is an inevitable fallout of globalization.
   

Directions: In the following question, classify the four sentences as
(A) Concluding Assertion, if it is a point of view (A)
(B) Supporting Reason, if it is meant to convince the other about the point of view (B)
(C) Irrelevant statement, if it neither supports, nor opposes the point of view (C)
(D) Counter argument, if it contains logic opposed to the concluding assertion (D).

1.     Indian users aren't warming up to low-cost computers with limited features.
   

2.     Another little gadget resembling a conventional laptop has recently resurfaced in the market.
   

3.     Indian users want everything in their machine even at a higher price.
   

4.     Some companies are trying to use cheaper Chinese components to break the price barrier.
   

Directions: In the following question, classify the four sentences as
(A) Concluding Assertion, if it is a point of view (A)
(B) Supporting Reason, if it is meant to convince the other about the point of view (B)
(C) Irrelevant statement, if it neither supports, nor opposes the point of view (C)
(D) Counter argument, if it contains logic opposed to the concluding assertion (D).

1.     The simultaneous rise of China, Japan and India is posing a geopolitical conundrum.
   

2.     China is decades ahead of India on every conceivable parameter.
   

3.     China's growth in the last decade has not been as smooth as official figures suggest.
   

4.     Asia will see the simultaneous rise of three global powers.
   

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Is science more important than art?
Arguments:
I. Yes. All the progress in the world has been possible only with the help of science.
II. No. Art is the representation of the soul's progress, so it is as important as outer progress.

Directions: In the following question, classify the four sentences as
(A) Concluding Assertion, if it is a point of view (A)
(B) Supporting Reason, if it is meant to convince the other about the point of view (B)
(C) Irrelevant statement, if it neither supports, nor opposes the point of view (C)
(D) Counter argument, if it contains logic opposed to the concluding assertion (D).

1.     In 2007, Indians spent over Rs. 4000 crores in Dubai.
   

2.     Tax incentives make realty an attractive lure for Indians in Dubai.
   

3.     Dubai is the next big destination for Indian real-estate developers.
   

4.     There has been a 20-25% rise in property rates in Dubai.
   

Directions: In the following question, classify the four sentences as
(A) Concluding Assertion, if it is a point of view (A)
(B) Supporting Reason, if it is meant to convince the other about the point of view (B)
(C) Irrelevant statement, if it neither supports, nor opposes the point of view (C)
(D) Counter argument, if it contains logic opposed to the concluding assertion (D).

1.     Dollar's exalted global status has survived ever since.
   

2.     If Euro can be an alternative, is a question.
   

3.     There is a need for a clear alternative to the dollar as the global currency standard.
   

4.     The value of dollar has sharply fallen over the last some years.
   

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Can we live without army?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Army is nothing but a huge burden on the exchequer.
II. No. It protects our sovereignty that is the existence and identity of a country.

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Is terrorism the only solution to terrorism?
Arguments:
I. Yes. The terrorists are hardened criminals; we cannot afford to be lenient towards them.
II. No. All terrorists are not the same, and this cannot be taken as a generalized rule.

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Are people satisfied with higher salaries in jobs?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Money is the biggest motivator in life.
II. No. There are other things as important as salary.

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Is privatization of education a boon?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Privatisation in all fields brings greater efficiencies and increases quality.
II. No. Education being a social issue should directly be under the control of the government.

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Should capital punishment be banned?
Arguments:
I. Yes. No human being has the right to take somebody else's life under any circumstances.
II. No. It is important to set a strong precedent (in this case capital punishment) to deter people from committing crimes.

Directions: In the following question, classify the four sentences as
(A) Concluding Assertion, if it is a point of view (A)
(B) Supporting Reason, if it is meant to convince the other about the point of view (B)
(C) Irrelevant statement, if it neither supports, nor opposes the point of view (C)
(D) Counter argument, if it contains logic opposed to the concluding assertion (D).

1.     Delhi case can be easily emulated in this scenario as it had been a success story.
   

2.     Honking is forbidden in areas of schools and hospitals in Mumbai.
   

3.     The government wants Mumbai to shed away the distinction of being noisiest in India.
   

4.     It is important to 'noise map' the noisy spots in Mumbai.
   

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Should stray animals be killed?
Arguments:
I. Yes. They are a threat to the citizen's welfare.
II. No. All beings, even animals have an equal right to live on Earth, because we are co-inhabitants.

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Is destiny everything in life?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Most of the time in life, things don't happen the way we will them to happen. This can be explained only by the power of destiny.
II. No. Destiny is subservient to hard work, patience and faith.

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced, one in favour and one against. You have to decide which of the following argument is/are strong and which is/are weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue:
Are women better managers than men?
Arguments:
I. Yes, women have favourable genetic make-up that gives them better soft skills.
II. No, men are conditioned to be more action-oriented and effective.

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced, one in favour and one against. You have to decide which of the following arguments is/are strong and which is/are weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue:
Should teachers be assessed by students?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will work as a motivational as well as a monitoring tool in the case of teachers.
II. No, the students are not competent enough to assess the teachers.

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced, one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument(s) is/are strong and which is/are weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue:
Should people marry before the age of 30?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will reduce crimes against women in the society.
II. No, one should concentrate on one’s career before 30.

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced, one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument(s) is/are strong and which is/are weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue:
Have we become used to bad news?
Arguments:
I. Yes, we are indifferent because the bad news don’t concern us.
II. No, as human beings, we can never be unfeeling.