based on one statement & three or more arguments Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 6 [UCO Bank (PO) 2010]

• Statement:
• Should there be a complete ban on setting up thermal power plants in India?

• Arguments:
• I. Yes, this is the only way to control further adds to environmental pollution.
• II. No, there is a huge shortage of electricity in most parts of the country and hence, the generation of electricity needs to be augmented.
• III. No, many developed countries continue to set up thermal power plants in their countries.

a) None is strong

b) Only I is strong

c) only II is strong

d) only III is strong

e) Either I or II is strong

Question : 7 [UCO Bank (PO) 2010]

• Statement:
• Should there be a restriction on the construction of high rise buildings in big cities in India?

• Arguments:
• I. No, big cities in India do not have adequate open land plots to accommodate the growing population.
• II. Yes, only the builders and developers benefit from the construction of high-rise buildings.
• III. Yes, the government should first provide adequate infrastructural facilities to the existing buildings before allowing the construction of new high-rise buildings.

a) only II is strong

b) only III is strong

c)  I and III are strong

d) Only I is strong

e) None of the above

Question : 8 [Canara Bank (PO) 2010]

• Statement:
• Should road repair work in big cities be carried out only late at night?

• Arguments:
• I. No, this way the work will never get completed.
• II. No, there will be an unnecessary use of electricity.
• III. Yes, the commuters will face a lot of problems due to repair work during the day.

a) None is strong

b) Only I is strong

c) Only III is strong

d)  I and III are strong

e) I and II are strong

Question : 9

• Statement:
• Should the rule of wearing a helmet for both driver and pillion rider while driving a motorbike to be enforced strictly?

• Arguments:
• I. Yes, it is a rule and should be followed strictly by all.
• II. No, each individual knows how to protect his own life and it should be left to this discretion.
• III. No, it does not ensure safety as only the head is protected and the rest of the body is not.
• IV. Yes, it is a necessity as head, being the most sensitive organ, is protected by the helmet.

a) None is strong

b)  I and III are strong

c) I and IV are strong

d) II and IV are strong

e) All are strong

Question : 10

• Statement:
• Should all the management institutes in the country be brought under government control?

• Arguments:
• I. No, the government does not have adequate resources to run such institutes effectively.
• II. No, each institute should be given the freedom to function on its own.
• III. Yes, this will enable us to have standardised education for all the students.
• IV. Yes, only then the quality of education would be improved.

a) None is strong

b) I, II and III are strong

c) I and II are strong

d) All are strong

e) Only III is strong