Statement Arguments Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.
I. Over the last two years 22% of the Company P’s manpower was laid off.
II. Over the past two years Company P has sold off many of their major assets.
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64996450c7d7c7e067283c76II. Over the past two years Company P has sold off many of their major assets.
- 1Both I and II are effects of a common cause.true
- 2I is the cause and II is its possible effect.false
- 3II is the cause and I is its possible effect.false
- 4Both I and II are independent causes.false
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Answer : 1. "Both I and II are effects of a common cause."
Q: A statement is given below followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the assumption is implicit in the statement.
Statement:
A warning in a train compartment "To stop train, pull the chain". Penalty for improper use 1000."
Assumptions.
I. Some people misuse the stop chain.
II. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.
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64c7a6a2a4dbfb486bdb360dA warning in a train compartment "To stop train, pull the chain". Penalty for improper use 1000."
I. Some people misuse the stop chain.
II. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.
- 1If only assumption I is implicit.false
- 2If only assumption II is implicit.false
- 3If both I and II are implicit.true
- 4If neither I nor II is implicit.false
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Answer : 3. "If both I and II are implicit. "
Q: Statement:
Should school education be made free in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
II. No, it would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.
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5f6b2b3df9079a64e3b1cf39- 1Cfalse
- 2Dfalse
- 3Afalse
- 4Btrue
- 5Efalse
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Answer : 4. "B"
Q: Statement
Should India create a huge oil reserve like some Western countries to face difficult situations in future?
Arguments
I. No, there is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle.
II. Yes, this will help India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due unforeseen circumstances.
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5f6b24a2e68c06196f20eebe- 1Cfalse
- 2Dfalse
- 3Afalse
- 4Btrue
- 5Efalse
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Answer : 4. "B"
Q: Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.
Statement:
Extensive use of pesticides in agricultural production contaminates soil and water, remain in the crops and finally enter food chain, thereby posing threat to the human beings.
Inference:
I. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production is not good for people.
II. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production can have a bad effect on water.
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64afb094e154aff5335f33d3Extensive use of pesticides in agricultural production contaminates soil and water, remain in the crops and finally enter food chain, thereby posing threat to the human beings.
I. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production is not good for people.
II. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production can have a bad effect on water.
- 1If only II followsfalse
- 2If neither I nor II followsfalse
- 3If only I followsfalse
- 4If both I and II followtrue
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Answer : 4. "If both I and II follow"
Q: In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which course of action/s logically follows for pursuing.
Statement:
A large number of the people of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from Malaria disease.
Course of Action:
I. The city municipal authorities should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in the city.
II. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
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64c8fd0742082e8c9b7fb6a6A large number of the people of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from Malaria disease.
I. The city municipal authorities should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in the city.
II. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
- 1Both I and II followtrue
- 2Only II followsfalse
- 3Only I followsfalse
- 4Neither I nor II followsfalse
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Answer : 1. "Both I and II follow"
Q: In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of actions, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the course of action/s logically follow for pursuing. Statement: Some serious mistakes were found in the technical section of a company. Course of Action:
I. An efficient technical team should be appointed to check the technical errors.
II. A reason explanation notice should be issued to all the employees involved in the irregularities.
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64997014fa168d600a137613II. A reason explanation notice should be issued to all the employees involved in the irregularities.
- 1Neither I nor II followsfalse
- 2Only I followsfalse
- 3Only II followsfalse
- 4Both I and II followtrue
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Answer : 4. "Both I and II follow"
Q:A statement is given followed by four alternative arguments. Select the alternative which is most appropriate.
Statement:
Is it necessary that education should be job oriented?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the aim of education is to prepare persons for earning.
II. Yes, educated person should stand on his own feet after completion of education.
III. No, education should be for sake of knowledge only.
IV. No, one may take up agriculture where education is not necessary.
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63a6b36af4e72c5ab6e6754aIs it necessary that education should be job oriented?
- 1Only I and II arguments are strongtrue
- 2Only III and IV arguments are strongfalse
- 3Only I argument is strongfalse
- 4Only I and III arguments are strongfalse
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