(SBI PO Sample Material) Reasoning : Statement & Arguments (MCQs)

Directions (Q. 1-5): Each question given below is followed by two arguments numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide which of the arguments is strong argument and which is a weak argument.

1. If only argument (I) is strong
2. If only argument (II) is strong
3. If either (I) or (II) is strong
4. If neither (I) nor (II) is strong
5. If both (I) and (II) are strong

1. Should private sector be permitted to operate telephone services?

Arguments:

(I) Yes. They are operating in advanced Western countries.
(II) No. It is risky to put them in private hands.

2. Should India go in for computerisation in industry?

Arguments:

(I) No, It will aggravate the growing unemployment in India.
(II) Yes, It will bring precision, refinement and speed in industrial production.

3. Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published?

Arguments:

(I) Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply.
(II) No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.

4. Should Scouts and Guides training be made compulsory in schools?

Arguments:

(I) Yes. This training will inclucate discipline in students.
(II) No. It will bring regimentation in education

5. Should India go in for computerisation in industries?

Arguments:

(I) No. Computerisation demands a lot of money. We should not waste money on it.
(II) Yes. When advanced countries are introducing computers in various areas, how can India afford to lag behind.

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