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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
In each question below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is Strong argument and which is Weak Argument
STATEMENT: Should all the infrastructure development projects in India be handed over to the private sector?
Arguments: I. No, the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such projects.
II. Yes, such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.
Correct
SOLUTION: (d)
Clearly, such projects are to be handed over to private sector if they are a competent authority. So, argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.
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SOLUTION: (d)
Clearly, such projects are to be handed over to private sector if they are a competent authority. So, argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In each question below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is Strong argument and which is Weak Argument
STATEMENT: Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India?
Arguments: I. Yes, they must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities etc
II. No, we have enough talent; let them stay where they want.
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SOLUTION: (d)
Clearly, every person must be free to work whenever he wants and no compulsion should be made to confine one to one’s own country. So, argument I is vague. However, talented scientists can be of great benefit to the nation and some alternatives as special incentives or better prospects may be made available to them to retain them within their motherland. So, argument II also does not hold.
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SOLUTION: (d)
Clearly, every person must be free to work whenever he wants and no compulsion should be made to confine one to one’s own country. So, argument I is vague. However, talented scientists can be of great benefit to the nation and some alternatives as special incentives or better prospects may be made available to them to retain them within their motherland. So, argument II also does not hold.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
In each of the following questions, a statement is given that is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II.
- STATEMENT: X is one of the probable candidates short-listed for the post of the Director of AA Institution.
Conclusion: I. Mr. X will be selected as Director of AA Institute.
II. Mr. X will not be selected as the Director of AA Institute.
Correct
SOLUTION: (c)
According to the statements, the fact that Mr. X has been short-listed for the post, does not confirm his selection. So, either I or II follows.
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SOLUTION: (c)
According to the statements, the fact that Mr. X has been short-listed for the post, does not confirm his selection. So, either I or II follows.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In each of the following questions, a statement is given that is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II.
STATEMENT: Morning walk is good for health.
Conclusion: I. All the healthy people go for morning walk.
II. Evening walk is harmful.
Correct
SOLUTION: (d)
According to the statement, it is clear that morning walk is good for health but it does not clarify that evening walk is harmful and also all healthy people need not be morning walkers.
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SOLUTION: (d)
According to the statement, it is clear that morning walk is good for health but it does not clarify that evening walk is harmful and also all healthy people need not be morning walkers.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
In each of the following questions, a statement is given that is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II.
STATEMENT: Vegetables prices are soaring in the market.
Conclusions: I. Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity.
II. People cannot eat vegetables.
Correct
SOLUTION: (d)
The availability of vegetables is not mentioned in the given statement. So, I does not follow. Also, II is not directly related to the statement and so it also does not follow.
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SOLUTION: (d)
The availability of vegetables is not mentioned in the given statement. So, I does not follow. Also, II is not directly related to the statement and so it also does not follow.
