Analyzing Arguments - Logical Reasoning questions

Analyzing Arguments - Logical Reasoning questions

Read the paragraph carefully and determine the main point the author is trying to make. What conclusion can be drawn from the argument? Each paragraph is followed by four statements. One statement supports the author's argument better than the others do.

Q1. Against the backdrop of City terror attacks, Prime Minister today said the government will redouble its efforts to root out terrorism, and assured all help to the states in this regard.

A. Public felt that there was a complete lack of professional help to citizens in a city.
B. After the horrific terror attacks in the city last year, the government has taken many steps against terrorism.
C. Today, women are carrying pepper sprays; people are securing their houses through video camera and putting in place alarm systems.
D. On a global scale, after attacks like 9/11 and 26/11, terrorism has been highlighted.

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Q2. The CM of State X said ,”After 1998, without resorting to new taxes but extending several tax concessions, we have implemented several novel schemes, which no other State in a Country has attempted so far.”

A. With such new schemes, this government is striving for the inclusive development of the people of State X in political, social and economic spheres.
B. The Income tax department is set to issue fresh demand notices for payment of taxes to the tune of Rs 50 crore.
C. Much before the announcement of election date of ensuing Assembly polls in state, the income tax department has become active so as to increase its revenue from tax deducted at source.
D. In another development, I-T officers also conducted surveys at the offices and construction sites of the govt. projects.

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Q3. The moment the mobile clinic anchors onshore, people start trickling towards the tents that function as makeshift clinics and pharmacies . The arrival of Mobile boat clinic – brings hope to thousands of people living on the secluded islands in the majestic Brahmaputra in Assam.

A. Villagers here do not wear footwear and bathe in the river that leads to skin diseases and ear infection.
B. The Mobile Clinic concept received a boost after it entered into a partnership with the Government under the National Health Scheme.
C. Sometimes during floods when the river is in spate or when the water level is high, the service is aborted.
D. But it is the only men who have benefited most from the boat clinic.

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Q4. Should girls play boys'sports?

A. No, Girls have their rights and can choose if they want to play sports with boys or not.
B. No, Males are stronger and more aggressive in general, meaning females are more likely to be injured when playing on all-male teams.
C. Yes, Safety is first for girls they can get hurt.
D. Yes, Sports were created for women and men, girls and boys. Women may be a little more delicate then men, but if they want to play a sport, then they have to be prepared.

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Q5. What makes the latest advancement important is that researchers not only squeezed light into such a tight space but also succeeded in finding a novel way to keep that light energy from dissipating as it moved along, thereby achieving laser action.

A. This marks a major milestone in laser physics, and heralds a new era in the field of optics.
B. There are several applications of lasers that can probe, manipulate and characterize DNA molecules.
C. Laser hair removal, which is offered in medical offices as well as in freestanding medi-spas and salons, has become a sought-after method
D. Lasers are of high price and limited wavelength range.

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Q6. The week-long hostage crisis ended, when the Government agreed to release three hardcore terrorists in exchange for the freedom of Indian passengers of the hijacked Indian Aircraft.

A. Government would never compromise national interests no matter where the pressure came from.
B. The government has decided to embark on an `offensive strategy' to meet the challenge of terrorism.
C. The monks peep out of their rooms on the arrival of any vehicle near the Airport.
D. Threats from the hijackers to blow up the plane had forced the decision to hand over the terrorists and get the hostages back.

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Q7. Politics are inherent in us all and it would be fallacious to argue that one is not political. There are those who are very skilled at politics and their success can be very obvious and there are those who are not very skilled at politics and their own demise can be traced back to this lack of skill in politics.

A. Politics are the strategies we employ to accomplish our goals.
B. We vote for who's most popular or for prom king and queen.
C. Cheerleaders tend to be popular because they are remarkably cheerful.
D. Often politicians have to please people with different backgrounds and wishes.

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Q8. In some schools children can get homework as early as kindergarten, or by the third grade. Homework has been annoying many children by the fourth grade. Should homework be banned?

A. Yes, It can also lead to stressed out children that can throw fits and also gives less time for a kid to be a kid.
B. No, All of those people saying no are too lazy to do Homework and don’t realize how valuable it really is.
C. No, One of the main reasons that homework should be given for learners is to attain knowledge meticulously.
D. Yes, Homework is a serious waste of time, there are some benefits of homework but the negatives out-rule the benefits by a mile.

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Q9. Starvation may be due to food scarcity in the society. This causes decreased supply of food to the whole of the population, and thus mass starvation may occur.

A. Many organizations have been highly effective at reducing starvation in different regions.
B. Historically, starvation has been used as a death sentence.
C. Short of sitting in front of a potentially starving person and offering him or her food.
D. The share of starving people has decreased even faster.

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Q10. HIV/AIDS is a disease of the human immune system caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus. As the illness progresses, it interferes more and more with the immune system, making the person much more likely to get infections.

A. HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic.
B. Having HIV or AIDS can lead to discrimination and dealing with stigma.
C. In the early years of the disease epidemic, the death rate from AIDS was low.
D. Always monitor how many calories you burn with sports and everyday activities.

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Q11. Thanksgiving is not just an American holiday. Should we celebrate Thanksgiving?

A. No, A group of people were taken advantage of, tricked and massacred and we celebrate these accomplishments.
B. No we should not celebrate it imagine having a holiday that celebrates in essence the demise of your own race.
C. Yes, even everyday should be Thanksgiving.
D. Yes. Its remind us the time where we take a break and remember the good and bad times of our life.

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Q12. Sports are usually governed by a set of rules or customs, which serve to ensure fair competition, and allow consistent adjudication of the winner.

A. Sport is a major source of entertainment for non-participants.
B. Most people think that Sport is a rigorous form of exercise.
C. If one is already fit, he doesn’t need to involve in Sports Activities.
D. In organised sport, records of performance are often kept, and for popular sports, this information may be widely announced or reported in sport news.

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Q13. Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In humans, it is the general condition of a person's mind and body, usually meaning to be free from illness.

A. The main determinants of health include the physical environment, and the person's individual characteristics and behaviors.
B. Before embarking on a new exercise regimen, one should think about his/her needs and desires.
C. Most of the world's doctors are selfish about giving time and money to the poor.
D. Many people who live in emerging nations are not receiving proper medical care.

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Q14. Should governments install Internet filters to censor websites containing sexual or profane content?

A. No, the government should never install filters to block websites.
B. Yes, since there is currently very little that prevents children from accessing these sites.
C. Yes, governments should install filters that censor illegal activity that may be of a sexual or profane nature as this kind of garbage has no place in a public place.
D. No, not at all, in my opinion the internet is a resource for almost anything we can imagine.

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Q15. A Cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow has on its agenda a host of initiatives aimed at making the foreign investment climate more attractive. Not specifically in the agenda, however, is a proposal to merge 30 per cent of the dearness allowance of Central Government employees with the basic pay.

A. A merger of the DA with the basic pay automatically increases the basic, which in turn results in higher allowances on other heads since they are normally a percentage of the basic pay .
B. It would be difficult for State government to deny this benefit to their employees at this juncture.
C. Some thinks that agenda for the Cabinet is a proposal to increase the foreign investment limit.
D. Liberalisation of the foreign investment regime is not guided solely by political consideration.

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Q16. As is inevitable, when a prominent case of rape or sexual assault dominates the mindscape of a society, a slew of collateral issues also comes to the fore. One that has raised its head this time has been the question of privacy.

A. The incident itself raises certain vital questions on how rape and sexual assault must be reported .
B. Rape has always been seen as a stigma that only the woman victim has to bear.
C. The fear of being desert is one of the biggest reasons sexual crimes go largely unreported by women .
D. In this and many other instances, social users acted as conscience builders and discourage the rest of society into thinking right.

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Q18. Additional benches of High Courts will help reduce the costs of litigation, create new opportunities for people to seek justice, and provide more practice to lawyers.

A. The idea of establishing new HC benches by the author is very welcome but is not enough to address the access to judiciary.
B. It's a win-win situation for all those involved-litigants, lawyers and above all, our judicial system.
C. There are a number of efforts currently being taken across the country for promoting access to justice.
D. Legal education that is currently offered in Indian law schools needs to be improved by providing greater access and opportunities.

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Q19. There is no evidence to show that opinion polls impair in any way the ability to hold free and fair elections. Mature democracies like the US, UK, Germany and France allow them during elections.

A. The right of citizens in a democracy to information and freedom of expression must not be lightly taken.
B. If the polls are accurate, they inform voters which way the wind is blowing.
C. If the contention is that they are often wrong, that only proves the hypothesis that voters are swayed by them.
D. Communism allow opinion polls during elections.

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Q20. Should seniority will be the only criterion for the Administrative Posts in Government Departments?

A. Yes. Otherwise senior officers do feel disgraced.
B. No. It would be an injustice to those who are more deserving and suitable for Administrative posts.
C. Yes. Seniors are more experienced and must be rewarded for the same.
D. No. Sometimes Juniors must be given priority.

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