(Sample Material) CSAT Online Coaching : Logical reasoning and analytical ability "Statement and Arguments"

Sample Material of Our Online Coaching Programme

Subject: Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Topic: Statement and Arguments

Directions(1 to 2): In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to distinguish between “strong” argument and “weak” argument. A “strong” argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A “weak” argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may he related to the trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments, numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is “strong” and which is `weak’. Give answer

(a) if only argument I is strong
(b) if only argument II is strong
(c) if neither I nor II is strong
(d) if both I and II are strong.

1. Statement: Should there be capital punishment for those who are found guilty of rape charges

Arguments:

I. Yes, this is the only way to eliminate such atrocities on women.
II. No, this will read to more violence as culprits may even kill the rape victims.

2.Statement: Should all foreign banks immediately be asked to close down their operations in India?

Arguments

I. No, this will have an adverse impact on Indian economy.
II. Yes, this is the only way to make the Indian banks survive and proposes.

Directions(3 to 4): Each questions given below consists of a Statement: , followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are ;strong’ argument (s) and which is/are ‘weak’ argument (s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

3.Statement: Should there be complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds ?

Arguments

I. Yes, this will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds.
II. No, this is the only way to increase productions substantially.
III. Yes, genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.

(a) Only I and II are strong
(b) Only II is strong
(c) Only II and III are strong
(d) Only I and III are strong

4. Statement: Should the public sector undertaking be allowed to adapt hire and fire policy.

Arguments

I. Yes, this will help the public sector undertakings to get of non-performing employees and reward the performing employees.
II. No, this will give an unjust handle to the management and they may use it Indiscriminately.
III. Yes, this will helps increase the level of efficiency of these organization and these will become profitable establishments.

(a) None is strong
(b) Only I and II are strong
(c) Only II and III are strong
(d) Only I and III are strong