Statements and Arguments Practice Test 5 – Latest Pattern Questions for Competitive Exams

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The competitive examination pattern is moving towards analytical thinking. Questions from statements and arguments are created to measure your clarity of thought and reasoning skills.

Statements and Arguments Practice Test 5 consists of questions modified according to the current trend in competitive examinations. Practising these will keep you ahead in the race.

Statements and Arguments Practice Test 5

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📖 Read the Question carefully before answering the question.
⏳ Try to manage your time effectively.
✅ Each question has only one correct answer.
❌ There is no negative marking (if applicable — adjust if you have).
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📊 Your score will be displayed immediately after submission.
📚 After completing this test, attempt the remaining practice sets for better improvement.

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Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c) if either I or II is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor II is strong.
( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.
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 and all.
II. No, we have enough talent, let them stay where they want

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Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c) if either I or II is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor II is strong.
( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.
Statement:
Q)Should India have no military force at all?
Arguments
I. No, Other countries in the world do not believe in nonviolence
II. Yes, Many Indians believe in non - violence.

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Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c) if either I or II is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor II is strong.
( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.
Statement:
Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this may affect the voters’ mind and may affect the outcome.
II. No, such polls are conducted all over the world.

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Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c) if either I or II is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor II is strong.
( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.
Statement
Q)Should high chimneys be installed in industries?
Arguments
I. Yes, it reduces pollution at ground level.
II. No, it increases pollution in upper atmosphere.

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Should India support all the international policies of United States of America?
Arguments:
I. Many other powerful countries do not support the same.
II. Yes, This is the only way to gain access to USA developmental funds.

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Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c) if either I or II is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor II is strong.
( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.
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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Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c) if either I or II is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor II is strong.
( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.
Statement
Should persons convicted of criminal offenses in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?
Arguments
I. No, such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country.
II. Yes, it is democracy let people decide whom to vote.

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Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c) if either I or II is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor II is strong.
( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.
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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Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c) if either I or II is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor II is strong.
( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.
Statement:
Q)Should family planning be made compulsory in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, looking to the miser able conditions in India there is no other go.
II. No, in India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenet of some of the religions.

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Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c) if either I or II is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor II is strong.
( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.
Statement:
Q)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 and all.
II. No, we have enough talent, let them stay where they want

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