Reasoning interview questions – page 12

Statement : There has been a significant drop in the water level of all the lakes supplying water to the city. Arguments : I. The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation. II. The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water.

1. A.if only I follows
2. B.if only II follows
3. C.if either I or II follows
4. D.if neither I nor II follows
5. E.if both I and II follow

Statement : Most of those who study in premier engineering colleges in India migrate to developed nations for better prospects in their professional pursuits. Arguments : I. All the students joining these colleges should be asked to sign a bond at the time of admission to the effect that they will remain in India at least for ten years after they complete education. II. All those students who desire to settle in the developed nations should be asked to pay entire cost of their education which the government subsidises.

1. A.if only I follows
2. B.if only II follows
3. C.if either I or II follows
4. D.if neither I nor II follows
5. E.if both I and II follow

Statement : Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states? Arguments : I. No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country. II. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should judiciary be independent of the executives? Arguments : I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive. II. No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both 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 pools are conducted all over the world.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if neither I nor II is strong

Statement : Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas? Arguments : I. Yes. Rural people are creative. II. Yes. This would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should religion be banned? Arguments : I. Yes. It develops fanaticism in people. II. No. Religion binds people together.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements? Arguments : I. Yes. Most of the energy sources used at present are exhaustible. II. No. Harnesssing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals. Arguments : I. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money. II. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives? Arguments : I. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there. II. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So, why offer extra incentives.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should high chimneys be installed in industries? Arguments : I. Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level. II. No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should girls learn arts like judo and karate? Arguments : I. Yes. It will enable them to defend themselves from rogues and ruffians. II. No. They will lose their feminine grace.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should college be given the status of a university in India? Arguments : I. Yes. Colleges are in a better position to assess the students performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid. II. No. It is utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Is pen mightier than a sword? Arguments : I. Yes. Writers influences the thinking of the people. II. No. With the help of physical force one can conquer all.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession? Arguments : I. Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country. II. No. Nobody will contest election.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should there be reservation of seats and posts on communal basis? Arguments : I. Yes. It will check most of the intercommunal biases. II. No. Ours is a secular state.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Are nuclear families better than joint families? Arguments : I. No. Joint families ensures security and also reduce the burden of work. II. Yes. Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should cutting of trees be banned altogether? Arguments : I. Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance. II. No. A total ban would harm timber based industries.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should family planning be made compulsory in India? Arguments: I. Yes. Looking to the miserable conditions in India, there is no other go. II. No. In India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenets of some of the religions.

1. A.if only argument II is strong
2. B.if only argument I is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if both I and II are strong
5. E.if neither I nor II is strong

Statement : Should there be a restriction on the migration of people from one state to another state in India? Arguments : I. No. Any Indian citizen has a basic right to stay at any place of his/her choice and hence they cannot be stopped. II. Yes. This is the way to effect an equitable distribution of resources across the states in India.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should all the infrastructural 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.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should the political parties be banned? Arguments : I. Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians. II. No. It will lead to an end of democracy.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should new big industries be started in Mumbai? Arguments : I. Yes. It will be create job opportunities. II. No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should offers accepting bribe be punished? Arguments : I. No. certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe. II. Yes. They should do the job they are entrusted with, honestly.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan? Arguments : I. No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India. II. Yes. This would help settle conflicts.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should foreign films be banned in India? Arguments : I. Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values. II. No. Foreign films are a high artistic standard.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong and
5. E.if both I and II are strong

Statement : Should children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age? Arguments : I. Yes. Such matter can only be solved by legal means. II. Yes. Only this will bring some relief to poor parents.

1. A.if only argument I is strong
2. B.if only argument II is strong
3. C.if either I and II is strong
4. D.if neither I nor II is strong
5. E.if both I and II are strong

You are rearrange these letters and select from the given alternatives the word which is almost similar meaning to the rearranged word. E U G A F T I

1. A.Weariness
2. B.Sweating
3. C.Tension
4. D.Drowsiness

Select from the given diagrams, the one that illustrates the relationship among the given three classes : Judge, Thief, Criminal.

1. A..
2. C.(B) .
3. E.(C) .

In each of the following questions, find out which of the alternatives (a), (b), (c), or (d) indicates the correct relationship between the three given words? Doctor, Nurse, Human beings

1. A..
2. C.(B) .
3. E.(C) .