Directions: In making decisions about important questions it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The statement below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement: Should the tuition fees in all post graduate courses be hiked considerably? Arguments: I. Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality. II. No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post graduate courses.

Directions: In making decisions about important questions it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The statement below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement: Should the strikes be banned legally in India? Arguments: I. Yes. Because strikes hamper production and create artificial scarcity of necessary goods. II. No. Because the workers will lose right of expression and would be subjected to managerial dictates.

Directions: In making decisions about important questions it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The statement below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement: Should Government freeze pay scales and salary of all private and public sector employees to contain inflation? Arguments: I. Yes, all over the world this is considered as a sure way to contain inflation. II. No, the government should control market forces to keep check on the prices.

Directions: In making decisions about important questions it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The statement below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement: Should the pay scales of government and private employees be made similar? Arguments: I. Yes. Employees will work with more dedication and will not change their job. II. No. This will stop the feeling of competitiveness and ultimately affect the productivity and profitability.

Directions: In making decisions about important questions it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The statement below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement: Should internal assessment in colleges be abolished? Arguments: I. Yes. This will help reduce the possibility of favouritism. II. No. Teaching faculty will lose control over students

Directions: Sometimes we conclude about characteristics of a general phenomenon by studying or analyzing characteristics of a particular phenomenon. Below are given such inductive arguments. The generalisation is given first, followed by two particular statements. You have to find out whether the numbered particular statements strongly confirm, vaguely hint, contradict or are irrelevant to the generalisation. Read the question given below and answer accordingly.

Generalisation: Predatory animals have eyes in the front of their heads, with overlapping visual fields.

1. All felines have eyes in front of their heads.
2. Horses have eyes on the sides of their heads, with visual fields that do not overlap. What type of support does statement (I) provide for this generatlisation?

Directions: Choose the odd one.

Directions: Sometimes we conclude about characteristics of a general phenomenon by studying or analyzing characteristics of a particular phenomenon. Below are given such inductive arguments. The generalisation is given first, followed by two particular statements. You have to find out whether the numbered particular statements strongly confirm, vaguely hint, contradict or are irrelevant to the generalisation. Read the question given below and answer accordingly.

Generalisation: Nuclear power is a relatively safe method of generating energy.

1. Nuclear plants in the US have not caused a single death.
2. Many people are frightened of nuclear plants. What type of support does statement 2 provide for this generalisation?

Directions: Choose the odd one.

Directions: In the question below a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions given and decide which of the choices about implicitness of assumption is true.

Sandeep has a large collection of books and he keeps on purchasing new books to add to his collection. Implications: I. Sandeep loves and cares for books. II. Sandeep has read each and every book that he has purchased.

Directions: In the question below a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions given and decide which of the choices about implicitness of assumption is true.

This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers. Implications: I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit so now they have started sharing it with customers. II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up, there is no cheer for the customers.

Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement. Objective individualism is not selfishness but it reflects

Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.

When you look for intimacy and true love in a person, you tend to ignore

Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.

Tales of haunted houses, chilling shrieks, and slamming doors do not terrify

Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.

Spartan tendencies and a stoic approach to life's mysteries and hardships

Directions: Choose the appropriate option and complete the sentence.

___________the more they remain the same.

Directions: Choose the appropriate option and complete the sentence.

The stock market is probably ____________. And the way the market has been shooting up says a lot about investor confidence.

Directions: In the following question an incomplete statement is provided. You have to select the option which most logically completes the idea in the question statement.

While it is important to fathom the complexities involved in the space project, one must:

Directions: Five alternative illustrations are given below the text representing an idiom, a phrase or an aphorism. Choose the option that best illustrates the essence of the phrase.

Walking the talk, however, is proving harder for the Tory leader.

Directions: Five alternative illustrations are given below the text representing an idiom, a phrase or an aphorism. Choose the option that best illustrates the essence of the phrase.

State governments could also queer the pitch.

Directions: Five alternative illustrations are given below the text representing an idiom, a phrase or an aphorism. Choose the option that best illustrates the essence of the phrase.

The only way to deal with the analysis paralysis is to ride the tide.

Directions: Five alternative illustrations are given below the text representing an idiom, a phrase or an aphorism. Choose the option that best illustrates the essence of the phrase.

Thinking within an accepted tradition is one thing; to challenge the tradition itself is another.

Directions: Five alternative illustrations are given below the text representing an idiom, a phrase or an aphorism. Choose the option that best illustrates the essence of the phrase.

It is not enough to be dilettantes in everything without striving also to be craftsmen in something.

Directions: The question that follows has a conclusion followed by two statements A and B.

Mark (1): if statement A alone is adequate to arrive at the conclusion Mark (2): if statement B alone is adequate to arrive at the conclusion Mark (3): if both statements A and B are required to arrive at the conclusion Mark (4): if both statements are insufficient to draw the conclusion Mark (5): if either A alone or B alone is adequate

The Shoemaker-Levy collision with Jupiter was an unprecedented event in the universe. A. Never before the Shoemaker-Levy collision has the earth been witness to a comet's collision with a planet. B. Never before in the history of Universe have so many projectiles repeatedly struck a planet.

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The statement below is 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 (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement: Should teachers boycott the examinations for the fulfillment of their demands? Arguments: I. Yes, since all constitutional means for getting their justifiable demands fulfilled have failed. II. No, examination work is a part and parcel of their job.