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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in the question and mark your answer accordingly.
Statements:
I. In India, suspects can be arrested and held for long periods before their case is decided by the courts.
II. There is a very real possibility of long years of incarceration for persons who will eventually be proven to be innocent.
Explanation
Why does an innocent have to face long years of incarceration? Because, in India, the suspects can be arrested and held for long periods before the case is decided.
So, clearly statement I is the cause and statement II is the effect.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in the question and mark your answer accordingly.
Statements:
I. Coal India on Tuesday announced one of its sharpest price hike on power grade coal to boost annual revenue by Rs. 6421 crore.
II. Rs. 5600 crore was needed for meeting the incremental wage bill of 3 lakh workers who were rewarded with 20 percent salary hike in October.
Explanation
In order to satisfy the incremental wage bill, Coal India announced the price hike. The annual revenue got escalated, thus generating enough funds to meet the bill. Therefore, statement II must have caused the effect mentioned in statement I.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in the question and mark your answer accordingly.
Statements:
I. The National Medical Commission Bill, aimed at reforming Indian medical education and practice, is in trouble.
II. After countrywide protests by the Indian Medical Association, the Bill was referred by the Lok Sabha to a Parliamentary Standing Committee for a re-look.
Explanation
The countrywide protests that led to the situation of re-look into the bill caused trouble for the Bill. Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: The question given below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument and then mark the correct option accordingly.
As a result of tourism, many historical buildings and sites are being damaged beyond repair. Should government put restraints on tourism to protect them?
Arguments:
I. No, government shall invest in maintenance of such buildings and sites and promote responsible tourism.
II. Yes, country's heritage defines its identity, so protecting such buildings and sites is prime.
Explanation
Argument I provides a rational solution to the problem, so it can be considered a strong argument. Argument II is weak as it is not a reasonable cause to restrict tourism.
Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: The question given below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument and then mark the correct option accordingly.
Should India support all the international policies of United States of America?
Arguments:
I. No, many other powerful countries do not support the same.
II. Yes, this is the only way to gain access to the US development funds.
Explanation
Both the arguments seem to be weak. A country should judge things objectively and on a case-to-case basis.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In the question below, a statement is given followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. Course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action with regard to the problem, policy etc. on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the two given suggested courses of action logically follows for pursuing.
Statement: Exporters in the capital are alleging that commercial banks have been violating a Reserve Bank of India directive to operate a post shipment export credit denominated in foreign currency at international interest rates since January this year.
Courses of Action:
I. The officers concerned in the commercial bank are to be suspended.
II. The RBI should be asked to stop giving such directives to commercial banks.
Explanation
Course of action I is too drastic. Exporters are pointing fingers, but nothing has been proved. Course of action II is ridiculous.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In this question, a statement is followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming everything in the statement to be true, consider the two conclusions and decide which of them follow(s) beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Mark your answer as
(A) if only conclusion I follows
(B) if only conclusion II follows
(C) if either conclusion I or conclusion II follows
(D) if neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Statement: Objective type questions do not really test a student's clarity of concepts in an examination.
Conclusions:
I. Students usually cram the answers to the objective questions from helping guides.
II. Subjective questions are as much open to doubt to test the same criterion.
Explanation
(I) can be the assumption for the given statement, however, it cannot be the conclusion because students cram answers, that is why objective questions do not test a student's clarity of concepts.
Also the statement does not directly or indirectly refer to subjective questions. So, (II) cannot be concluded from what is stated.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In the question below is given a statement that is followed by conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming everything in the statement to be true, consider the two conclusions and decide which of them follow(s) beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Mark your answer as
(A) if only conclusion I follows
(B) if only conclusion II follows
(C) if either I or II follows
(D) if neither I nor II follows
Statement: Fools tread where the angels fear to go.
Conclusions:
I. The number of fools are more as compared to the number of angels.
II. Fools are generally adventurous and non-conventional.
Explanation
The number of fools in contrast to the number of angels cannot be predicted from the given statement. Hence, I is not a conclusion.
II cannot be concluded as it is an interpretation of the words. As the words are open to multiple interpretations, nothing can be concluded with certainty. The most popular interpretation of these words is that fools, due to their inherent foolishness, go where angels, who are canny, avoid going.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two conclusions labelled (I) and (II). Identify which of the given conclusions can be logically drawn from the statement.
Statement: In tomorrow's workplace, many routine jobs now performed by workers will increasingly be assumed by machines - thanks to artificial intelligence - leaving more complicated tasks to humans who see the big picture and possess interpersonal skills.
Conclusions:
I. Artificial intelligence will both disrupt and benefit the workplace.
II. Artificial intelligence promises advances in productivity, but large-scale economic disruptions are inevitable.
Explanation
Conclusion I can't be drawn from the given statement as nothing in the statement conveys that artificial intelligence will disrupt the workforce. Similarly, 'economic disruptions' are extraneous to the given statement. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in the question and mark your answer accordingly.
Statements:
I. Amid a deep economic, political and now social crisis, many on the ground in Iran and, even more, observing from abroad don't know what to think or to do.
II. When revolutionary regimes stagnate, confusion and chaos reign; and both are palpably true of the Islamic Republic of Iran today.
Explanation
Statement II is the cause that has led to the outcome mentioned in statement I. Stagnation of the revolutionary regime led to confusion and chaos among the masses in Iran. As a result of these circumstances, those on the ground in Iran or those present abroad are unclear about what to think or what to do.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: Read the text and answer the following question:
Lately, many highly-skilled engineers from the IT industry in India have left their jobs in significant numbers to move to foreign shores. It is therefore quite likely that the competent IT professionals who remain in the industry in India are in high demand in their respective domains.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
Explanation
To weaken the given argument, we need to prove that the positions made vacant by emigration of skilled engineers are not required to be filled by the industry. This is what option (2) states. Hence, option (2) is the answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In this question, there is a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true and then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement: A recent study shows that children below five in some urban centres of developing countries, run the risk of dying prematurely from diarrhoea and parasitic intestinal worms.
Courses of action:
I. Government of the developing countries should take adequate means to improve the hygienic conditions in the cities.
II. Governments of the developing countries should start a widespread vaccination programme to inoculate young children against diarrhoea and parasitic intestinal worms.
Explanation
We have to eliminate the cause. 'Improving hygienic conditions' should help improve the situation in general. 'Vaccination' is not a solution since we don't know whether diarrhoea and parasitic intestinal worms are viral infections and whether there is an effective vaccine against them.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: The question given below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Should privately owned vehicles be banned in city centres to avoid the problem of congestion?
Arguments:
I. No, this is an unrealistic solution as privately owned vehicles have become a part and parcel of life.
II. Yes, people must use public transport as it will reduce congestion and also reduce air pollution.
Explanation
Argument I is 'weak'. Just because privately owned vehicles have become an integral part of our life, it does not mean that they should be allowed in busy areas which will only lead to more congestion. However, argument II is strong as it provides a direct solution to the question asked. Here, both the transportation needs of the people and the problem of congestion are taken into account. Thus, option 2 is the answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In the following item, a question is followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong'. Mark your answer accordingly.
Should the retirement age of teachers of all government schools be increased to 65 years?
Arguments:
I. Yes, there is an acute shortage of quality teachers.
II. No, young educated youth will be deprived of their job opportunities.
III. Yes, government can defer payment towards retirement of these teachers.
Explanation
Argument I is strong because there is an acute shortage of quality teachers.
Therefore, by increasing the retirement age of teachers of all government schools, this problem will be solved. Argument II is also strong because if the retirement age of teachers is increased, then young educated youth will be deprived of their job opportunities. Argument III is of no importance.
The correct option is (4).
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Reasoning
Try yourself:Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming everything in the statement to be true, consider the two conclusions and decide which of them follow(s) beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Mark your answer as
(A) if only conclusion I follows
(B) if only conclusion II follows
(C) if either I or II follows
(D) if neither I nor II follows
Statement: It is not always foolish to put the cart before the horse.
Conclusions:
I. Tackling things in a logical sequence is the best way to do things.
II. A random choice, howsoever unconventional, may sometimes give better results.
Explanation
The statement clearly means that sometimes putting the cart before the horse makes sense. Hence, doing things systematically is not always the best method to be adopted.
'II' can be concluded, as a randomly chosen and unconventional method may give better results.
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