Reasoning Questions for SBI PO Clerks

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:

  1. (1) If only argument I is strong
  2. (2) If only argument II is strong
  3. (3) If either I or II is strong
  4. (4) If neither I nor II is strong and
  5. (5) If both I and II are strong.
1. Statement: Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?      (1)Arguments:

  • Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
  • No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.
  1. 1. Only argument I is strong
  2. 2. Only argument II is strong
  3. 3. Either I or II is strong
  4. 4. Neither I nor II is strong
  5. 5. Both I and II are strong
2. Statement: Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving licence for sale to general public in India?                               (1)Arguments:

  • Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.
  • No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.
  1. 1. Only argument I is strong
  2. 2. Only argument II is strong
  3. 3. Either I or II is strong
  4. 4. Neither I nor II is strong
  5. 5. Both I and II are strong
3. Statement: Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements?          (1)Arguments:

  • Yes, Most of the energy sources used at present is exhaustible.
  • No. Harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.
  1. 1. Only argument I is strong
  2. 2. Only argument II is strong
  3. 3. Either I or II is strong
  4. 4. Neither I nor II is strong
  5. 5. Both I and II are strong
4. Statement: Should there be students union in college/university?                                  (5)Arguments:

  • No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus.
  • Yes, it is very necessary Students are future political leaders.
  1. 1. Only argument I is strong
  2. 2. Only argument II is strong
  3. 3. Either I or II is strong
  4. 4. Neither I nor II is strong
  5. 5. Both I and II are strong
5. Statement: Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan?                               (1)Arguments:

  • No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.
  • Yes. This would help settle conflicts.
  1. 1. Only argument I is strong
  2. 2. Only argument II is strong
  3. 3. Either I or II is strong
  4. 4. Neither I nor II is strong
  5. 5. Both I and II are strong