Reasoning
ISBT Reasoning for all banking PO,Clerk,IBPS PO,Railway,SSC,IAS,OAS Exams
Q1. |
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5) | 5 |
Answer : 1
Explanation : I is the very rationale behind the establishment of trade unions. Hence I is strong.
Explanation : I is the very rationale behind the establishment of trade unions. Hence I is strong.
Illegal demand cannot be fulfilled unless the management is fully convinced of the reason-ability of their demands. Hence II is weak.

Q2. |
Directions : In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between “Strong” arguments and “Weak” arguments in so far as they relate to the question. “Strong” arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. “Weak” arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Instructions: Each question 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. 2) if only argument II is strong. 3) if either I or II is strong. 4) if neither I nor II is strong and |
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3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 5
Explanation :
Explanation :
I is strong because it will make the election process more meaningful and purposeful.
II is strong on account of the tenets of democracy.

Q3. |
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Answer : 1
Explanation :
Explanation :
I is strong because higher rates attract people to deposit money for longer duration. If there be only one rate of interest for term deposits for varying duration, this will adversely affect deposit of money in bank for longer duration and also the liquidity levels of banks. II is not strong because only one rate of interest does not imply an encouragement for more savings.

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Answer : 5
Explanation : Both promote employment in their own ways.
Explanation : Both promote employment in their own ways.

Q5. |
Directions : In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between "Strong" arguments and "Weak" arguments in so far as they relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. "Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer: 1) If only argument I is strong 2) If only argument II is strong 3) If either I or II is strong 4) If neither I nor II is strong and |
1) | 1 | 2) | 2 |
3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 1
Explanation :
Explanation :
I is the very rationale behind the establishment of trade unions. Hence I is strong.
Illegal demand cannot be fulfilled unless the management is fully convinced of the reason ability of their demands. Hence II is weak.

Q6. |
Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between "Strong" arguments and "Weak" arguments in so far as they relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. "Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer: 1) If only argument I is strong 2) If only argument II is strong 3) If either I or II is strong 4) If neither I nor II is strong and 5) If both I and II are strong Statement : Should education be made compulsory for all children up to the age of 14 ? Arguments : I. Yes. This will help to eradicate the system of forced employment of children. II. Yes. This would increase the standard of living. |
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3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
5) | 5 |
Answer : 4
Explanation :
Explanation :
None of the arguments is valid.

Q7. |
Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between "Strong" arguments and "Weak" arguments in so far as they relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. "Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer: 1) If only argument I is strong 2) If only argument II is strong 3) If either I or II is strong 4) If neither I nor II is strong and 5) If both I and II are strong Statement : Should government stop spending huge amounts of money on international sports ? Arguments : I. Yes. This money can be utilised for poor. II. No. Sports-persons will be frustrated and will not get international exposure. |
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3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
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Answer : 2
Explanation :
Explanation :
Clearly spending money on sports can not be avoided merely for social economic problems.
But Argument II is strong. Be a sports man and then think on this question.

Q8. |
Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between "Strong" arguments and "Weak" arguments in so far as they relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. "Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer: 1) If only argument I is strong 2) If only argument II is strong 3) If either I or II is strong 4) If neither I nor II is strong and 5) 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 inter-communal biases. II. No. Ours is a secular state. |
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Answer : 2

Q9. |
Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between "Strong" arguments and "Weak" arguments in so far as they relate to the question. "Strong" arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. "Weak" arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Give answer: 1) If only argument I is strong 2) If only argument II is strong 3) If either I or II is strong 4) If neither I nor II is strong and 5) If both I and II are strong. Statement : Should number of holidays of government employees be reduced ? Arguments : I. Yes. Our government employees are |
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3) | 3 | 4) | 4 |
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Answer : 2

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Answer : 4
Explanation : The free passes given to railway employees is a privilege for them, not their right. So, argument I does not hold. Argument II seems to be vague.
Explanation : The free passes given to railway employees is a privilege for them, not their right. So, argument I does not hold. Argument II seems to be vague.
