In these questions, certain symbols have been used to indicate relationships between elements as follows :
P @ Q means P is not greater than Q.
P # Q means P is not smaller than Q
P © Q means P is neither greater than Q nor smaller than Q
P $$\star$$ Q means P is neither greater than Q nor equal to Q
P $ Q means P is neither smaller than Q nor equal to Q.
In each questions, three statements showing certain relationships have been given, followed by two conclusions I and II. Assuming that the given statements are true, find out which of the two conclusions is/are definitely true:
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ‘’strong’’ arguments and ‘’weak’’ arguments so far as they are related 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 and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. 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’’ arguments. Give your answer as---
Should the opening of the new management educational institute be completely banned ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, There is no need to establish new institute, as there are already sufficient management institutes in the country.
II. No, We need more managers with professional aptitude during the forthcoming years because the future scenario will be more competitive:
Should the private organisations be allowed to implement the security-related research activities.
Arguments:
I. No, private organisations will be penetrable to our enemy, therefore, the implementation of such activities should be allowed:
II. Yes, Government does not have sufficient funds to implement such activities and the private organisations will manage the necessary funds.
Should there be a longer term for President of India ?
Arguments:
I. No, President of India is non-executive head of the country and hence there is no needs of extending the term.
II. Yes, this will help the President to guide the government in formulating long term objectives.
Should all the foreign investments be concentrated only in few States ?
Arguments:
I. No, This goes against the all round economic development of the country.
II. Yes, as many states do not have the requisite infrastructure to attract foreign investments.
Should the recruitment in banks be purely on the basis of past academic achievement without conducting competitive written tests ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will help the unemployed youth as they will not need to spend money for such competitive examinations.
II. No, the past academic achievement cannot be considered as the criterion as there is no uniformity in standards of assessment across universities and institutions.
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