Statement & Arguments MCQs for LDC
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LDC — Reasoning — Statement & Arguments
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Question 1 of 20
An argument depends on specific situations or conditions to determine whether it will be:
Question 2 of 20
If an argument perfectly mirrors a 'Universal Truth', logical principles dictate that this argument must be:
Question 3 of 20
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Characteristic) a. Direct relation to the subject b. Trivial importance c. Based on Universal Truth d. Incompletely explained List-II (Argument Type) 1. Strong/Implicit Argument 2. Weak/Explicit Argument
Question 4 of 20
If an argument discusses a topic that is entirely absent from the original statement, how is it categorized?
Question 5 of 20
Consider the following pairs mapping reasoning bases to argument classification: 1. Universal truth - Weak argument 2. Incompletely explained - Strong argument 3. Factual observation - Strong argument 4. Copied from past decision - Weak argument How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Question 6 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Arguments containing phrases like "Until" and "Unless" generally reduce the logical strength of the claim. Reason (R): Such words introduce rigid conditional absolute boundaries, which make the argument explicit and weak. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Question 7 of 20
Which of the following best describes the structural relationship between a statement and its conclusion within an argument?
Question 8 of 20
The conjunctions "Until" and "Unless" are linguistic markers that typically make an argument:
Question 9 of 20
Match List-I with List-II accurately: List-I A. Statement B. Weak Argument C. Strong Argument D. Absolute words List-II 1. Critical Analysis 2. Action 3. "Will Be", "Definitely" 4. Trivial importance
Question 10 of 20
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I A. Statement B. Argument C. Strong Argument D. Weak Argument List-II 1. Trivial aspects 2. Direct relation to the question 3. Reaction 4. Action
Question 11 of 20
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Arguments generally accepted by everyone are considered weak because they lack critical individuality. Statement II: Arguments based on real-life experience are structurally considered strong. Choose the correct option:
Question 12 of 20
An argument can be structurally positive or negative. What primarily determines this polarity according to logical reasoning rules?
Question 13 of 20
If a 'Statement' is considered an 'Action', what is the 'Argument' considered as?
Question 14 of 20
An argument is derived from one or more statements. How is it connected to those underlying statements?
Question 15 of 20
An argument that addresses an issue merely of 'trivial importance' and lacks a direct connection to the core question is fundamentally a:
Question 16 of 20
Which of the following correctly defines the relationship between a statement and an argument in logical reasoning?
Question 17 of 20
If a current policy argument is justified merely by stating that a similar policy was adopted in a previous year, the argument logically becomes:
Question 18 of 20
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): An argument copied from a past decision is structurally considered a weak argument. Reason (R): Weak arguments often relate to trivial aspects and fail to establish a direct, analytical link with the current question. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Question 19 of 20
Read the following conditions carefully: 1. It is directly related to the subject. 2. It is based on experience. 3. It involves the security of the country. These conditions are primarily used to identify which of the following?
Question 20 of 20