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I. The Government has decided to hold a single entrance test for admission to all the medical colleges in India.

II. The State Government has debarred students from other States to apply for the seats in the medical colleges in the State.

A) The State Government has debarred students from other States to apply for the seats in the medical colleges in the State. B) Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C) Both the statements I and II are independent causes. D) Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Explanation:

Both the statements are effects of some common cause.

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Consider the argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

 

Argument :


With immediate effect, the government asked to shut down all the schools for one week in the region due to severe cold wave.

 

Assumptions:

 

1. The cold wave may continue for one week.

 

2. Concerned parents may not allow their children to attend the school after one week also.

 

 

A) Only assumption 1 is implicit B) Both 1 and 2 are implicit
C) Only assumption 2 is implicit D) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only assumption 1 is implicit

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Cause : Govt has recently decided to hike the procurement price of paddy for the rabi crops.

Which of the following will be a possible effect of the above cause?

A) The farmers may be encouraged to cultivate paddy for the rabi season B) The farmers may switch over to other cash crops in their paddy fields
C) There was a drop in production of paddy during Kharif season D) Govt may not increase the procurement price of paddy during the next Kharif season
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The farmers may be encouraged to cultivate paddy for the rabi season

Explanation:

The very purpose of hiking the procurement price of a crop is encouraging the formers to cultivate it.

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Consider the given argument and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit.

 

Argument :

 

Warning : Consumption of alcohol is injurious to health.

 

Assumptions :

 

1. This warning is not required.

2. Non-alcoholic people are healthy.

 

A) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit B) Only assumption 1 is implicit
C) Only assumption 2 is implicit D) Both 1 and 2 are implicit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit

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As per the National Forestry Report, 1998 , India must retain a true cover of 33 per cent as against the 19 per cent at present . A budgetary allocation of Rs 850 crore is just a drop in the ocean.

Conclusions:

I. The forest coverage in a country should be in proportion to its popullation 

II. Inadequate budgetary allocation comes in the way of enhancing the forest coverage.

A) If only conclusion I follows B) If only conclusion II follows
C) If neither I nor II follows D) If both I and II follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If only conclusion II follows

Explanation:

The relation of forest to population can't be derived from the statement. Hence I does not follow. From the second sentence and from the tone of the statement II can be derived. Hence follows.

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Consider the given statement and which of the given assumptions is (are) implicit.

 


Statement:


The serials/soaps are a reason for developing negative tendencies in women.

 

Assumptions :


1. Newspapers highlight the negative aspects first than the positive aspects.


2. The attention for negative aspects is much higher than positive aspects

 

A) Neither assumption I nor II is implicit B) Only assumption II is implicit.
C) Only assumption I is implicit. D) Both assumptions I and II are implicit.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only assumption II is implicit.

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Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level?

Arguments:

I. No. Our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.

II. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.

A) Only argument I is strong B) Only argument II is strong
C) Neither I nor II is strong D) Both I and II are strong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only argument II is strong

Explanation:

Nowadays, computers have entered all walks of life and children need to be prepared for the same. So, argument II is strong. Argument I holds no relevance.

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Should there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting parlimentary/Legislative Assembly elections? 

Arguments:

1. Yes. Generally ,people above the age of 65 years lose their dynamism and will power

2. No. The life span is also increased that people remain physically and mentally active even upto age of 80 years

A) Only 1 is true B) Only 2 is true
C) Either 1 or 2 is true D) Neither 1 nor 2 is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither 1 nor 2 is true

Explanation:

The age of the person is no criteria for judging his mental capbilities and administrative qualities.So,none of the arguments holds strong

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