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The 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.
Statement:

Should women be allowed into combat arms if they meet all standards?
Arguments:
I. Yes, women have already proven competence in combat – they have already been exposed to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, so it makes no sense to officially continue excluding them.
II. No, the average female is physically weaker than the average male.

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

Explanation:

Argument I is strong as it gives a proper reason as to why women should be included in combat arms – because they have already worked in this area in Iraq and other places and so it makes sense to include them officially. Argument II is weak because it talks about a general scenario in comparing an average female with an average male.
However, what if a woman with exceptional athletic ability and toughness can meet and even exceed the standards currently set for male troops, on what basis should she be denied entry into combat arms? Therefore, option 1 is the correct answer.

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Where was Pablo Picasso from?

A) Spain B) Italy
C) France D) Great Briton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Spain

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The science fiction book 'The Extra-Terrestrial Delivery' is penned by which Indian author?

A) Sudipta Das B) Namitha Ghokhale
C) Anosh Irani D) Samit Basu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sudipta Das

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Let bygones be bygones

 

A) Even bad memories become memorable.   B)  The past will return to haunt you unless you completely forget.  
C) Forget past offences or causes of conflict and be reconciled.   D)  Your past deeds will never leave you
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Forget past offences or causes of conflict and be reconciled.  

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 


People are now either exposed to the very best of their inner circle and the world, ________ to the worst — articles that look to shock, to provoke rage and put a lens on everything that is wrong _________ the world. Imperceptibly, it goes unsaid that often __________ pieces of ‘news’ fail to actually provide a constructive solution. The effect of such a disparity _________ to the same effect as news of TV and newspapers — a feeling that what we see does not ____________ our lives.

 

and the world, ________ to the worst

 

A) nor   B)  or  
C)  and   D)  but  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  or  

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The GST (Goods and Services Tax), recently passed by Government will be levied on which of the following products?

A) Petroleum Crude B) Tobacco
C) Natural Gas D) Aviation Turbine Fuel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tobacco

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The ________ balance is the sum of the balance of merchandise trade, services and net transfers received from the rest of the world.

A) Current Account B) Savings Account
C) Capital Account D) Asset Account
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Current Account

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Name the international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer from CFCs.

A) Sigma protocol B) Montreal protocol
C) Ozone protocol D) Green protocol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Montreal protocol

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