8 Statement & Arguments (Reasoning) questions asked in DSSSB TGT / PGT previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.
Q1From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 4
Statement: Should India ban all imports?
Arguments: I. No, international trade benefits the economy and consumers.
II. Yes, it will make India self-reliant overnight.
AOnly I is strong
BOnly II is strong
CBoth are strong
DNeither is strong
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Correct answer: (A) Only I is strong
Explanation
I gives a valid economic reason. II is exaggerated ('overnight') and unrealistic → only I is strong.
Q2From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 1
Statement: Should plastic bags be completely banned?
Arguments: I. Yes, plastic bags are non-biodegradable and harm the environment.
II. No, plastic bags are available in many attractive colours.
AOnly argument II is strong
BBoth I and II are strong
CNeither I nor II is strong
DOnly argument I is strong
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Correct answer: (D) Only argument I is strong
Explanation
Argument I gives a serious, relevant reason. Argument II (colours) is trivial and irrelevant → only I is strong.
Read the given statement and courses of action carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s) from the statement.
Statement: In the last few years, the condition of roads in the state has continuously deteriorated.
Courses of Action:
I. State Government should take strict action against all the employees of Road Development Authority.
II. State Government should instruct Road Development Authorities to take regular inspection and necessary action to maintain roads.
AOnly II follows.
BOnly I follows.
CBoth I and II follow
DEither I or II follows.
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Correct answer: (A) Only II follows.
Explanation
Regular inspection and maintenance (II) is a practical step to fix the roads. Punishing all employees of the authority (I) is a harsh blanket action without proof of their fault, so it does not follow.
A statement is given, followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
False cases on dowry are on the increase in the last few years.
Courses of Action:
I. Government should instruct the local police administration to properly verify dowry complaints before registering an FIR.
II. Local police should take strict action on false cases of dowry.
AOnly II follows
BOnly I follows
CEither I or II follows
DBoth I and II follow
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Correct answer: (D) Both I and II follow
Explanation
Since false cases are rising, checking complaints before registering an FIR (I) and acting strictly against false complaints (II) both tackle the problem directly, so both courses follow.
A statement is followed by two arguments in the given question. Choose the correct
option after deciding which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a
'weak' argument.
Statement: Should we repeat our clothes?
Argument:
I. Yes. It helps in developing a sustainable environment.
II. No. New clothes means new beginnings.
AOnly argument II is strong
BBoth I and II are strong arguments
CNeither I nor II argument is strong
DOnly argument I is strong
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Correct answer: (D) Only argument I is strong
Explanation
Argument I gives a real, relevant reason (re-using clothes reduces waste and supports sustainability). Argument II is an emotional, superficial claim with no practical basis, so it is weak.
In the given question, a statement is followed by two courses of action. Based on the
information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement
to be true. Identify which course(s) of action logically follows.
Statement:
A bridge collapsed in town Y due to poor construction.
Course of Action:
I. Search-and-rescue operations should be conducted immediately.
II. People should leave town Y and move to town X.
AOnly I follow
BOnly II follow
CNeither I nor II follow
DBoth I and II follow
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Correct answer: (A) Only I follow
Explanation
After a collapse, saving trapped and injured people is the immediate, practical step, so I follows. Abandoning the whole town because one bridge failed is an extreme, impractical response, so II does not follow.
A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question.
Statement: Should youth be encouraged to start businesses?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it will help in the industrial development of the country.
II. Yes, they will reduce the burden on the job market.
AOnly argument II is strong.
BBoth I and 11 are strong.
CNeither I nor 11 is strong.
DOnly argument I is strong.
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Correct answer: (B) Both I and 11 are strong.
Explanation
Both arguments give a relevant, direct benefit of youth entrepreneurship (industrial growth and less pressure on the job market), so both are strong.
A statement is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.
Statement: Should a college run any course without seeking affiliation from the university?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it will provide more opportunities to individuals.
II. No, it will deteriorate the quality as college may not have all the equipment and resource to run any course.
ABoth arguments I and II are strong.
BOnly argument I is strong.
COnly argument II is strong.
DNeither argument I nor argument II is strong.
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Correct answer: (D) Neither argument I nor argument II is strong.
Explanation
Argument I is vague: unaffiliated courses would not give valid degrees, so they offer no real opportunity. Argument II rests on an assumption about resources rather than the core issue of recognition. Neither argument is strong.
How to use these DSSSB TGT / PGT Reasoning questions
Every question here was asked in a real DSSSB TGT / PGT paper; the paper and shift are shown on the card, and the number opens the question on its own page. Try each one before tapping Show answer, then attempt the full DSSSB TGT / PGT papers as timed tests to check your speed under exam conditions.