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- Question
- Statement
Should religion be taught in our schools?
Arguments
I. No, ours is secular state.
II. Yes, teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong
- Correct Answer
- if only Argument II is strong
ExplanationThe first argument is not related directly to the statement. But second argument that teaching religion helps to inculcate moral value among children is strong. Hence the Argument II is strong.
- 1. Statement
Should English be the medium of instruction for higher education in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, even in advanced countries like UK and USA, the medium of instruction is English for higher education?
II. Yes, English is much widely spoken language in the world today.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II i s strong Discuss
- 2. Statement
Should there be a total ban on use of plastic bags?
Arguments
I. No, instead the thickness of plastic bags, which can be used without much damage to the environment, should be specified.
II. Yes, use of plastic bags causes various problem like water pollution and water logging and hence, it is necessary to ban it.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 3. Statement
Should the practice of rewarding high scores be stopped to handle frustration among the moderate scorers?
Arguments
I. No , it is necessary to motivate the high scorers and reward is one of the best way of motivating.
II. Yes, too much appreciation for high scores affects the moderate students adversely at times leading to extreme situations.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 4. Statement
Should all the factories in the cities be shifted to the outskirts, far away from the main city?
Arguments
I. Yes, this is an essential Step for controlling pollution in the city.
II. No, such a Step will lead to lot of inconvenience to the employees of the factories and their families as well.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 5. Statement
Should the major part of school examinations be made objective type?
Arguments
I. No, objective type examination does not test students ability to express.
II. Yes, this is the best method of assessing one's ability and knowledge.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 6. Statement
Will the cauveri river water dispute be settled down at last?
Arguments
I. Yes the politicians of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will come to some satisfactory political settlement.
II. No, both the states have their own interests, hence the dispute will be prolonged.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 7. Statement
Does president rule in state improve law ans order in the disturbed areas?
Arguments
I. Yes, the Chief Minister does not know how to cope with the deteriorating conditions of law and order.
II. President rule is better then rule by State Government.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 8. Statement
Can the young enjoy the old movies?
Arguments
I. Yes, the movies of these days have no proper story.
II. No, the old movies lack the glamour and fastness of modern movies.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 9. Statement
Should adulteration in food staff be considered serious crime.
Arguments
I. Yes, the stuff may cause ill health and sometimes result in the death of the poor victims.
II. No, the thing that are mixed with food stuff are not really poisonous.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong`
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 10. Statement
Should private sector be permitted to operate telephone services?
Arguments
I. Yes, they are operating in advanced western countries.
II. No, it is risky to put them in private hands.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Statement and Argument problems
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Correct Answer: if only Argument II is strong
Explanation:
Anything successful in other countries may not succeed in India. However, since English is much widely spoken language in the world today and hence, should be adopted is strong idea. Hence, Argument II is the strong argument.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Argument I is strong as it takes a wise, reconciliatory approach to the problem. Argument II is also strong as water pollution, etc. may severally harm mankind.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is strong as motivation is desirable action. Argument II is weak as it is superfluous. It is simply restating the question.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is strong because pollution control is highly desirable. Argument II is weak.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is strong as the ability to express gives groundness to one's education. Argument II is weak because to call a method 'the best' without giving any reason is simplistic assertion.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
None of the argument is strong because both the argument are based on hypothetical facts.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Both the arguments are weak. Argument I is weak as it is totally hypothetical. Argument II is irrelevant.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Both the arguments are weak.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong`
Explanation:
Argument I is strong because adulteration may cause ill health and death of poor victims.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
None of the argument is strong. Argument I is weak because if it is operating successfully in Western Countries, it may not necessarily succeed in India i.e., based on example. Argument II is irrelevant.
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