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- Question
- Statement:
Should religious leave given to Central employees be reduced in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, religious leave has a lion's share in the total leave (more than 150 days) given to the age -old problem of huge pending work of Central employees.
II. No, India is a secular country.
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 I is strong
ExplanationIn order to reduce the pending work it is the need of the hour to reduce the leave. Hence I is strong . But II is a weak argument because it is based on vague reason.
- 1. Statement:
Should surcharge imposed on companies in India be waived off?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the surcharge imposed on companies in India, is more in amount in comparison to foreign countries like USA, Japan etc.
II. Yes, the amount earned though surcharge is very less.
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; and Discuss
- 2. Statement:
Should India adopt open ballot system for election in Upper House?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it would lessen the problem of cross-voting as well as the problem of money power.
II. No, this would increase the number of cases regarding anti-defection.
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; and Discuss
- 3. Statement :
Should the law ministry put in place a new corrective mechanism to make judges with 'deviant behavior 'more accountable to the system?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the mechanism will check the judiciary's sagging standards.
II. No, any such mechanism can't be successful unless the executive plays a role in collaboration with the judiciary.
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 the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) be brought under the direct control of the Cabinet Secretariat?
Arguments :
I. Yes, this will reduce cases of partiality and will make CBI more meaningful and purposeful.
II. No, the move will empower the prime minister to harass leaders of coalition parties if these leaders do not go in his favor on any issue.
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 class IV children have Board examination?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will motivate the children to study and get higher marks and thus more knowledge can be imbibed at younger age.
II. No, the children will be forced to study and won't enjoy the process.
III. Yes, in today's competitive world the children need to the prepared right from the beginning to face such difficult examinations.
IV. No, this will and pressure on tender aged children and leave very little time for them to play.
Options- A. All are strong
- B. I, II and IV are strong
- C. II,III and IV are strong
- D. I and III are strong Discuss
- 6. Statement:
Should evidence of witnesses staying in foreign countries recorded by trial courts through video conferencing be legalized?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will reduce the problem of witnesses regarding unnecessary traveling.
II. No, a system initiated by our forefathers must not be changed at all.
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:
Should non- operational airports in India be closed down?
Arguments:
I. Yes, a lot of money goes in vain in order to maintain these airports.
II. No, what will those people involved in the maintenance of these airports do?
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:
Should creation of infrastructure for sports be emphasised in India?
Arguments:
I. No, it will be futile to invest money because our sportsperson always dishearten our people and fail to show their miracles on the international arena on several occasions.
II. Yes, despite being a country 100 crores, our performance in sports in international arena is very dismal; we are in dire need to foster new sports culture.
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 HIV+ kids be facilitated with 'in-house school ' instead of allowing to continue 'outside school'?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this preventive step will ease the tension of majority of parents who send their wards to 'outside schools'?
II. No, 'in-house school' facility will isolate the children from the outside world; the move will harm the basic purpose of education and do the children more harm than good.
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 foreign collaborations in higher education be allowed without proper scrutiny?
Arguments:
I. No, no association should be allowed without proper scrutiny because sometimes these collaboration turn out to be frauds. There are cases where the association promises job securities and other facilities for students but which, in reality, are nothing but a shame.
II. No, our country is already facing the problem of 'brain drain'. Many foreign universities and institutes lure talented and hardworking students to join their courses which subsequently leads to 'brain drain' as they promise jobs in foreign countries.
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 neither I nor II is strong; and
Explanation:
I is weak because needs and circumstances of India might be different from those of USA and Japan. II is not a right way of arguing. Hence, II is also weak.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
I is strong because it is based on an established fact. II is weak because it is not true.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Only I is strong. II is not strong because the statement does not indicate whether the executive is playing a role or not in collaboration with the law ministry .
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
I is not strong because it is not clear how the move will help reduce cases of partiality. II is weak because the abuse of a situation is inherent in any move . If that makes you abolish a move, it is like throwing away the baby with the bathwater.
Correct Answer: II,III and IV are strong
Explanation:
Argument I is not strong as board exams do not provide any criterion to gain more Knowledge but they certainly provide a competitive environment to prepare a child to face such exams. Also, it would add an extra burden and pressure on tender aged children and will leave them with less time to play and enjoy. So, Arguments II, III and IV are strong.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Both I and II are not strong. I is weak because it cares for witnesses but does not focus on the core issue -the impact of the move on our legal system . II is also weak because it assumes that change is something undesirable. Which is not necessary.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
I is strong because it is not desirable to spend money on non-operational airports. II is a weak argument because it does not pinpoint the corer issue and is a wrong way of arguing.
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong
Explanation:
I is weak because poor performance is all the more reason for developing infrastructure, as is clear from II. II is strong because it highlights the necessity of creation of infrastructure.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Argument I is strong because prevention is better then cure. Argument II is also strong.the alternative provided to kids is of no use if it harms the basic purpose of schooling and has bad psychological impact on the kids, minds.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Argument I is strong. Fraud must be kept away from education system. Argument II is also strong . Circumstances must not be created in which cases related to brain drain increase.
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