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- Question
- Statement:
Should the sole evidence of a rape victim be supposed enough to prove the guilt?
Arguments:
I. Yes, rape is a heinous offence.
II. No, the move will increase the chances of conviction of innocent persons.
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
ExplanationI is not strong because it does not give sufficient reason. II is strong because it states a genuine concern.
- 1. Statement:
Should Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes candidates who have failed to secure the qualifying marks of 40 per cent in the MBBS examination be selected for reserved seats in medicine?
Arguments:
I. Yes, reserved seats of the categories must be filled with the students of the respective categories to fulfil the constitutional norms.
II. No, this will harm the purpose of qualifying marks.
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
- 2. Statement:
Should Indian restart bus service between India and the neighboring country, which is supposed to be the epicenter of cross- border terrorism in Indian?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it will increase the scope of getting better health services, quality products, and doing good business, besides easing tension between the two countries, and give impetus to mutual harmony.
II. No, it will be used for smuggling of fake currency, spurious drugs, sophisticated arms etc.
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 National Human Rights commission be armed with penal powers?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is the only way to restrict the violation of human rights which is increasing at a fast pace.
II. No, if this happens people will prefer to keep distance from human rights activists and will not cooperate with them because of the fear of red-tapism of law.
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 cricket be made a national game for India, replacing hockey?
Arguments:
I. Yes, our performance in hockey, both at national and international levels, is very dismal in comparison with cricket.
II. Yes, recognition of cricket and cricket players is more than hockey and hockey players.
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 fishery be banned during monsoon season?
Argument:
I. Yes, it is the time when fishes reproduce.
II. No, the move will increase the prices of fishes enormously.
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:
Should funds for social justice and empowerment be released to the NGOs by Central government if state machinery fails to make requisition to the ministry concerned of the Central government?
Arguments:
I. Yes, Various NGOs have a strong base among the people and experience of utilising funds issued by the Central government though the state government.
II. No, the ministry will not be able to ascertain the works of the NGOs and will face practical problems.
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 the Centre consult the government of a state before deploying the army in its territory for the maintenance of law and order?
Arguments:
I. Yes, if the state government is taken into confidence, the purpose of deploying the army will be more meaningful.
II. No, the Centre occupies position above the states and enjoys more power than the states.
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
- 8. Statement:
Should India make it compulsory to sterilise every woman going for second delivery?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to reduce the growth rate of population at faster pace.
II. No, it will be a cruel act against nature.
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 the Indian Railways be corporatised?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the move will make it an autonomous entity, which will bring in enormous changes like quick decision-making .
II. No, it is futile unless we put an end to the handling of archaic rules in the appointment of favourites to the top positions.
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
- 10. Statement:
Should there be a law against superstition in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is a belief in magical and similar influences, in idea or practice based on this.
II. No, it has been recognised by our forefathers and has a strong base in our society.
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
Statement and Argument problems
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Correct Answer:
Explanation:
I is strong on the basis of the ground of the constitutional privileges provided to SC/ST categories. II is strong because only the the persons among SC/ST who have the required caliber should be selected to study medicine.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
I is strong on the ground of convenience brought to the people. II is not strong because restarting bus services between the two countries does not mean that the services will be without security check-up.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Arguments I is not strong because of the word 'only' used in it . Argument II is not strong because it is not true .
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Both I and II are weak arguments. Because it is not prudent to change the national game on account of less recognition or dismal performance.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Banning for a short duration will be beneficial in the long run because reproduction will increase the gross quantity of the fishes. Hence, argument I is strong . Argument II is also strong because increase in the price of fishes will cause inconvenience to the common people.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
I is strong because it will give lesson to erring states and will pave the way for the Central government to deal directly with NGOs. II is also strong because it will be difficult for the ministry to keep a watchful eye on the utilisation of funds released to NGOs, as a result of which cases of embezzlement may increase.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong; and
Explanation:
I is weak because it is vague. II is strong because it is not a right way of arguing and is based on wrong assumption.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
I is not strong because of the word 'only'. II is weak because it is against sterilisation. In the era of science and technology such argument is not considered as an important one .
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
I is true and the new entity will give a new shape to the performance of the Indian Railways. Hence, I is strong. II is not strong because the argument rembles into concerns other than corporatisation.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong; and
Explanation:
I is not an argument. It defines superstition. Hence, I is not strong. II is not strong because it obsessed with the wrong assumption that a belief which prevails in our society deeply needs no intervention of law.
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