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- Question
- Statement:
Should a person involved in an of terrorism in their own country be deprived form citizenship?
Arguments :
I. Yes, any act of terrorism is a speed- breaker for the progress of the economy of a country and this is against the definition of nationality.
II. No, an act of terrorism is like any other illegal activity and for this the person should be treated according to the existing 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; and
- Correct Answer
- if only argument II is strong.
ExplanationI is weak because it confuses economy, nationality, etc. II is strong because it clearly categories terrorism and suggests the remedy accordingly.
- 1. Statement:
Should there be two time Zones in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, Britain, America and some other countries which have developed miraculously have two or more than two time zones.
II. No, we have a big country like China where there is only one time Zone.
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 fixation of rents be a matter between landlords and tenants?
Arguments :
I. Yes, it is the sole right of landlords to fix rents according to his/her investment to carry livelihood and any intervention in this regard would violate Article 21 of the Constitution.
II. No, this would increase the miseries of tenants because if landlords are give free hand they will start extorting money from their tenants.
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 Government bring the prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO)?
Arguments:
I. No, POTO endangers several constitutionally and internationally accepted human rights standards.
II. Yes, terrorism has become a major threat and existing laws have proved insufficient to combat terrorism.
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
- 4. Statement:
Should the monthly quota for liquor be raised by the Ministry of Defence?
Arguments:
I. Yes, troops will do anything if they are promised two things-liquor and leave.
II. No, consumption of too much alcohol is a medical nightmare and leads to dependency.
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
- 5. Statement:
Should the Knowledge of computers be made essential for employment in offices?
Arguments:
I. Yes, computers are state-of-the -art devices.
II. No, works in office are yet to get fully computerised.
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
- 6. Statement:
Should education at all levels be offered in vernacular medium?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to enhance the performance of the students.
II. No, this will severely affect in acquiring of comprehensive Knowledge because of the lack of good books in vernacular languages.
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
- 7. Statement:
Should the government allow use of LPG as a fuel for commercial vehicles?
Arguments:
I. No, when the petroleum agencies cannot fulfil the demand even for domestic use satisfactorily, how will they meet the demands for commercial vehicles?
II. No, LPG fuel is not adaptable to the spark ignition engines and compressed ignition engines which are commonly used in the 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; and Discuss
- 8. Statement:
Is the recent hike of about 50% in fees and transport charges by school in cities justified?
Arguments :
I. Yes, we have entered the era of information technology and inclusion of IT as a subject has put a burden of huge amount on schools due to expansion in infrastructure facilities.
II. No, this will suddenly increase the burden of parents of the students.
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
- 9. Statement:
Should commercial activity be permitted in residential areas?
Arguments:
I. No, these activities impair the growth of residents of residential area.
II. Yes, commercial activity adds to adds to economic development, and it one of the major aspects of economic activity.
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 government make it mandatory to make rooftop rainwater harvesting for every builder in the city?
Arguments :
I. Yes, in a scientific study, it has been established that we can capture and recharge 65,000 liters of rainwater in Delhi from a 100-sq-m size rooftop and meet drinking and domestic water requirement of a family of four for 160 days.
II. Yes, the ground water level in some areas is falling at the rate of one metre per year and compounding water crisis problem.
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: if neither I nor II is strong; and
Explanation:
Both I and II are weak. We can't correlate the situation in our country with that of other countries without giving the context.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.
Explanation:
Argument I is strong because it explains the constitutional rights of a person. II is a weak argument. There is no fear of extortion Because tenants will also be an equal party to rent fixation.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Both I and II are strong. Infringement of constitutionally and internationally accepted human rights standards can 't be ignored. Hence I is strong . Argument II is also strong because insufficiency of existing laws gives rise to the need to bring new laws.
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong
Explanation:
Argument I does not follow because it does not tell any thing about the quantity of liquor. Argument II is strong because it goes into reason and points out the negative effect of excess liquor.
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong
Explanation:
I is not strong: the reason for the desirability of something is not its ''newness'', but its use. II is strong because it tells us that such a compulsion is not going to benefit us in any big way.
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong.
Explanation:
Argument II describes the negative aspect of the vernacular medium. Hence II is strong.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Since availability of LPG is necessary, I is strong. Again, it is not adaptable to our existing type of engines, Hence II is also strong.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong; and
Explanation:
I do not go into reasons of hike of transportation changes. Hence I is weak. II is strong because there will be a great effect on the budgets of the parents.
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong.
Explanation:
I does not point out the reasons of impairment . But II is strong because an important part of economic activity can't be ignored.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
I shows the benefits of rooftop rainwater harvesting: hence I is strong. II is strong as it talks of the necessity.
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