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- Question
- Statement
Should the sale of tobacco products be restricted to only a few outlets in each city/town?
Arguments
I. Yes this will substantially reduce consumption of tobacco products.
II. No, those who want to purchase tobacco products should get them at convenient locations.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong
- Correct Answer
- if only Arguments I is strong
ExplanationArgument I is strong as reduced tobacco consumption is desirable. Arguments II is weak as such convenience is not desirable.
- 1. Statement
Should there be only two political parties in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, in may developed countries there are only two political parties.
II. No, India electorate is not mature to select between only two political parties.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 2. Statement
Should graduation be made minimum educational qualification for entry level jobs in any public sector organization?
Arguments
I. Yes, graduates always perform better than non- graduate by virtue of their higher level of education.
II. No, there are quite a few people who cannot afford to remain unemployed till the completion of graduation and are capable of performing equally as well as graduate candidates.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 3. Statement
Should public holiday be declared on demise of important national leaders?
Arguments
I. No, such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.
II. Yes, people would like to play their homage to the departed soul.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 4. Statement
Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?
Arguments
I. Yes, it is expensive and therefore, it is beyond the means of most people in our Country.
II. No, nothing should be banned in a democratic Country like ours.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I nor II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 5. Statement
should the organization like the UNO be abolished?
Arguments
I. The cold war is going to an end so there in no role of such organizations.
II. No, in the absence of these organization there will be a world war?
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I nor II is strong
- D. if both I and II are strong Discuss
- 6. Statement
Should we impart sex education in schools?
Arguments
I. Yes, all the progressive nations do so.
II. No, we cannot impart it in a coeducational school.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 7. Statement
Should there be a ceiling on the salary of top executives of multinational in our country?
Arguments
I. Yes, otherwise it would lead to unhealthy competition and comparison and our own industry would not be able to withstand that.
II. No, with the advent of liberalization of economy, any such move would be counter-productive. Once, the economy picks up, this disparity will be reduced.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if both I and II are strong Discuss
- 8. Statement
Should the knowledge of Hindi languages be made compulsory for all the employees of public sectors organizations?
Arguments
I. Yes, it is necessary for dealing with people from the educationally backward strata of the society.
II. No, It is not necessary for every employee to have the knowledge of Hindi language.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 9. Statement
Should it be made compulsory for all the private sector organizations to reserve quota for socially backward classes?
Arguments
I. No, the private sector should not be governed by the Government rules.
II. Yes, private sector organizations should also contribute in upliftment of socially backward classes.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 10. Statement
Should the women be advised not to travel alone at night in view of the increasing incidences of rape and sexual abuse?
Arguments
I. No, instead the government should take measures to control such incidences.
II. Yes, it is difficult even for the police department to control such cases.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments 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
Explanation:
Arguments I is weak as it is an argument by example. Arguments II is weak because it is rubbish. In fact, it is mature having such a criteria, lesser maturity would be required when the choice is limited.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is not necessarily true. Hence, it is weak. Argument II deviates from the core issue. Hence, it is also weak.
Correct Answer: if only Arguments I is strong
Explanation:
Considering India's economy, unscheduled holidays will hamper national progress. Hence, Argument I is strong, Argument II is ambiguous and hence, it is weak.
Correct Answer: if only Argument II is strong
Explanation:
Restriction on the diet of people will deny them their basic human right. So, only Argument II holds strong.
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Argument II is strong as the presence of UNO ensures friendly relations among various countries. Argument I is also strong because now a days the presence of UNO is felt undesirable.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Both the arguments are ambiguous and not supported by a clear cut logic. Hence, both are weak.
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Arguments I and II both are strong. The high salary of executives in multinational companies would definitely create unhealthy competition and consequently our companies which are not rich will be in difficulties. Secondly, such ceiling will discourage multinationals to take interest in our economy and encourage our companies.
Correct Answer: if only Arguments I is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is strong but Arguments II is simplistic and hence, it is a weak argument.
Correct Answer: if only Arguments II is strong
Explanation:
Arguments I is not the right way. Thus, Argument I s weak Arguments II is strong as upliftment of socially backward classes is necessary.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Arguments I does not establish proper relation with the statement. Argument II may be an opinion and has not been discussed in the given statement. Hence, I and II both are weak.
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