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- Question
- Statement
Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India
Argument
I. No, it denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to loss in the long run.
II. No, it is against the principle of quality. Does government not owe its responsibility to all its citizens?
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 both I and II are strong
- Correct Answer
- if both I and II are strong
ExplanationMerit, fair selection and equal opportunities for all,these factors ,if taken care of, can help government recruit competent officials and also fulfil the objective of the constitution.Hence both the argument hold strong.
- 1. Statement
Are nuclear families better than joint families?
Argument
I. No, joints families ensure greater security.
II. Yes, nuclear families ensure greater freedom.
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 both I and II are strong Discuss
- 2. Statement
Should all practicing doctors be brought under government control so that they get salary from the government and treat patients free of cost?
Argument
I. No, how can any country do such an undemocratic thing?
II. Yes,despite many problems,it will certainly help to minimize,if not eradicate,unethical medical practices.
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 foreign films be banned in India?
Argument
I. Yes, they depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.
II. No, foreign films are of a high artistic standard.
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 India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?
Argument
I. Yes, India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.
II. No, let us first solve problem of our own people like poverty and malnutrition.
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 non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?
Argument
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 or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 6. Statement
Should the sex determination during pregnancy be completely banned?
Argument
I. Yes, this leads to discriminate female infanticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance?
II. No, people have the right to knows about their unborn child.
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 both I and II are strong Discuss
- 7. Statement
Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?
Argument
I. Yes, this may affects the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
II. No, such polls are conducted all over the world.
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 the vehicles older than 15 yr be barred in metros in India?
Argument
I. Yes, this is a significant step to lower the pollution level in metros.
II. No, it will be very difficult for vehicle owners to shift to other parts of 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 Discuss
- 9. Statement
Should person convicted of criminal offenses in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?
Argument
I. No, such person cannot serve the cause of the people and country .
II. Yes,it is democracy -Let people decide whom to vote.
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 government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?
Argument
I. No, all employees will lose their job, security and earning , what would they do?
II. Yes, in a competitive world, the rule is 'survival of the fittest'.
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 both I and II are strong
Explanation:
There is more security in joint family as there are other members to help. Also in nuclear families there are lesser persons, so lesser responsibilities and more freedom.Hence, both argument are strong.
Correct Answer: if only Argument II is strong
Explanation:
For personal gain,doctor can mislead the patient into wrong and unnecessary treatment. Also,a policy beneficial to common people cannot be 'undemocratic'. So only Argument II holds.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Foreign films depict the alien culture but they also help in learning.Hence,both argument are not strong.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Clearly. India seeks to bring different nations on friendly term with each other.Also, internal problem of a nation should not discourage it from strengthening international relations. Hence, only Argument I holds strong.
Correct Answer: if only Argument II is strong
Explanation:
Restrictions on the diet of people will deny them their basic human right. So, only Argument II holds
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
This determination is done as parents mostly want a boy child.Also people who have a right to know, they should only know about the health development and general well being of the child before its birth. Hence,Argument I holds.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
The opinion polls may influence the thinking of an individual and thus, divert his mind.Also, blindly imitating a policy followed by other countries holds no relevance.Hence.only Argument I holds.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
15 yr old vehicles cause much pollution in comparison to recent ones. As owners of these vehicles need not shift themselves.Hence,only Argument I holds.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Person with criminal background cannot stand to serve as the representatives of the common people, so they should not allowed to contest elections .Hence only Argument I hold strong
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Closing down public sector enterprises will definitely throw the engaged person out of employment. Hence,only Argument I holds strong.
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