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- Question
- Statement: Dividing states into smaller districts would be beneficial for the country.
Arguments:
I.Yes, that would help to grip the situation with more integrated administrative structures.
II. No, this would unnecessarily increase the expenses on administration
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
ExplanationArgument I is not strong because correct administrative status or performance may control even big states properly. But argument II has its obvious explanation as the cost is going to increase anyway if we set up new offices,recruit new personnel etc.,
- 1. Statement:
Subsidy on higher education should be reduced as soon as possible.
Arguments :
I.No for many people higher education well go beyond access.
II.Yes; for our country primary education is more important than higher education as large number of people are still illiterate.
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 strikes in the field of education be banned?
Argument
I. Yes,it is against professional ethics.
II.Yes,it affects the students adversely.
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
- 3. Statement
Do Scientists believe in religions?
Argument
I. Yes,because Science as a profession does not come in the way of faith.
II. No, because religions and Science don't go together.
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
Is murder better then committing suicide?
Argument
I. Yes, getting those who are responsible for problem .out of way, is better than sacrificing.
II. No, taking somebody's life or one's own life can never be right and there is always a third course to be taken.
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
Does synonym mean exactly the same?
Argument
I. Yes, a rich language has many words for same expression.
II. No,,each so called synonym is different from other word and if used in its place, it changes the meaning slightly.
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 there be an entrance test for taking admission in graduation in Delhi University?
Arguments:
I.Yes, good students will get admission.
II. No, most of them of them will not get admission.
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 sex education be made a part of syllabus in schools?
Arguments:
I. Yes, sex will not be considered taboo.
II. No, it would increase wrong-doers since they are not so mature.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if both I and II are strong.
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 8. Statement:
Should use of mobile phone be banned while driving?
Arguments:
I. Yes, most of the time it causes accident.
II. No, this can create a major problem for mobile users.
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
- 9. Statement :
Should commercial vehicles which are more then 10 years old be banned on the road?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they cause more pollution on the road.
II. No,there well be a major loss to the owners.
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
- 10. Statement:
Should there be jumbo size ministry in the Govt?
Arguments:
I. No, it causes more expenditure.
II. Yes, there are so many portfolios that it is necessary.
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 only argument II is strong
Explanation:
I is strong. in fact, higher education would lose its meaning if it becomes universal, at least in the present scenario where unemployment prevai!s. we rather need to give thrust to vocational education. II is strong. it is true that if the subsidy amount being wasted on higher education is diverted to primary education,we shall be more in tune with development
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Strikes are against the professional ethics,alis affect the students adversely
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Profession and religion are altogether different.Hence,only Argument I is strong.
Correct Answer: if only Argument II is strong
Explanation:
One should not become himself a criminal by murdering others so as to wipe out person responsible for problem.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Synonyms do not have the exact meaning of the given word but it is nearest to the meaning of the word.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
If an institution has to improve its academic performance,it has to take the good students ignoring the masses.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
A is a weak arguments. What is wrong if sex is considered taboo ? The argument fails to go into reasons . B is not strong because it undermines the capacity of sex education itself.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
A is strong because prevention of accidents must be given top priority. B is weak because it talks of "major problem "vaguely
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong
Explanation:
A is strong because pollution has become a threat to our environment . B is strong because losses to vehicle-owners can' t be ignored
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
A is strong because fiscal deficit has gone out of control. B is not strong because as far as portfolios are concerned, they will go on increasing if you subdivide them. And at such a pace, you may end up with a ministry for every tiny aspect.
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