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- Question
- Statement:
Should the number of holidays given to Govt employees be reduced to only five in a year?
Arguments:
I. Yes, such holidays subsequently reduce working hours, thus adversely affecting the economy of the nation.
II. No, employees require intermittent rest from hectic work schedule.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either argument I or II is strong
- D. if neither argument I nor II is strong
- Correct Answer
- if only argument I is strong
ExplanationI is strong as growth of the economy is desirable. II is not strong because Saturdays and Sundays are meant for this very intermitten rest. This purpose is not served by holidays.
- 1. Should there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools?
Arguments:
I Yes, this will improve the ambiance of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed.
II. No, college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to college.
Options- A. if only Argument I is Strong.
- B. if only Argument II is Strong.
- C. if either Argument I or II is Strong.
- D. if neither Argument I or II is Strong. Discuss
- 2. Should there be a complete ban on mining coal in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate.
II. No, we do not have alternate energy source of sufficient quantity.
Options- A. if only Argument I is Strong.
- B. if only Argument II is Strong.
- C. if either Argument I or II is Strong.
- D. if neither Argument I or II is Strong. Discuss
- 3. Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned?
Arguments:
I. yes this leads to indiscriminate female fanticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance.
II. No, people have a right to know about their unborn child.
Options- A. if only Argument I is Strong.
- B. if only Argument II is Strong.
- C. if either Argument I or II is Strong.
- D. if neither Argument I or II is strong. Discuss
- 4. Should the parents in India in future be forced to opt for only one child as against two or many at present?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to check the ever - increasing population of India.
II. No, this type of pressure tactic is not adopted by any other country in the world.
Options- A. If only Argument I is Strong.
- B. if only Argument II is Strong.
- C. if either Argument I or II is Strong.
- D. if n either Argument I or II is Strong. Discuss
- 5. Statement:
Should the government withdraw its order making police intimation mandatory for citizens hosting foreign visitors?
Arguments:
I. No, foreign visitors have been involved in several bomb blasts and hijacking aeroplanes and many other cases of attempts to harm integrity of the nation.
II. Yes, this order will give free hand to police to harass 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 neither I nor II is strong; and Discuss
- 6. Statement:
Should all correspondence courses at graduate level be stopped?
Argument:
i. No, correspondence courses help needy students to pursue studies and earn at the same time
II.Yes, quality education is not possible without teachers and classrooms.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument I or II is strong
- C. if either argument I or II is strong
- D. if neither argument I nor II is strong Discuss
- 7. Statement:
Should only nuclear power be used to generate electricity?
Argument :
I Yes, this will help reduce air pollution to a great extent
II. No, radioactive material used in nuclear plants is unsafe for large-scale use.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either argument I or II is strong
- D. if neither argument I nor II is strong Discuss
- 8. Statement:
Should the Govt remove all the slums in major cities?
Argument:
I. Yes, slums are a nuisance to the people living in big cities
II. No, inhabitants of slums are also citizens of the country and they contribute towards the growth of the nation.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either argument I or II is strong
- D. if neither argument I nor II is strong Discuss
- 9. Statement:
Should cricket replace hockey as the national sport of India?
Argument:
I. Yes, the performance of the hockey team has been dismal for the last few years
II. No, cricket is the national sport of Australia and no two countries must have the same national sport.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either argument I or II is strong
- D. `if neither argument I nor II is strong Discuss
- 10. Statement
Should small states be formed out of bigger states in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, there will be greater administrative convenience.
II. No, it will jeopardize the national integration.
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
Statement and Argument problems
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Correct Answer:
Explanation:
I is strong as improved ambience is desirable.
II is strong because regimentation of adults is undesirable.
Correct Answer: if only Argument II is Strong.
Explanation:
I is weak because it is not relevant to "complete ban". II is a strong argument because banning mining in such a scenario will lead us into great trouble.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is Strong.
Explanation:
I is strong because female foeticide is undesirable. II is weak.
Correct Answer: if n either Argument I or II is Strong.
Explanation:
As I is weak because it Superfluous, it dose not go into the reason for population control. II. Is an argument by example and hence weak.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.
Explanation:
I is strong because only police verification can ensure the past background and intentions of these foreign visitors. II is a weak argument. Every law can abused. So should we do away with laws?
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
I is strong because it is desirable to help the needy students. II is also strong because compromising on quality takes away from the purpose of education.
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong
Explanation:
I is weak because it gives undue weightage to nuclear power. Hydel power etc also help reduce air pollution. II is strong because safety is a very important criterion.
Correct Answer: if neither argument I nor II is strong
Explanation:
I is weak because it lacks in substance. Merely calling something a "nuisance" is simplistic. II is weak because it wrongly assumes that those people can't contribute to the nation otherwise.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
I is strong because performance should definitely be a criterion for "national sport" status. II is irrelevant one fails to see the harm in two nations sharing a national sport. Besides, if every nation decided to have a different national sport, we would run out of sports as there would be just too many countries.
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Arguments I and II both are strong as there will be greater administrative convenience by forming small states out of bigger states in India. Secondly, it may also lead to a danger to the national integration.
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