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- Question
- Statement
Should all the deemed universities be derecognised and attached to any of the Central or state universities in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, many of these deemed universities do not conform to the required standards of a full- fledged university and hence, the level of education is compromised with.
II. No, these Deemed universities have been able to introduce innovative courses suitable to the requirement of various industries as they are free from strict Government controls.
III. Yes, many such universities are basically money spinning activities and education takes a backseat in these institutions.
Options- A. I and II are strong
- B. II and III are strong
- C. I and III are strong
- D. All are strong
- Correct Answer
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ExplanationOnly Argument II is strong, Argument I and III are weak as 'All' cannot be punished of the fault of 'many'.
- 1. Statement
Should the conscription of citizens for defence service be made compulsory in India?
Argument
I. Yes, this is the only way to tackle the serious shortage of manpower in defence services.
II. No, instead the compensation package be made comparable to other job sectors to attract people to join defence services.
III. Yes, many other countries have made this compulsory.
Options- A. only I is strong
- B. only II is strong
- C. I and II are strong
- D. Either I or II is strong Discuss
- 2. Statement
Should sale of vital human organs be made legal in India?
Argument
I. No, it goes against our culture.
II. No, this will lead to unhealthy practices.
III. Yes, this will bring an end to the illegal trading of human organs.
Options- A. none is strong
- B. I and II are strong
- C. only III are strong
- D. II and III are strong Discuss
- 3. Not only do major diseases afflict the elderly in particular of which there are more they are generally very expensive diseases to meet .
Which of the following options, if true, most strengthens this statements?
Options- A. Studies revel that 60% of elderly people suffer from attack
- B. A dentist's major income comes from fixing artificial teeth for elderly patients
- C. Insurance companies do not cover Parkinson's disease because of the expenses involved
- D. Private nursinghomes have reported that cancer accounts for 50% of prolonged hospitalisation of the elderly Discuss
- 4. Nations do not compete with each other in the way corporations do. Which of the following, If true, most weakens the above argument?
Options- A. Trade deficit is a sign of national strength, profits are a sign of corporate strength
- B. Increase in human development index improves national standing ,increase in market share improves corporate standing
- C. Climate change negotiations lead to global improvement CSR initiatives lead to image improvement
- D. Nations go to war to capture territory corporate contend against each other to capture market share Discuss
- 5. Which of the following, If true , most weakens the above argument?
Options- A. All those employees who undergo a dieting program are fit
- B. Not all those employees who undergo a dieting program are fit
- C. Not all those employees who use gymnasium facilities are fit
- D. All of those employees who use gymnasium facilities are fit Discuss
- 6. Statement
Should all the management institute in the country be brought under government control?
Arguments
I. No, the government does not have adequate resources to run such institutes effectively.
II. No, each institute should be given freedom to function on its own.
III. Yes, this will enable to have standarised education of all the students.
IV. Yes, only then the quality of education would be improved.
Options- A. None of these
- B. I, II and III are strong
- C. I and II are strong
- D. All are strong Discuss
- 7. Statement
Should government service in rural areas atleast for two years after completion of graduation be made compulsory for the students of medicine.
Arguments
I. Yes, it is everyone's duty to serve the people in rural areas and contribute to their upliftment.
II. No, it cannot be applied only to the medicine students, since anyways they are contributing during their studies and particularly in the period of internship.
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 government impose restrictions as access to sensitive information to the journalists to avoid the media type?
Arguments
I. Yes, the media creates hype and published distorted information at times.
II. No, journalists should have an access to all the information as media is the best source to expose the malfunction sin the society.
III. Yes, at times is leads to harassment of those who are affected and alleged to be involved in the crisis.
Options- A. All I, II and III are strong
- B. I and II are strong
- C. II and III are storng
- D. Only II is strong Discuss
- 9. Statement
Should the Government introduce a system of obtaining bond from students for working in India before sanctioning education loan for higher studies?
Arguments
I. No,this is not a workable solution and will obstruct the development of young talent in the country.
II. Yes, this is the only way to ensure use of the talent of our country for the development of the country and not only an individual.
II. No, this step will be too harsh.
Options- A. Only I is strong
- B. Only II is strong
- C. Only I and II are strong
- D. None is strong Discuss
- 10. Statement
Should there be only few banks in place of numerous smaller banks in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, This will help secure the investor's money as these big banks will be able to withstand intermittent market related shocks.
II. No, A large number of people will lose their jobs as after the merger many employees will be redundant.
III. Yes, This will help consolidate the entire banking industry and will lead to healthy competition.
Options- A. None is strong
- B. Only I and II are strong
- C. Only II and III are strong
- D. Only I and III are strong Discuss
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Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Argument I is a weak because it is not true. Look at the alternative given in II. Argument II is also not strong because instead of getting in to the reason, it provided an alternative. Argument III is simplistic and hence weak, it is argument by example.
Correct Answer: none is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is weak because talking of culture is irrelevant in this case. Infact, Argument I is not even true. Argument II is weak because it is simplistic. We are not told what these unhealthy practices' will be. Argument III is weak because it is superfluous.
Correct Answer: Private nursinghomes have reported that cancer accounts for 50% of prolonged hospitalisation of the elderly
Explanation:
The statement (d) strengthen the statement more accurately as it talks about the rate of private nursing homes and prolonged hospitalisation of elderly.
Correct Answer: Nations go to war to capture territory corporate contend against each other to capture market share
Explanation:
This options says that aggressiveness is common way for both.
Correct Answer: Not all those employees who use gymnasium facilities are fit
Explanation:
Obviously, the opposite statement weakens,'Not all these employees who use gymnasium are fit.'
Correct Answer: None of these
Explanation:
None of the arguments has strong reasons to support or to oppose the given statements. So, none of the argument is strong.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is weak because it is not true. You cannot sweep 'everyone' with the same brush. Argument II is ambiguous. it first says, it cannot be applied only to the medicine students.' But remaining part of the argument has got nothing to do with this only.
Correct Answer: All I, II and III are strong
Explanation:
Argument I is strong because at times media can be responsible for creating hype of a distorted information. Also , Journalists plays an important role in exposing the malfunctioning of the society, so Argument II is also strong. Argument III is strong because it some times leads to harassment of affected person. So, all three statement are strong.
Correct Answer: Only I is strong
Explanation:
Only Argument I holds strong because this is definitely not the solution. Arguments II and III are weak arguments.
Correct Answer: None is strong
Explanation:
All arguments stated do not strongly support the statement because if there are few banks in place of several small banks, then security for investor cannot be ensured. Also, it cannot help to consolidate the entire banking industry.
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