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- Question
- Statement
Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds.
II. No, this is the only way to increase production substantially.
III. Yes, genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
Options- A. I and II are strong
- B. Only II is strong
- C. II and III are strong
- D. I and III are strong
- Correct Answer
- I and III are strong
ExplanationIf there is complete ban on genetically modified seeds, it will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds, so Arguments I is strong. Argument II is not strong due to the word 'only'. Argument III is strong because genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
- 1. Statement
Should there be a common syllabus for all the subjects in graduate courses in all the universities across the country?
Arguments
I. Yes, this is the only way to spring in uniformity in the education system in the country.
II. Yes, it will help standardise the quality of graduation certificates being given by different universities in the country.
III. No, each university should have the autonomy to decide its syllabus based on the specific requirement of the university.
Options- A. None is strong
- B. Only I is strong
- C. Only II is strong
- D. I and II are strong Discuss
- 2. Statement
Should all the indirect taxes in India be combined into a single tax on all commodities?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will considerably simplify the tax collection mechanism and the cost of collection tax will also reduce.
II. Yes, the manufactures and traders will be benefited by this which in turn will be boost tax collections.
III. No, no other country has adopted such system.
Options- A. None is strong
- B. I and III are strong
- C. Only II is strong
- D. II and III are strong Discuss
- 3. Statement
Should 'literacy' be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India?
Arguments
I.No, mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individual.
II. Yes , illiteracy people are less likely to make politically wiser decisions of voting for a right candidate or party.
III.No, voting is the constitutional right of every citizen.
Options- A. None is stong
- B. I and III are strong
- C. III is strong
- D. II and III are strong Discuss
- 4. Statement
Should all the students graduating in any discipline desirous of pursuing post-graduation of the subjects of their choice be allowed to enroll in the post- graduate courses?
Arguments
I. Yes, the students are the best judge of their capabilities and there should not be restriction for joining post-graduate courses.
II. No, the students need to study relevant subjects in graduate courses to enroll in post -graduate courses and the students must fulfill such conditions.
III. No, there are not enough institutes offering post- graduate courses which can accommodate all the graduates desirous of seeking post -graduate education of their own choice
Options- A. All are strong
- B. I and II are strong
- C. II and III are strong
- D. I and III are strong Discuss
- 5. Statement
Should all those students who failed in one or two subjects in Hsc be allowed to take admission in degree courses and continue their study, subject to their successfully passing in the supplementary examination?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will help the students to complete their education without a break of one year.
II. Yes, this is a forward looking strategy to help the students and motivate them for higher studies.
III. No, such students do not choose to continue their studies without having passed in all the subjects in HSC.
Options- A. Only I is strong
- B. Only II is strong
- C. Only III is strong
- D. Either II or III and I are strong Discuss
- 6. Statement
Should admission to all professional courses be made on the basis of past academic performance rather than through entrance tests?
Arguments
I. Yes, it will be beneficial for those candidates who are unable to bear the expenses of entrance tests.
II. Yes, many deserving candidates securing high marks in their qualifying academic examinations do not perform well on such entrance tests.
III. No, the standard of examinations and assessment conducted by different boards and universities are not comparable and hence there is a need to conduct entrance tests to calibrate them on a common yardstick.
Options- A. I and II are strong
- B. II and III are strong
- C. I and III are strong
- D. III is strong Discuss
- 7. Statements
Should the public sector undertakings be allowed to adopt hire and fire policy?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will help the public sector undertakings to get rid of non-performing employees and reward the performing employees.
II. No, this will give an unjust handle to the management and they many use it indiscriminately.
III. Yes, this will help increase the level of efficiency of these organisation and these will become profitable establishments.
Options- A. None is strong
- B. I and II are strong
- C. II and III are strong
- D. I and III are strong Discuss
- 8. Statement:
Should India curb the number of economists it produces?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the more the economists, the lesser the economic growth.
II. No, theory encourages practice.
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
- 9. Statement:
Should marketing surveys be stopped?
Arguments:
I. Yes, fake surveys are conducted by ground -level workers.
II. No, it is the day of the consumer.
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
- 10. Statement:
Should post-poll alliances be allowed?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is the only way out way out of a hung parliament.
II. No, it is a fraud upon voters who have voted them as opposed groups.
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
Statement and Argument problems
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Correct Answer:
Explanation:
In Argument I the use of key word only makes it weak. If there is common syllabus for graduation across the universities, then this will standardise the quality of graduation certificates , which is desirable, hence Argument II is strong. Argument III is also strong as specific requirement and autonomy of the the university cannot be overlooked.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Argument I and II are strong because a single tax will simplify the tax collection mechanism and manufactures and traders will be benefited by it. What other countries are doing, we should not adopt that blindly. So, Argument III is not strong.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
It cannot be said that is literate person has all round knowledge of politics. So, Argument I is strong. IIIiterate person can easily be misled on various factors but voting is also a constitutional right of every citizen. So, Arguments II and III are also strong.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Students should take subject of their interest at graduate level. At post -graduate level only interest is not the factor to take subjects. So, Argument I is not strong but II is strong because at post-graduate level, students must fulfill the essential conditions.
Correct Answer: Either II or III and I are strong
Explanation:
Argument I is definitely strong as this will help a student to avoid one year gap that could occur in his studies. Argument II and III are both correct and hold strong but they contradict each other, So only one can be true.
Correct Answer: III is strong
Explanation:
Only Argument III is strong because the standard of examinations and assessment conducted by different boards and universities are not comparable and entrance tests help calibrate them on a common yardstick.
Correct Answer: I and III are strong
Explanation:
In 'hire and fire' policy, performing employees are rewarded while non-performing employees are show the door. This increases the level of efficiency and profitability. So, Arguments I and III are strong while Argument II is not.
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong
Explanation:
I is weak because it seems to be at best a joke and at worst a whim . It is not acceptable to reason. Economists, even when in large numbers, are only a handful. So how much do you think you can gain by giving them some other employment? And if you think the devil lies in their theories- that two economists seldom agree-, let me tell you it's a healthy trend. Critics are very important in the upliftment of a society. II is strong because the more the awareness, the greater the activity. See how our economy has developed in recent years.
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong
Explanation:
I is not strong. If the surveys are fake, there is nothing wrong whit surveys per se. If a fault creeps into a method, we should correct the method instead of discarding it. II is strong because in a buyer 's market, you must know the consumer behavior thoroughly to stay ahead of your competitors.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
I is strong because a hung parliament must be got rid of for the benefit of nation. II is also strong because elections carry the mandate of voters. If they are cheated, the very purpose of elections is lost.
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