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- Question
- Statement:
Should Indian government allow the neighboring country X to dump huge quantities of vansapati ghee into Indian at a price which is cheaper than market price?
Arguments:
I. No, it is a violation of the fundamental right of the farmer to grow crops and of that of the industry to operate with a level playing field.
II. Yes, it is essential for Indian to provide shelter to all the industries of X at all costs because it is a neighboring 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
- Correct Answer
- if only argument I is strong
ExplanationI is strong because it advocates for the interests of farmer and industries, the backbone of our country. II is weak due to the wording ''at all costs''.
- 1. Statement:
Should hallmarking of gold be made compulsory in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is would not only protect consumer interest, but also give more credibility to the manufactures in the international jewellery market.
II. No, hallmarking would damage the product and it will further decrease its utility.
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
- 2. Statement:
Should Kite-flying be banned in all metropolitan cities?
I. Yes, in a recent survey conducted by an authentic organisation, in all metropolitan cities Kite-flying is one of the major causes of road accidents.
II. Yes, in Chennai it has been banned recently.
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
- 3. Statement:
Should the government invest in infrastructure?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is the backbone of the economy.
II. No, it would be assuming too big a role.
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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. Statement:
Should all the students be given fee all-route railway passes?
Arguments:
I. Yes, if we want real prosperity of nation, we really need so.
II. No, we should not indulge in any plan to mar the life of students.
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 state police or central police be banned form firing indiscriminately on the rampant mob in a trouble-torn area?
Arguments:
I. Yes, humans should always be treated in a humanitarian way.
II. No, this is the only way to restrict the rampant mob from indulging in illegal activities.
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 there be a screening test only for those doctors who get their qualification from foreign universities and want to practise in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the move will be effective by controlling the quality of doctors coming into India.
II. No, there is no similar screening procedure for Indian graduates.
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 there be a ban on using mobile phones while driving vehicles?
Arguments:
I. No. This will affect the basic purpose of keeping a mobile phone.
II. Yes. Two works simultaneously should not be permissible.
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 there be a ban on surnames which reflect the cast and religion of persons?
Arguments:
I. Yes, This move will encourage communal harmony which is very much desirable in secular states like India.
II. No, It is against our old social customs and traditions.
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 I is strong
Explanation:
I is strong because it cares for consumers and manufactures both. II is weak. Because it wrongly assumes that there is no way of hallmarking of gold without damaging its utility.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.
Explanation:
Argument I is strong because it interprets the survey conducted recently and emphasises on 'yes'. But II is not strong. What has been banned in Chennai should not necessarily be banned in other metropolitan cities.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
I is strong because economy can flourish only when its backbone is strong. II is weak because it does not cite any substantial reason. What does ''too big a role'' mean?
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.
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: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
I does not answer how the real prosperity of nation will come thought the move. Hence I is weak. II is also weak because it does not say how the free railway pass will be harmful to students.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
I is strong on humanitarian ground. II is also strong because this is the ultimate step to restrict the mob.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
I Only I is strong. Quality of a doctor must not be neglected. II is not strong because it adds nothing to the statement.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Basic purpose of keeping a mobile phone is to facilitate mobile holders to be in touch whit the outside would. This purpose will not be affected even after the implementation of the move. Hence , I is weak. II is ambiguous.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Both communal harmony and furthering of social customs are desirable.
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