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  • Question
  • Statement:
    Should all the universities be allowed for educational FM radio?
    Arguments:
    I. No, the move will harm the outstanding objectives of the universities because the universities might tend to use the facility for commercial purposes.
    II. Yes, the move will reduce the gap of information between urban and rural areas. Besides, it will enable more people have access to education.


  • 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 

    Explanation

    See the word 'might' in argument I. We know 'might' is used for lesser possibilities. How can we restrict a move on the basis such remotely possible weaknesses.
    Hence I is weak.II is obviously a strong argument.


  • Statement and Argument problems


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    • 1. 
      Statement:
      Should sex determination thought ultrasound and female fortitude be made a non- bailable offense?
      Arguments:
      I. Yes. It must be done instantly.
      II. No. Let people enjoy their right of freedom.

    • 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 there be a law in India to allow mutual transfer of convicts between India and other countries?
      Arguments:
      I. Yes, the move will help in giving appropriate punishment to the criminal according to the law of the country which has registered accusation against him.
      II. Yes, this will hinder the criminals form taking shelter in those countries from where they can't be entrusted to the police of that country where they have committed crime.

    • 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
    • 3. 
      Statement:
      Should there be a re-election in case the winner 's candidature is cancelled?
      Arguments:
      I. Yes, the winner represents the choice of the major portion of voters, and if his candidature is cancelled there must be a re-election to maintain the democratic ethos.
      II. No, it will be an injustice towards the person who stood second in the election.

    • 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:
      Should people be allowed to keep traditional arms while on a long train journey?
      Arguments:
      I. Yes. This will reduce the cases of train dacoities and other activities such as snatching chains or ornaments.
      II. No. This will create inconvenience to the passengers and aggravate the law and order situation.

    • 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:
      Should there be a ban on the persons providing services to more than one firm or organisation?
      Arguments:
      I. Yes. It will reduce the problem of unemployment to some extent.
      II. No. It will create a lot of frustration and large amount of dissatisfaction and disappointment among the skillful and intellectual classes.

    • 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:
      ''Each one teach one'' is the best policy to spread elementary education in India .
      Arguments:
      I. Yes, if 60% literate people teach 40% illiterates Indians then it seems quite possible.
      II. No, people have no time to spend for development of the society because naturally they are more keen to earn their livelihood .

    • 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 the minimum age of 25 years for entry to bars and pubs be reduced?
      Arguments:
      I. Yes. A person is mature enough to differentiate between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong once he/she attains the age of 18-20 years, the age when one gets voting right .
      II. No. By this age, a person passes though various realities. It is usually after this age that one attains social maturity and economic independence. Reduction in this age limit would result in exposing the youth to risks owing to amateur decisions.

    • 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 police pickets on road be not allowed to check luggages of travellers by stopping buses?
      Arguments:
      I. Yes. The move causes great inconvenience to travellers and contributes to some extent in causing traffic jams.
      II. No. The move will curtail the right of the police.

    • 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 frequent strikes called by teachers be banned?
      Arguments:
      I. Yes. Going on strike every time affects the interests of then youngsters to a large extent.
      II. No. If teachers do their best for the students they must not be deprives of the platform to show their grievances.

    • 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 strict action against those who uses ancient rocks for advertisement purposes?
      Arguments:
      I. No. The cheapest and most cost-effective mode of advertisement must not be banned.
      II. Yes. It is necessary to conserve our heritage sites at any cost.

    • 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


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