Statement: Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving licence for sale to general public in India?

Arguments:

1. Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.
2. No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.

Clearly, India can export only the surplus and that which can be saved after fulfilling its own needs, to pay for its imports. Encouragement to export cannot lead to shortages as it shall provide the resources for imports. So, only argument I holds.

The passage discusses the autonomy of art, emphasizing that art must be self-contained and not influenced by anything other than itself. It insists that art alone must bring the work into being, free from external interference. Here's the analysis of the options based on the passage:

1. Option A - art is governed by external rules and conditions:
   • The passage argues that art should not be governed by anything other than itself. It directly contradicts the idea that art is ruled by external conditions or rules.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
2. Option B - art is for the sake of art and life:
   • The passage focuses on the autonomy of art itself, rather than its connection to life. While art can have life-related themes, the passage emphasizes that art must exist for itself, not for the sake of life.
   • This option is not fully supported by the passage.
3. Option C - art is for the sake of art alone:
   • The passage strongly supports the idea that art must be self-contained and not influenced by anything outside of art itself. This aligns with the statement that art is for the sake of art alone.
   • This option is strongly supported by the passage.
4. Option D - artist realises his dreams through his artistic creation:
   • The passage does not discuss the artist realizing their dreams through art. Instead, it focuses on the self-contained nature of art and its need to be untouched by external forces.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
5. Option E - artist should use his art for the sake of society:
   • The passage emphasizes that art should not be influenced by anything external, including society. It suggests that art must exist for its own sake, not for societal purposes.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
6. Final Answer:
   • The best supported statement by the passage is C. art is for the sake of art alone.

The passage discusses the shift in the economy from a manufacturing focus to a service orientation, and how this change will require managers to work more with people than with objects from the assembly line. Here's the analysis of the options based on the passage:

1. Option A - managers should have a balanced mind:
   • The passage does not mention the need for managers to have a balanced mind. Instead, it focuses on the shift from manufacturing to service sectors and how it will impact the role of managers in terms of working with people.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
2. Option B - assembly line will exist in service organisations:
   • The passage does not suggest that assembly lines will exist in service organizations. It contrasts the work with people in the service sector to working with objects in the manufacturing sector.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
3. Option C - interpersonal skills will become more important in the future workplace:
   • The passage clearly states that as the economy shifts to a service orientation, managers will need to work more with people, indicating that interpersonal skills will indeed become more important in the future workplace.
   • This option is strongly supported by the passage.
4. Option D - manufacturing organisations ignore importance of people:
   • The passage does not suggest that manufacturing organizations ignore the importance of people. It only contrasts the focus on people in service sectors versus objects in manufacturing sectors. It does not make a negative statement about manufacturing organizations.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
5. Option E - service organisations will not deal with objects and things:
   • The passage discusses how managers in service organizations will work more with people, but it does not claim that service organizations will not deal with objects and things at all. It focuses on the shift from manufacturing, where managers work with objects, to services, where the focus is on people.
   • This option is not fully supported by the passage.
6. Final Answer:
   • The best supported statement by the passage is C. interpersonal skills will become more important in the future workplace.

The passage highlights the positive contributions of businessmen to the growth of civilization, including helping build cities, providing luxuries, supporting artists, and driving the Industrial Revolution. Here?s the analysis of the options based on the passage:

1. Option A - is accountable to the society:
   • The passage does not mention the accountability of the businessman to society. It focuses more on the positive contributions made by businessmen to civilization and the Industrial Revolution.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
2. Option B - lives luxurious and comfortable life:
   • The passage does not discuss the personal lifestyle of businessmen, such as whether they live luxurious or comfortable lives. Instead, it focuses on their contributions to civilization and industry.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
3. Option C - is the beneficiary of the Industrial Revolution:
   • The passage does not mention that businessmen are the beneficiaries of the Industrial Revolution. It suggests that businessmen have played a role in seeding the Industrial Revolution around the world, but does not state that they have benefited from it.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
4. Option D - is capable of raising his standard of living:
   • The passage does not directly address the businessman?s personal standard of living. It focuses on the broader contributions businessmen make to society and civilization.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
5. Option E - has contributed to the growth of civilisation:
   • The passage clearly states that businessmen have helped build great cities, provide luxuries, support artists, and contribute to the Industrial Revolution, all of which are significant contributions to the growth of civilization.
   • This option is strongly supported by the passage.
6. Final Answer:
   • The best supported statement by the passage is E. has contributed to the growth of civilisation.

The passage discusses the role of the press in supporting just causes, criticizing the government in a healthy manner, and protecting the rights of workers and suppressed sections of society. It emphasizes the importance of a balanced view in helping the formation of healthy public opinion. Here's the analysis of the options based on the passage:

1. Option A - press has a great role to play in a democracy:
   • The passage emphasizes the important role of the press in supporting righteous causes, criticizing the government, and protecting the rights of the workers and suppressed sections of society. This suggests the press plays a crucial role in democracy by helping form a healthy public opinion.
   • This option is strongly supported by the passage.
2. Option B - the press is the only means to project to the masses the policies of the government:
   • The passage does not claim that the press is the only means to project government policies. It focuses more on the press?s role in supporting just causes, criticizing the government, and helping form public opinion, rather than being the only channel for government communication.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
3. Option C - the freedom of press is essential for the proper functioning of democracy:
   • While the passage emphasizes the role of the press in supporting justice and forming public opinion, it does not directly mention the freedom of the press as essential. However, the idea is implied in the sense that the press must be able to function without fear or restriction to fulfill its duties effectively.
   • This option is implied but not explicitly supported by the passage.
4. Option D - the press can be used by the governments as an effective media for the upliftment of the backward sections of society:
   • The passage suggests that the press should protect the rights of backward and suppressed sections, but it does not mention that the government should use the press for this purpose. The press is described as independent and should provide balanced views, rather than acting as a tool for government action.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
5. Option E - all the information given by the press should be well-articulated so as to gain a good opinion towards the ruling party:
   • The passage advocates for the press to provide a balanced view, not necessarily to gain a good opinion towards the ruling party. It emphasizes that the press should be vigilant and help form healthy public opinion, but not in a biased or one-sided manner.
   • This option is not supported by the passage.
6. Final Answer:
   • The best supported statement by the passage is A. press has a great role to play in a democracy.

Clearly, harnessing solar energy will be helpful as it is an inexhaustible resource unlike other resources. So, argument I holds. But argument II is vague as solar energy is the cheapest form of energy.

The students union formation shall be a step towards giving to students the basic education in the field of politics. However, it shall create the same political atmosphere in the campus. Thus, both the arguments hold strong.

Clearly, India cannot part with a state that is a major foreign exchange earner to it. So, argument I holds strong. Further, giving away a piece of land unconditionally and unreasonably is no solution to settle disputes. So, argument II is vague.

Clearly, cottage industries need to be promoted to create more job opportunities for rural people in the villages themselves. The reason that rural people are creative is vague. So, only argument II holds.

Clearly, encouraging the young entrepreneurs will open up the field for the establishment of new industries. Thus, it shall help in industrial development and not only employ the entrepreneurs but create more job opportunities for others as well. So, both the arguments hold strong.