Statement: Should we scrap the system of formal education beyond graduation?
Arguments:
Yes. It will mean taking employment at an early date.
No. It will mean lack of depth of knowledge.
Options
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E. Both I and II are strong
Correct Answer
Only argument II is strong
Explanation
Clearly, argument I is vague because at present too, many fields are open to all after graduation. However, eliminating the post-graduate courses would abolish higher and specialized studies which lead to understanding things better and deeply. So, argument II is valid.
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1. Statement: Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India?
Arguments:
Yes. They must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all.
No. We have enough talent; let them stay where they want.
Clearly, every person must be free to work wherever he wants and no compulsion should be made to confine one to one's own country. So, argument I is vague. However, talented scientists can be of great benefit to the nation and some alternatives as special incentives or better prospects may be made available to them to retain them within their motherland. So, argument II also does not hold.
2. Statement: Should all the annual examinations up to Std. V be abolished?
Arguments:
Yes. The young students should not be burdened with such examinations which hampers their natural growth.
No. The students will not study seriously as they will get automatic promotion to the next class and this will affect them in future.
Clearly, neither the students can be burdened with studies at such a tender age, nor can they be left free to take studies casually, as this shall weaken their basic foundation. So, both the arguments follow.
3. Statement: Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged?
Arguments:
Yes. They will help in industrial development of the country.
Yes. They will reduce the burden on employment market.
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.
4. Statement: Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas?
Arguments:
Yes. Rural people are creative.
Yes. This would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.
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.
5. Statement: Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan?
Arguments:
No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.
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.
6. Statement: Should there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary/ Legislative Assembly elections?
Arguments:
Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power.
No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even up to the age of 80.
Opening up of new industries is advantageous in opening more employment avenues, and disadvantageous in that it adds to the pollution. So, either of the arguments holds strong.
8. Statement: Should high chimneys be installed in industries?
Before indulging in new development programme it is much necessary to plan the exact target, policies and their implementation and the allocation of funds which shows the right direction to work. So, argument I holds strong. Also, planning ensures full utilization of available resources and funds and stepwise approach towards the target. So, spending a part of money on it is no wastage. Thus, argument II is not valid.
10. Statement: Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published?
Arguments:
Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply.
No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.
Clearly, I does not provide a strong reason in support of the statement. Also, it is not possible to analyze the really deserving and not deserving. So/argument II holds strong.