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Statement: Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals?
Arguments:
- Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money;
- No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.
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
- Neither I nor II is strong
ExplanationClearly, ban is necessary to protect our natural environment. So, none of the arguments is strong enough. - 1. Statement: Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?
Arguments:
- Yes. It is expensive and therefore it is beyond the means of most people in our country.
- No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.
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 Discuss
- 2. Statement: Should new universities be established in India?
Arguments:
- No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy.
- No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.
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 Discuss
- 3. Statement: Should adult education programme be given priority over compulsory education programme?
Arguments:
- No. It will also help in success of compulsory education programme.
- Yes. It will help to eliminate the adult illiteracy.
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 Discuss
- 4. Statement: Should Doordarshan be given autonomous status?
Arguments:
- Yes. It will help Doordarshan to have fair and impartial coverage of all important events.
- No. The coverage of events will be decided by a few who may not have healthy outlook.
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 Discuss
- 5. Statement: Is buying things on instalments profitable to the customer?
Arguments:
- Yes. He has to pay less.
- No, paying instalments upsets the family budget.
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 Discuss
- 6. Statement: Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?
Arguments:
- No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do?
- Yes. In a competitive world the rule is 'survival of the fittest'.
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 Discuss
- 7. Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?
Arguments:
- Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
- No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So? Why offer extra incentives!
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 Discuss
- 8. Statement: Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?
Arguments:
- Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.
- No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.
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 Discuss
- 9. Statement: Should so much money be spent on advertisements?
Arguments:
- Yes. It is an essential concomitant in a capitalist economy.
- No. It leads to wastage of resources.
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 Discuss
- 10. Statement: Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession?
Arguments:
- Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country.
- No, nobody will contest election.
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 Discuss
Statement and Argument problems
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Correct Answer: Only argument II is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, restriction on the diet of people will be denying them their basic human right. So, only argument II holds.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Clearly, instead of improving upon higher education, increasing the literacy rate should be heeded first. So, argument I holds. Also, more number of universities will produce more degree holders with the number of jobs remaining the same, thus increasing unemployment. So, argument II also holds strong.
Correct Answer: Only argument II is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, argument I gives a reason in support of the statement and so it does not hold strong against it. The adult education programme needs to be given priority because it shall eliminate adult illiteracy and thus help in further spread of education. So, only argument II is strong enough.
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, the autonomous status of the Doordarshan will be a step towards giving it independence for an impartial coverage. Autonomous status does not mean that the coverage will be decided by a few. So, only argument I holds.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
In buying things on instalments, a customer has to pay more as the interest is also included. So, argument I does not hold. Moreover, one who buys an item on instalments maintains his future budget accordingly as he is well acquainted with when and how much he has to pay, beforehand. So, argument II is also not valid.
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Closing down public-sector enterprises will definitely throw the engaged persons out of employment. So, argument I holds. Also, closing down is no solution for a loss-making enterprise. Rather, its causes of failure should be studied, analyzed and the essential reforms implemented. Even if this does not work out, the enterprise may be privatized. So, argument II is vague,
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, government jobs in rural areas are underlined with several difficulties. In lieu of these, extra incentives are needed. So, only argument I holds strong.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Clearly, if there were less candidates, the voters would find it easy to make a choice. So, argument I holds. Also, every person satisfying the conditions laid down by the Constitution must be given an opportunity and should not be denied the same just to cut down the number of candidates. So, argument II also holds strong.
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, the advertisements are/the means to introduce people with the product and its advantages. So, argument I holds strong. But argument II is vague because advertisements are an investment for better gain and not a, wastage.
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
The legislators should surely not be engaged in any other profession because only then will they be able to work with devotion. So, argument I holds. Also, if such a law is enforced, only those people will contest elections who are really prepared to work for the country. So, argument II is vague.
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