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
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.
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1. 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!
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.
2. 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'.
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,
3. 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.
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.
6. Statement: Should so much money be spent on advertisements?
Arguments:
Yes. It is an essential concomitant in a capitalist economy.
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.
7. 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.
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.
8. Statement: Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level?
Arguments:
No, our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.
Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.
Nowadays, computers have entered all walks of life and children need to be prepared for the same. So, argument II is strong. Argument I holds no relevance.
9. Statement: Should there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools?
Arguments:
Yes, this will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed.
No. The college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to the college.
Clearly, after being in strict discipline and following a formal dress code of the school for so many years, the students must be granted some liberty in college life, as they have to take on the responsibilities of life, next. Besides, schools adopt uniforms to take care of the security of the child - an aspect which doesn't matter much in the colleges. So, argument II holds strong. Also, the environment of the college depends on the students' dedication and etiquettes and not on their uniforms. So, argument I is vague.
10. Statement: Should India engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension?
Arguments:
Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.
No. Neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities.
Clearly, peaceful settlement through mutual agreement is the best option, whatever be the issue. So, argument I holds strong. Moreover, the problem indicated in II can be curbed by constant check and vigilance. So, II seems to be vague.