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  • Question
  • Statement: Is pen mightier than a sword?

    Arguments:

    1. Yes. Writers influence the thinking of the people.
    2. No. With the help of physical force one can conquer all.


  • 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 I is strong 

    Explanation
    Physical force can accomplish a task by compulsion, while the influential writings can mould the thinking of an individual and change his discretion into accomplishing the task wilfully. So, only argument I holds strong.

  • Statement and Argument problems


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    • 1. Statement: Should our country extend generous behaviour and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbours?

      Arguments:

      1. Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend.
      2. No. Our generous behaviour and goodwill will be considered as our weakness.


    • 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 shifting agriculture be practised?

      Arguments:

      1. No. It is a wasteful practice.
      2. Yes. Modern methods of farming are too expensive.


    • 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 luxury hotels be banned in India?

      Arguments:

      1. Yes. They are places from where international criminals operate.
      2. No. Affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.


    • 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 there be a ban on product advertising?

      Arguments:

      1. No. It is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than your other competitors, the product will not be sold.
      2. Yes. The money spent on advertising is very huge and it inflates the cost of the product.


    • 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: Should there be compulsory medical examination of both the man and the woman before they marry each other?

      Arguments:

      1. No. This is an intrusion to the privacy of an individual and hence cannot be tolerated.
      2. Yes. This will substantially reduce the risk of giving birth to children with serious ailments.


    • 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 the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned?

      Arguments:

      1. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female foeticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance.
      2. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.


    • 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 persons convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?

      Arguments:

      1. No. Such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country.
      2. Yes. It is democracy - let people decide whom to vote.


    • 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 officers accepting bribe be punished?

      Arguments:

      1. No. Certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe.
      2. Yes. They should do the job they are entrusted with, honestly.


    • 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 there be a complete ban on use of all types of chemical pesticides in India?

      Arguments:

      1. No. The pests will destroy all the crops and the farmers will have nothing to harvest.
      2. Yes. The chemical pesticides used in agriculture pollute the water underground and this has become a serious health hazard.


    • 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 cutting of trees be banned altogether?

      Arguments:

      1. Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance.
      2. No. A total ban would harm timber based industries.


    • 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


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