Statement: Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India?
Arguments:
No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.
No. It is against the principle of equality, does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens?
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
Merit, fair selection and equal opportunities for all - these three factors, if taken care of, can help government recruit competent officials and also fulfil the objectives of the Constitution. Thus, both the arguments hold strong.
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1. Statement: Should the political parties be banned?
Arguments:
Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
Clearly, with the ban on political parties, candidates can independently contest elections. So, it will not end democracy. Thus, argument II does not hold. Argument I does not give a strong reason.
2. Statement: Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?
Arguments:
Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
The opinion polls may influence the thinking of an individual and thus divert his mind from his original choice. So, argument I holds strong. Further, blindly imitating a policy followed by other countries holds no relevance. So, argument II is vague.
3. Statement: Should students take part in politics?
Arguments:
Yes. It inculcates in them qualities of leadership.
Clearly, indulgement in politics trains the students for future leadership but It sways them from the studies. So, either of the arguments I or II can hold.
4. Statement: Should all the practising doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost?
Arguments:
No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing?
Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices.
A doctor treating a patient individually can mislead the patient into wrong and unnecessary treatment for his personal gain. So, argument II holds strong. Also, a policy beneficial to common people cannot be termed 'undemocratic'. So, I is vague.
5. Statement: Should judiciary be independent of the executive?
Arguments:
Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.
No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures.
Clearly, 15 year old vehicles are not Euro-compliant and hence cause much more pollution than the recent ones. So, argument I holds. Argument II is vague since owners of these vehicles need not shift themselves. They might sell off their vehicles and buy new ones - a small price which every citizen can afford for a healthy environment.
7. Statement: Should the tuition fees in all post-graduate courses be hiked considerably?
Arguments:
Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.
No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.
A hike in fees is no means to make the students more serious in studies. So, argument I is vague. However, with the increase in fees, poor meritorious students would not be able to afford post-graduate studies. So, argument II holds.
8. Statement: Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces?
Arguments:
No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden.
Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a longer time.
The armed forces must consist of physically strong and mentally mature individuals to take care of defence properly. So, argument I holds strong. Clearly, argument II holds no relevance.
9. Statement: Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector?
Arguments:
No. The private sector entities are hot equipped to handle such projects.
Yes. Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.
Clearly, such projects if handed over to the private sector shall be given to a competent authority. So, argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.
10. Statement: Should all the colleges in India be allowed to devise their own curriculum and syllabus for the vocational courses promoting self-employment?
Arguments:
Yes. This is an important step to generate employment opportunities.
No. This will affect the quality of education due to lack of uniformity in syllabus.
Clearly, colleges, if given a free hand, would through individual efforts come up with fresh, competent courses to draw in more students. This would open up new avenues for employment. So, argument I holds strong. In the light of this, argument II appears to be vague.