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- Question
Statement: Should octroi be abolished?
Arguments:
- Yes. It will eliminate an important source of corruption.
- No. It will adversely affect government revenues.
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'Octroi' is a custom duty. If octroi is abolished, the practice of bringing in things from foreign countries illegally will be abolished. So, argument I holds strong. Also, if octroi is abolished, the income to the government in the way of the duty paid shall be diminished. So, argument II also holds strong. - 1. Statement: Should there be reservation of seats and posts on communal basis?
Arguments:
- Yes. It will check most of the inter-communal biases.
- No, ours is a secular state.
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 individuals/institutes having treasures of national significance like Nobel Prizes, hand them over to the Central Government for their safe custody?
Arguments:
- Yes. The individuals or institutions do not have enough resources to protect them.
- No. These are the property of the individuals/institutions who win them and should be in their custody.
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 India develop a national water grid by connecting all the rivers in the country?
Arguments:
- No. This is not just possible as we do not have the technical knowhow.
- Yes, this will greatly help the entire country by effectively channelizing the excess water to the areas having shortage.
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 girls learn arts like judo and karate?
Arguments:
- Yes. It will enable them to defend themselves from rogues and ruffians.
- No. They will lose their feminine grace.
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 the Government justified in spending so much on defence?
Arguments:
- Yes. Safety of the country is of prime importance.
- No. During peace, this money could be used for the development of the country.
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 public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders?
Arguments:
- No. Such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.
- Yes. People would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.
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 India support all the international policies of United States of America?
Arguments:
- No. Many other powerful countries do not support the same.
- Yes. This is the only way to gain access to USA developmental funds.
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 words like 'Smoking is injurious to health essentially appear on cigarette packs?
Arguments:
- Yes. It is a sort of brainwash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff.
- No. It hampers the enjoyment of smoking.
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 the council of ministers once appointed be kept the same for the entire period intervening two elections?
Arguments:
- No. Shuffling of ministers and portfolios is a healthy democratic process.
- Yes. The ministers do not get a hold on their portfolio unless they are kept for a longer duration.
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 people with educational qualification higher than the optimum requirements be debarred from seeking jobs?
Arguments:
- No. It will further aggravate the problem of educated unemployment.
- Yes. It creates complexes among employees and affects the work adversely.
- No. This goes against the basic rights of the individuals.
- Yes. This will increase productivity.
Options- A. Only I and III are strong
- B. All are strong
- C. Only II and IV are strong
- D. Only III is strong
- E. None of these Discuss
Statement and Argument problems
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Correct Answer: Only argument II is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, reservations on communal basis will increase inter-communal biases. So, argument I is vague. Also it will be against the secular policy, according to which no communal group is given preference over the others. So, only argument II holds.
Correct Answer: Only argument II is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, the awards are given for individual excellence and perfection. So, only argument II holds strong.
Correct Answer: Only argument II is strong
Explanation:
A single network of all the rivers in the country would surely enable a good distribution of water to all areas, So, argument II holds strong. Also, a policy beneficial to the nation cannot be hindered owing to lack of knowhow. Ways can be devised to build up such a network. So, argument I is vague.
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Learning martial arts is necessary for girls for self-defence. So, argument I holds. However, argument II is vague since a training in these arts has nothing to do with their feminine grace.
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, defence is necessary for the safety of the country, which is of prime importance. So, argument I holds. Also, a country can concentrate on internal progress and development only when it is safe from external aggressions. So, argument II does not hold.
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, unscheduled and untimely holidays would naturally cause the work to suffer. So, argument I holds strong. Also, a holiday is not necessary to pay homage to someone. So, argument II is vague.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Our country cannot support USA's policies blindly without analysis, just to gain monetary help. Also, we should not withdraw our support without considering the policies, just because some other nations have done so. So, none of the arguments holds strong.
Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, such words on cigarette packs would warn the smokers beforehand of its adverse effects. So, argument I holds strong. However, smoking is a bad habit with long-term health hazards and is no means of enjoyment. So, argument II is vague.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Shuffling of Cabinet ministers is just not a regular process, but a step to ensure proper working and implementation of schemes and avoid corruption. So, none of the arguments holds strong.
Correct Answer: Only III is strong
Explanation:
The issue discussed in the statement is nowhere related to increase in unemployment, as the number of vacancies filled in will remain the same. Also, in a working place, it is the performance of the individual that matters and that makes him more or less wanted, and not his educational qualifications. So, neither I nor II holds strong. Besides, the needs of a job are laid down in the desired qualifications for the job. So, recruitment of more qualified people cannot augment productivity. Thus, IV also does not hold strong. However, it is the right of an individual to get the post for which he fulfils the eligibility criteria, whatever be his extra merits. Hence, argument III holds strong.
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