Statement: Should all those who are convicted for heinous crimes like murder or rape, beyond all reasonable doubts be given capital punishment or death penalty?

Arguments:

1. No. The death penalty should be given only in very rare and exceptional cases.
2. Yes. This is the only way to punish such people who take others' lives or indulge in inhuman activities.
3. Yes. Such severe punishments only will make people refrain from such heinous acts and the society will be safer.
4. No. Those who are repentant for the crime they committed should be given a chance to improve and lead a normal life.

Arguments:

1. Yes. Coal engines cause a lot of pollution.
2. Yes. Electric engines are good on performance, easy to operate and low on maintenance.
3. No. India does not produce enough electricity to fulfil its domestic needs also.

Arguments:

1. Yes. All the progressive nations do so.
2. No. We cannot impart it in co-educational schools.
3. Yes. It would certainly help in eradicating the existing misunderstanding and make the younger generation physically and mentally healthier.
4. It will destroy the moral fibre and the highly esteemed value system which we have inherited from our forefathers.

Arguments:

1. Yes. The students are the best judge of their capabilities and there should not be restrictions for joining post-graduate courses.
2. No. The students need to study relevant subjects in graduate courses to enrol in post-graduate courses and the students must fulfil such conditions.
3. No. There are not enough institutes offering post-graduate courses which can accommodate all the graduates desirous of seeking post-graduate education of their own choice.

Arguments:

1. Yes. It is a rule and rules should be followed strictly by all.
2. No. Each individual knows how to protect his own life and it should be left to his discretion.
3. No. It does not ensure safety as only the head is protected and rest of the body is not.
4. Yes. It is a necessity as head, being the most sensitive organ, is protected by the helmet.

Arguments:

1. Yes. This will motivate the children to study and get higher marks, and thus more knowledge can be imbibed at a younger age.
2. No. The children will be forced to study and won't enjoy the process.
3. Yes. In today's competitive world the children need to be prepared right from the beginning to face such difficult examinations.
4. No. This will add pressure on tender aged children and leave very little time for them to play.

Arguments:

1. Yes. This will help the government to augment its resources for implementing the development programmes.
2. No. The private companies will not be able to run these units effectively.
3. Yes. There will be a significant improvement in the quality of services.
4. No. There would not be job security for the employees at all the levels.

Arguments:

1. No. It is not correct to prevent matured youngsters above 18 years of age who can vote, from having fun.
2. Yes. The entry fee to such pubs should also be hiked.
3. No. There is no such curb in western countries.
4. Yes. This will help in preventing youngsters from getting into bad company and imbibing bad habits.

Arguments:

1. Yes. This is the only way to teach discipline to the employees.
2. No. Government cannot deprive its citizens of their basic rights.
3. Yes. This is the only way to ensure maximum productivity without disruption of work.

Arguments:

1. No. We get vital information regarding education through television.
2. Yes. It hampers the study of children.
3. Yes. Young children are misguided by certain programmes featuring sex and violence.
4. No. This is the only way to educate the masses.

Arguments:

1. No. Nobody should be allowed to end his/her life at his/her will as this goes against the basic tenets of humanity.
2. Yes. Patients undergoing terrible suffering and having absolutely no chance of recovery should be liberated from suffering through mercy death.
3. No. Even mercy death is a sort of killing and killing can never be legalized.