Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement:
Should the oil companies be allowed to fix the price of petroleum products depending on market conditions?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This is the only way to make the oil companies commercially viable.
II. No. This will put additional burden on the retail prices of essential commodities and will cause a lot of hardships to the masses.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong and Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument II are strong
Explanation:
Clearly, Oil is an essential commodity and its prices govern the prices of other essential commodities. As such, the interest of the common people must be taken care of, rather commodities. As such, the interest of the common people must be taken care of, rather than the profitability of some oil companies. So, only argument II holds, strong.
- 2. Statement:
Should there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central government?
Arguments:
I. No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed.
II. Yes. The number of ministers should be restricted to a certain percentage of the total number of seats in the parliament to avoid unnecessary expenditure.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong and Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument II are strong
Explanation:
Clearly, there should be some norms regarding the number of ministers in the Government, as more number of ministers would unnecessarily add to the Government expenditure. So, argument II holds strong. Also, giving liberty to the party in power could promote extension of unreasonable favor to some people at the cost of government funds. so, argument I does not hold.
- 3. Statement:
Should non - non vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is expensive and therefor it is beyond the means of most people in our country.
II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong and Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument II are strong
Explanation:
Clearly, restriction on the diet of people will be denying them their basic human right. So, only argument II holds.
- 4. Statement:
Should Indian become a permanent member of 'UN' s security Council?
Arguments:
I. Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity
II. No. let us first solve problems of our own people like poverty, malnutrition.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong and Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
A peace-loving nation like India can well join an international forum which seeks to bring different nations on friendly terms with each other. So, argument I holds strong. Argument II highlights a different aspect. The internal problems of a nation should not debar it from strengthening international ties. So, argument II is vague.
- 5. Statement:
Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces?
Arguments:
I. No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden.
II. Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a longer time.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong and Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
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 is vague.
- 6. Statement:
Should there be a ban on product advertising?
Arguments:
I. No. It is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than your other competitors, the product will not be sold.
II. Yes. The money spent on advertising is very huge and it inflates the cost of the product.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neithe I nor II is strong and Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Clearly, it is the advertisement which makes the customer aware of the qualities of the product and leads him to buy it. So, argument I is valid. But at the same time, advertising nowadays has become a cost affair and expenses on it add to the price of the product. So, argument II also holds strong.
- 7. Statement:
Should those who receive dowry, despite the low prohibiting, be punished?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Those who violate the law, must be punished.
II. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong and Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, laws are made to ensure that no person pursues the practice. So, persons who violate the laws need to be punished. Thus, argument I holds. A wrong practice, no matter how firmly rooted, needs to be ended. So, argument II is vague.
- 8. Statement:
Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector?
Arguments:
I. No. the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such project.
II. Yes.Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong and Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong and
Explanation:
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.
- 9. Statement:
Should our country extend generous behavior and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbors?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend.
II. No. our generous behavior and goodwill be considered as our weakness.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong and Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Clearly, a good behavior may at some point of time lead to mutual discussions and peaceful settlement of issues in the long run. So, argument I holds strong. However, such a behavior may be mistaken for our weakness and it would be difficult to continue with it if the other county doesn't stop its sinister activities. Hence, II also holds.
- 10. Statement:
Should judiciary be independent of the executive?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.
II. No. the executive would not be able to take bold measures.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong and Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Clearly, independent judiciary is necessary for impartial judgement so that the Executive does not take wrong measures. So, only argument I hold.
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