Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement
Should there be no examination up to Std IX in all the schools in India?
Arguments No, students need to go through the process of giving examination right from young age.
II. Yes, this will help students to think laterally and achieve their creative pursuits.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I nor II is strong
- D. if both I and II are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Argument I is strong as school is the ground where we prepare for the future battles of life. Argument II is strong as examination kill our creativity, turning us all into mere clerks.
- 2. Statement
Keeping in consideration the longevity of life in India, should the age limit for retirement in the government jobs be increased?
Arguments
I. Yes, other countries have decided so long before.
II. Yes, it is the actual demand of lakh of employees.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I nor II is strong
- D. if both I and II are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Argument II is strong
Explanation:
Arguments I is weak as it is based on example. Argument II is strong as it is the demand of lakhs of employees it is justified.
- 3. Statement
Should new university be established in India?
Arguments
I. No, we have not yet achieved the target of literacy.
II. No , we have to face the problems of highly educated but unemployed youth.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I nor II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Both are weak. There is no relation between the establishment of universities and the achievement of the literacy target. The second argument appear illogical that due to establishment of more universities we shall have highly educated and unemployment youths, Hence, both the arguments are weak.
- 4. Statements
Should all the government owned educational institutions be given to private sector?
Arguments
I. Yes, there will be up gradation of educational standard in these institutions.
II. Yes, the educational standard in these institutions will decrease.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I nor II is strong
- D. if both I and II are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Private sector is supposed to be more discipline and efficient than the government sector. Hence I is strong II is rubbish.
- 5. Statement
should the organization like the UNO be abolished?
Arguments
I. The cold war is going to an end so there in no role of such organizations.
II. No, in the absence of these organization there will be a world war?
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I nor II is strong
- D. if both I and II are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Argument II is strong as the presence of UNO ensures friendly relations among various countries. Argument I is also strong because now a days the presence of UNO is felt undesirable.
- 6. Statement
Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?
Arguments
I. Yes, it is expensive and therefore, 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 is strong
- C. if either I nor II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Argument II is strong
Explanation:
Restriction on the diet of people will deny them their basic human right. So, only Argument II holds strong.
- 7. Statement
Should public holiday be declared on demise of important national leaders?
Arguments
I. No, such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.
II. Yes, people would like to play their homage to the departed soul.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Arguments I is strong
Explanation:
Considering India's economy, unscheduled holidays will hamper national progress. Hence, Argument I is strong, Argument II is ambiguous and hence, it is weak.
- 8. Statement
Should graduation be made minimum educational qualification for entry level jobs in any public sector organization?
Arguments
I. Yes, graduates always perform better than non- graduate by virtue of their higher level of education.
II. No, there are quite a few people who cannot afford to remain unemployed till the completion of graduation and are capable of performing equally as well as graduate candidates.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is not necessarily true. Hence, it is weak. Argument II deviates from the core issue. Hence, it is also weak.
- 9. Statement
Should there be only two political parties in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, in may developed countries there are only two political parties.
II. No, India electorate is not mature to select between only two political parties.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Arguments I is weak as it is an argument by example. Arguments II is weak because it is rubbish. In fact, it is mature having such a criteria, lesser maturity would be required when the choice is limited.
- 10. Statement
Should the sale of tobacco products be restricted to only a few outlets in each city/town?
Arguments
I. Yes this will substantially reduce consumption of tobacco products.
II. No, those who want to purchase tobacco products should get them at convenient locations.
Options- A. if only Arguments I is strong
- B. if only Arguments II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Arguments I is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is strong as reduced tobacco consumption is desirable. Arguments II is weak as such convenience is not desirable.
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