Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement
Should we impart sex education in schools?
Arguments
I. Yes, all the progressive nations do so.
II. No, we cannot impart it in a coeducational school.
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:
Both the arguments are ambiguous and not supported by a clear cut logic. Hence, both are weak.
- 2. Statement
Should there be a ceiling on the salary of top executives of multinational in our country?
Arguments
I. Yes, otherwise it would lead to unhealthy competition and comparison and our own industry would not be able to withstand that.
II. No, with the advent of liberalization of economy, any such move would be counter-productive. Once, the economy picks up, this disparity will be reduced.
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 both I and II are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Arguments I and II both are strong. The high salary of executives in multinational companies would definitely create unhealthy competition and consequently our companies which are not rich will be in difficulties. Secondly, such ceiling will discourage multinationals to take interest in our economy and encourage our companies.
- 3. Statement
Should the knowledge of Hindi languages be made compulsory for all the employees of public sectors organizations?
Arguments
I. Yes, it is necessary for dealing with people from the educationally backward strata of the society.
II. No, It is not necessary for every employee to have the knowledge of Hindi language.
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 but Arguments II is simplistic and hence, it is a weak argument.
- 4. Statement
Should it be made compulsory for all the private sector organizations to reserve quota for socially backward classes?
Arguments
I. No, the private sector should not be governed by the Government rules.
II. Yes, private sector organizations should also contribute in upliftment of socially backward classes.
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 II is strong
Explanation:
Arguments I is not the right way. Thus, Argument I s weak Arguments II is strong as upliftment of socially backward classes is necessary.
- 5. Statement
Should the women be advised not to travel alone at night in view of the increasing incidences of rape and sexual abuse?
Arguments
I. No, instead the government should take measures to control such incidences.
II. Yes, it is difficult even for the police department to control such cases.
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 does not establish proper relation with the statement. Argument II may be an opinion and has not been discussed in the given statement. Hence, I and II both are weak.
- 6. Statement
Are the fabulous prices demanded by the art dealers for the original painting of old masters justified?
Arguments
I. Yes, those are unattainable antique pieces of art, hence, worth their price for the collectors of art.
II. No, modern painters can paint as well, if not better than them and for much less price.
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. Fabulous prices for old master piece are demanded because of their originality and innovative hard efforts.
- 7. Statement
Should age of retirement be brought down?
Arguments
I. Yes, such a decision on the part of the Government would open new job opportunities to youngsters.
II. No, people often marry late and their children do not get settled early.
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 both I and II are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Both the arguments are strong because each of the arguments deals with the statement quite logically.
- 8. Statement
Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfill its energy requirement?
Arguments
I. Yes, most of the energy sources used at present are exhaustible.
II. No, harness solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.
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:
Arguments I is strong i.e, India should make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfill its energy requirement because most of the energy sources used at present are exhaustible. Arguments II is weak.
- 9. Statement
Should hunting be banned?
Arguments
I. Yes, it has been proved to be a definite environment hazard.
II. No, what will hunters do?
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:
Logically, only Arguments I is strong
- 10. Statement
Should children be prevented completely from watching the television?
Arguments
I. No, we get vital information regarding education through television.
II. Yes, it hampers the study of children.
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:
No, children should not be prevented completely from watching the television because we get vital information regarding education through television and its does not hamper the study of children, if it is watched according to a schedule. So, Argument I is strong, while Argument II is weak.
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