Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement:
Should chief ministers have a say in judicial appointments?
Arguments:
I. Yes, exclusion of the executive completely by vesting the power in the Chief justice of India with or without a collegium of judges will not be in the interest of the public and preservation of the independence of the judiciary.
II. Yes, if Central Government is give primacy in the case of the Chief Justice of India, why will the State Government be devoid of the same power regarding appointment of Chief justice of High Court?
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Only I is strong. II is not strong because State Government can 't be compared with Central Government.
- 2. Statement:
Should there be a legislation to restrict the number of ministers?
Arguments:
I. Yes, in some states defections were resorted to in order to gain a majority because of which the number of Ministers have exceeded the number of MLAs.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Only I is strong because it will reduce the cases of defection and the wrong way to gain a majority . II is not strong because restriction of the number of ministers does not imply that there wii be less number of ministers than required.
- 3. Statement:
Should there be a ban on facilitating free train service to the persons taking part in rallies organised by reputed parties?
Argument:
I. Yes, rallies create many problems like road jams, disruption in day -to-day activities etc and create inconvenience for the common man.
II. No, otherwise people will hesitate to participate in any rallies.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument 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:
I is not strong because it is not pinpointing the core issue and stresses on the disadvantage of rally in general. II is weak because it is too simplistic and does not have argumentative substance.
- 4. Statement:
Should the Cabinet approve changes in the allocation criteria for funds to the states for carrying out the accelerated rural water supply programmer?
Arguments:
I. Yes, We are in a would where most of the things are changing at a fast pace; uses of water have increased; therefore per capital consumption of water has also increased.
II. No. Change in allocation criteria will put a burden on the budget.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is 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:
I is strong because it goes into reason. II is a weak argument because it is obsessed with the false notion that change in allocation puts a burden on the budget.
- 5. Statement:
Should the government withdraw its order making police intimation mandatory for citizens hosting foreign visitors?
Arguments:
I. No, foreign visitors have been involved in several bomb blasts and hijacking aeroplanes and many other cases of attempts to harm integrity of the nation.
II. Yes, this order will give free hand to police to harass citizens.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong.
- B. if only argument II is 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:
I is strong because only police verification can ensure the past background and intentions of these foreign visitors. II is a weak argument. Every law can abused. So should we do away with laws?
- 6. Should the parents in India in future be forced to opt for only one child as against two or many at present?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to check the ever - increasing population of India.
II. No, this type of pressure tactic is not adopted by any other country in the world.
Options- A. If only Argument I is Strong.
- B. if only Argument II is Strong.
- C. if either Argument I or II is Strong.
- D. if n either Argument I or II is Strong. Discuss
Correct Answer: if n either Argument I or II is Strong.
Explanation:
As I is weak because it Superfluous, it dose not go into the reason for population control. II. Is an argument by example and hence weak.
- 7. Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned?
Arguments:
I. yes this leads to indiscriminate female fanticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance.
II. No, people have a right to know about their unborn child.
Options- A. if only Argument I is Strong.
- B. if only Argument II is Strong.
- C. if either Argument I or II is Strong.
- D. if neither Argument I or II is strong. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is Strong.
Explanation:
I is strong because female foeticide is undesirable. II is weak.
- 8. Should there be a complete ban on mining coal in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate.
II. No, we do not have alternate energy source of sufficient quantity.
Options- A. if only Argument I is Strong.
- B. if only Argument II is Strong.
- C. if either Argument I or II is Strong.
- D. if neither Argument I or II is Strong. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Argument II is Strong.
Explanation:
I is weak because it is not relevant to "complete ban". II is a strong argument because banning mining in such a scenario will lead us into great trouble.
- 9. Should there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools?
Arguments:
I Yes, this will improve the ambiance of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed.
II. No, college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to college.
Options- A. if only Argument I is Strong.
- B. if only Argument II is Strong.
- C. if either Argument I or II is Strong.
- D. if neither Argument I or II is Strong. Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
I is strong as improved ambience is desirable.
II is strong because regimentation of adults is undesirable.
- 10. Statement:
Should the number of holidays given to Govt employees be reduced to only five in a year?
Arguments:
I. Yes, such holidays subsequently reduce working hours, thus adversely affecting the economy of the nation.
II. No, employees require intermittent rest from hectic work schedule.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either argument I or II is strong
- D. if neither argument I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
I is strong as growth of the economy is desirable. II is not strong because Saturdays and Sundays are meant for this very intermitten rest. This purpose is not served by holidays.
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