Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement
Should all the indirect taxes in India be combined into a single tax on all commodities?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will considerably simplify the tax collection mechanism and the cost of collection tax will also reduce.
II. Yes, the manufactures and traders will be benefited by this which in turn will be boost tax collections.
III. No, no other country has adopted such system.
Options- A. None is strong
- B. I and III are strong
- C. Only II is strong
- D. II and III are strong Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Argument I and II are strong because a single tax will simplify the tax collection mechanism and manufactures and traders will be benefited by it. What other countries are doing, we should not adopt that blindly. So, Argument III is not strong.
- 2. Statement
Should there be a common syllabus for all the subjects in graduate courses in all the universities across the country?
Arguments
I. Yes, this is the only way to spring in uniformity in the education system in the country.
II. Yes, it will help standardise the quality of graduation certificates being given by different universities in the country.
III. No, each university should have the autonomy to decide its syllabus based on the specific requirement of the university.
Options- A. None is strong
- B. Only I is strong
- C. Only II is strong
- D. I and II are strong Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
In Argument I the use of key word only makes it weak. If there is common syllabus for graduation across the universities, then this will standardise the quality of graduation certificates , which is desirable, hence Argument II is strong. Argument III is also strong as specific requirement and autonomy of the the university cannot be overlooked.
- 3. Statement
Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds.
II. No, this is the only way to increase production substantially.
III. Yes, genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
Options- A. I and II are strong
- B. Only II is strong
- C. II and III are strong
- D. I and III are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: I and III are strong
Explanation:
If there is complete ban on genetically modified seeds, it will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds, so Arguments I is strong. Argument II is not strong due to the word 'only'. Argument III is strong because genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
- 4. Statement
Should admission to all professional courses be made on the basis of past academic performance rather than through entrance tests?
Arguments
I. Yes, it will be beneficial for those candidates who are unable to bear the expenses of entrance tests.
II. Yes, many deserving candidates securing high marks in their qualifying academic examinations do not perform well on such entrance tests.
III. No, the standard of examinations and assessment conducted by different boards and universities are not comparable and hence there is a need to conduct entrance tests to calibrate them on a common yardstick.
Options- A. I and II are strong
- B. II and III are strong
- C. I and III are strong
- D. III is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: III is strong
Explanation:
Only Argument III is strong because the standard of examinations and assessment conducted by different boards and universities are not comparable and entrance tests help calibrate them on a common yardstick.
- 5. Statements
Should the public sector undertakings be allowed to adopt hire and fire policy?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will help the public sector undertakings to get rid of non-performing employees and reward the performing employees.
II. No, this will give an unjust handle to the management and they many use it indiscriminately.
III. Yes, this will help increase the level of efficiency of these organisation and these will become profitable establishments.
Options- A. None is strong
- B. I and II are strong
- C. II and III are strong
- D. I and III are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: I and III are strong
Explanation:
In 'hire and fire' policy, performing employees are rewarded while non-performing employees are show the door. This increases the level of efficiency and profitability. So, Arguments I and III are strong while Argument II is not.
- 6. Statement:
Should India curb the number of economists it produces?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the more the economists, the lesser the economic growth.
II. No, theory encourages practice.
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 II is strong
Explanation:
I is weak because it seems to be at best a joke and at worst a whim . It is not acceptable to reason. Economists, even when in large numbers, are only a handful. So how much do you think you can gain by giving them some other employment? And if you think the devil lies in their theories- that two economists seldom agree-, let me tell you it's a healthy trend. Critics are very important in the upliftment of a society. II is strong because the more the awareness, the greater the activity. See how our economy has developed in recent years.
- 7. Statement:
Should marketing surveys be stopped?
Arguments:
I. Yes, fake surveys are conducted by ground -level workers.
II. No, it is the day of the consumer.
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 II is strong
Explanation:
I is not strong. If the surveys are fake, there is nothing wrong whit surveys per se. If a fault creeps into a method, we should correct the method instead of discarding it. II is strong because in a buyer 's market, you must know the consumer behavior thoroughly to stay ahead of your competitors.
- 8. Statement:
Should post-poll alliances be allowed?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is the only way out way out of a hung parliament.
II. No, it is a fraud upon voters who have voted them as opposed groups.
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:
Explanation:
I is strong because a hung parliament must be got rid of for the benefit of nation. II is also strong because elections carry the mandate of voters. If they are cheated, the very purpose of elections is lost.
- 9. Statement:
Should the government invest in infrastructure?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is the backbone of the economy.
II. No, it would be assuming too big a role.
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 economy can flourish only when its backbone is strong. II is weak because it does not cite any substantial reason. What does ''too big a role'' mean?
- 10. Statement:
Should Kite-flying be banned in all metropolitan cities?
I. Yes, in a recent survey conducted by an authentic organisation, in all metropolitan cities Kite-flying is one of the major causes of road accidents.
II. Yes, in Chennai it has been banned recently.
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:
Argument I is strong because it interprets the survey conducted recently and emphasises on 'yes'. But II is not strong. What has been banned in Chennai should not necessarily be banned in other metropolitan cities.
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