Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement:
Should a person found sending racist messages on internet be prosecuted?
Arguments:
I. Yes, sending racist email message is a part of overall phenomenon of ''hate-speech'' on the internet which is meant for civil communication.
II. No, our constitution provides us freedom of speech; than why prosecution?
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:
I is obviously strong. II is weak because freedom of speech does not mean sending racist messages.
- 2. Statement:
Should basic operators be allowed to offer wireless telephony services in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes; enhanced competition will bring down the prices for the consumer.
II. No; this will make it cumbersome for the regulators.
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:
I goes into reason. Hence I is strong . II is weak because it is not advocating whether despite being cumbersome for the regulators it is beneficial for the people or not.
- 3. Statement:
Should religious slaughter of animals be banned in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes,. this is an act of brutality and against humanity; it should not be done in the name of God.
II. No, India is a secular country.
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:
Explanation:
I is strong because it goes into reason and keeps humanity above all. II is also strong because being a secular country India needs to respect the freedom of all religions.
- 4. Statement:
Should India attack Pakistan?
Arguments:
I. Yes, we have defeated them three times; now it needs another defeat.
II. No, if India succeeds in the fourth war, we will have no opponent left a fifth war.
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:
Both arguments are ridiculous. Neither of them says about the positive or negative aspect which compels India to attack or restrain itself to take such harsh initiatives.
- 5. Statement:
Should politicians be made to declare their educational qualifications?
Arguments:
I. Yes, to develop a global perspective and represent India on the world map it is the need of the hour because a sound educational background guarantees some degree of understanding of the needs of the nation.
II. No, what do we need ___ a leader an academic?
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:
I goes into reason. Hence is strong. II is based on wrong assumption.
- 6. Statement:
Are beauty pageants an insult to a woman's intelligence?
Arguments:
I. Yes, beauty pageants give more emphasis on physical beauty.
II. No, if anyone thinks so, he or she is not aware of the positive aspects of beauty pageants.
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 ''more emphasis'' on one aspect can't be interpreted as an insult to the other aspect. II does not carry any substance.
- 7. Statement:
Should all the electricity state boards be privatised in India?
Arguments:
I. No, this will increase the grievances of the people.
II. Yes, it will check the growing menace of power theft which has resulted in annual pilferage of a huge amount.
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 II is strong
Explanation:
II says about the need and outcome of the initiative. Hence, II is strong. But I does not say how the grievances of the people will enhance.
- 8. Statement:
should school invite IIT students to give practical tips on science subjects?
Arguments:
I. Yes, IIT students can be a boon to the careers of science students by giving them proper guidance that they certainly require at the stage of their schooling.
II. No. IIT students have more vital responsibilities to carry out for which they have been prepared.
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:
I is strong. A right tip at the right time can reap huge dividends. II is not strong. One does not assume that going to school students will become their primary role.
- 9. Statement:
Should all eve-teasing offences be made non-bailable?
Arguments:
I. No. This will create disappointment among eve-teasers.
II. Yes. This is the need of the hour.
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:
Both I and II do not present any rational facts. Hence both are weak arguments.
- 10. Statement:
Should there be an amendment in the acts related to check-bouncing?
Arguments:
I. Yes, Existing laws are not sufficient in curbing the incidents related to check-bouncing.
II. Yes. This will lessen the miseries of entrepreneurs due to increase in number of incidents of delay in payment and problems related to check-bouncing.
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 II is strong
Explanation:
I is weak because ''amendment'' itself implies that the existing laws are not sufficient. There is no addition to what has been said in the statement. II is strong because the miseries of the entrepreneurs are certainly not desirable.
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