Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement:
Should there be a re-election in case the winner 's candidature is cancelled?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the winner represents the choice of the major portion of voters, and if his candidature is cancelled there must be a re-election to maintain the democratic ethos.
II. No, it will be an injustice towards the person who stood second in the election.
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 because democratic value can't be ignored. II is a weak argument. Because it is ambiguous.
- 2. Statement:
Should there be a law in India to allow mutual transfer of convicts between India and other countries?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the move will help in giving appropriate punishment to the criminal according to the law of the country which has registered accusation against him.
II. Yes, this will hinder the criminals form taking shelter in those countries from where they can't be entrusted to the police of that country where they have committed crime.
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:
Both I and II are strong . Both I and II will help in ensuring smooth functioning of the law-and -order situation.
- 3. Statement:
Should sex determination thought ultrasound and female fortitude be made a non- bailable offense?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It must be done instantly.
II. No. Let people enjoy their right of freedom.
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 are weak arguments because the supporting facts to stress 'yes' or 'no' are not up to the mark. They do not concentrate upon the real points in the question.
- 4. Statement:
Should all the universities be allowed for educational FM radio?
Arguments:
I. No, the move will harm the outstanding objectives of the universities because the universities might tend to use the facility for commercial purposes.
II. Yes, the move will reduce the gap of information between urban and rural areas. Besides, it will enable more people have access to education.
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:
See the word 'might' in argument I. We know 'might' is used for lesser possibilities. How can we restrict a move on the basis such remotely possible weaknesses.
Hence I is weak.II is obviously a strong argument.
- 5. Statement:
''Each one teach one'' is the best policy to spread elementary education in India .
Arguments:
I. Yes, if 60% literate people teach 40% illiterates Indians then it seems quite possible.
II. No, people have no time to spend for development of the society because naturally they are more keen to earn their livelihood .
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:
II is not strong because no excuse can be put up against the society's development.
- 6. Statement:
Should the minimum age of 25 years for entry to bars and pubs be reduced?
Arguments:
I. Yes. A person is mature enough to differentiate between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong once he/she attains the age of 18-20 years, the age when one gets voting right .
II. No. By this age, a person passes though various realities. It is usually after this age that one attains social maturity and economic independence. Reduction in this age limit would result in exposing the youth to risks owing to amateur decisions.
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 advocates that one gets maturity by the age of 18-20 years. II is also strong because it advocates that one gets social maturity only by the age 25 years. Hence, both are strong arguments.
- 7. Statement:
Should police pickets on road be not allowed to check luggages of travellers by stopping buses?
Arguments:
I. Yes. The move causes great inconvenience to travellers and contributes to some extent in causing traffic jams.
II. No. The move will curtail the right of the police.
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 citizens feel unnecessarily harassed.
- 8. Statement:
Should frequent strikes called by teachers be banned?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Going on strike every time affects the interests of then youngsters to a large extent.
II. No. If teachers do their best for the students they must not be deprives of the platform to show their grievances.
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:
See the phrase 'frequent stakes'. Argument I advocates the effect caused by the frequent strikes on youngsters. Hence, I is strong . But II is not strong . Because here our core issue is banning of frequent strikes and not all types of strikes.
- 9. Statement:
Should there be a strict action against those who uses ancient rocks for advertisement purposes?
Arguments:
I. No. The cheapest and most cost-effective mode of advertisement must not be banned.
II. Yes. It is necessary to conserve our heritage sites at any cost.
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 because it neglects the heritage value. II is obviously strong.
- 10. Statement:
Should the provision to dissolve the assembly prematurely be amended?
Arguments:
I. Yes. On many occasions the provision has been used by ruling Governments to fulfil their vested interests.
II. No. To fulfil the constitutional obligations and norms, it sometimes becomes the need of the hour to dissolve the assembly prematurely.
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 weak because it merely talks of the provision being abused. It does not point to any weakness inherent in the provision. II is weak because it seems to equate ''amendment'' with ''abolition''.
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