Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement:
Should AIDS test be made mandatory in India for brides and grooms before marriage?
Arguments:
I. Yes. India is one of the countries where the number of AIDS victims is the highest. It is essential for India to make efforts to restrict the number of victims.
II. No. It will be a humiliation of brides and grooms both.
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 says how the mandatory AIDS test for brides and grooms will be helpful. II is a weak argument because it is obsessed with obscurantist notions.
- 2. Statement:
Should there be a censor board for supervising advertisements issued by different companies?
Arguments:
I. No, It is impractical to have sensor boards for various purposes.
II. Yes, On many occasion it has been witnessed that an advertisement has created a lot of debate by showing such scenes in the advertisement as are detrimental to our social fabric.
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 not strong because the argument is not directly related to the core issue. II is argument because it depicts the seamy side witnessed in absence of a censor board for advertisement.
- 3. Statement:
Should students be allowed to work while they are studying?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Economic background of every individual does not allow them to pursue education; such allowing therefore makes it feasible to fulfil one 's dream.
II. Yes. Vocational education plays an important role to make a person self-sufficient. Besides, this practical knowledge becomes necessary to make studies meaningful.
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. I is strong because in absence of such permission how will those students continue their studies whose financial situation is not strong. II is also strong because it make one confident and adept.
- 4. Statement:
Should the employer have the right to terminate the service of an employee on the ground of disability?
Arguments:
I. Yes. The employee plays an important role in achieving the employer 's objective. If an employee become unable to perform the role because of disability, the employer must have the right to terminate the service of the employee.
II. No. Humanity can't be ignored. If our constitution facilitates reservation in jobs for the disabled, why think of termination of service if a normal person becomes disabled?
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. I is strong on the ground of 'utility' and II on 'humanity'.
- 5. Statement:
Should the person debarred from contesting election by the Election Commission be allowed to become the Chief minister of state?
Arguments:
I. No, because if a debarred person is allowed to hold the office of chief minister, he/she will not be able to become an MLA or MLC within the stipulated period of six months according to the Indian Constitution.
II. Yes, we are a democracy ruled by people and not by law alone. Therefore judicial conviction should be set aside by people 's mandate.
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:
Our constitution allows the governor of a state to appoint any person as a Chief Minister of state. It is also important that the person appointed as a CM should become MLA or MLC within stipulated time of six months. Hence I is strong.
II is weak because we are indirectly ruled by our Constitution. Judiciary an plays important role and compels people to abide by law. Therefore people's mandate cannot set aside by judicial conviction.
- 6. Statement:
Should the government enact stricter laws against the spread of hutment colonies?
Arguments:
I. No, it is incumbent upon the government to provide food, shelter and clothing for every citizen.
II. Yes, huntsmen colonies are spreading rapidly and in future it may affect population -civic amenities equilibrium.
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:
Directive principles of Indian Constitutions cell upon government to provide food , shelter and clothing for every citizen but government has not been forced to comply with them. Besides, providing shelter need not be in the from of random hutment colonies. Hence I is weak.
II is strong because shelter without civic amenities is not sustainable.
- 7. Statement:
Should scientists be allowed to go for human cloning?
Arguments:
I. Yes, human cloning is going to be a terrific way to beat diseases and will give childless couples an opportunity to have baby.
II. No, experts say that serious malformations have occurred in all species cloned so far, and it is sure it will happen in humans too. Scientists should not be allowed to meddle with nature.
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:
Allowing human embryo cloning will harness the benefits of embryonic stem cells that can potentially alleviate suffering in diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Hence I is strong .
People have witnessed serious malformation in all species cloned so far, which implies that success rate is abysmally poor. Low success rate makes argument II forceful.
- 8. Statement:
Should various State Electricity Boards conduct raids check use of ACs during peak hours?
Arguments :
I. Yes, electricity is one of the main sources of energy which facilitates people many amenities, therefore it is necessary to save electricity during peak hours.
II. No, in fact, what should really be checked is whether the person is actually exceeding the installed or the connected load than is justified and it is a common sight to see many connections running illegally form a pole to pilfer electricity.
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 ACs consume too much of electricity, creating a problem of supply for the other more necessary amenities. II is not strong: there is not so much of electricity available as to allow everyone to use his peak load capacity.
- 9. Statement:
Should a person found guilty in a rape case be given capital punishment?
Arguments:
I. Yes, such a harsh punishment will be able to reduce grievous crimes against women. This punishment will compel atrocious persons having similar bent of mind to change their behavior.
II. No, any such step will endanger the life of the victim because the culprit might kill the victim to wipe out all the evidence .
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 a major reason behind any punishment is to create fear of the crime among other. II is not strong because no law works on the basis of fearing the criminal. For that matter, a criminal does not even like simple punishment. And so even when then there is no capital punishment involved, he will try to eradicate all the evidence.
- 10. Statement:
Should government doctors be brought within the purview of the Consumer Protection Act?
Arguments:
I. No, any such will endanger the life of the patient because it will impose some hindrances to the doctors in some cases in which patients are in critical condition.
II. Yes, a patient invests money in improving his/her health. He/she has full right to get required service form doctors and if he/she incurs any loss then for compensation it is necessary to bring the doctors within the purview of the Consumer Protection Act.
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 doctor may have to take certain risks to save the the patient's life. II is strong because negligence should not deprive the patients of their legitimate rights.
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