Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statements
Should there be reservation of jobs in the organisations in the private sector also as in the public sector undertakings in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, this would give more opportunities of development to the weaker sections of the society and thus help reduce the gap between affluent and the downtrodden in India.
II. No, the private sector does not get any government assistance and therefore, they should not be saddled with such policies.
III. No, now where else in the world such a practice is being followed.
IV. No, the management of the private sector undertaking would not agree to such compulsions.
Options- A. Only I is strong
- B. I and II are strong
- C. I,II and IV are strong
- D. I and IV are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: Only I is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is strong because it gives more opportunities for the weaker section to grow and reduces the gap between the affluent and the downtrodden . Arguments II, III and IV are vague or they are not strong to support the statement.
- 2. Statement
Should class IV children have Board examination?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will motivate the children to study and get higher marks and thus more knowledge can be imbibed at younger age.
II. No, the children will be forced to study and won't enjoy the process.
III. Yes, in today's competitive world the children need to the prepared right from the beginning to face such difficult examinations.
IV. No, this will and pressure on tender aged children and leave very little time for them to play.
Options- A. All are strong
- B. I, II and IV are strong
- C. II,III and IV are strong
- D. I and III are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: II,III and IV are strong
Explanation:
Argument I is not strong as board exams do not provide any criterion to gain more Knowledge but they certainly provide a competitive environment to prepare a child to face such exams. Also, it would add an extra burden and pressure on tender aged children and will leave them with less time to play and enjoy. So, Arguments II, III and IV are strong.
- 3. Statement :
Should the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) be brought under the direct control of the Cabinet Secretariat?
Arguments :
I. Yes, this will reduce cases of partiality and will make CBI more meaningful and purposeful.
II. No, the move will empower the prime minister to harass leaders of coalition parties if these leaders do not go in his favor on any issue.
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 clear how the move will help reduce cases of partiality. II is weak because the abuse of a situation is inherent in any move . If that makes you abolish a move, it is like throwing away the baby with the bathwater.
- 4. Statement :
Should the law ministry put in place a new corrective mechanism to make judges with 'deviant behavior 'more accountable to the system?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the mechanism will check the judiciary's sagging standards.
II. No, any such mechanism can't be successful unless the executive plays a role in collaboration with the judiciary.
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 the statement does not indicate whether the executive is playing a role or not in collaboration with the law ministry .
- 5. Statement:
Should India adopt open ballot system for election in Upper House?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it would lessen the problem of cross-voting as well as the problem of money power.
II. No, this would increase the number of cases regarding anti-defection.
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 is based on an established fact. II is weak because it is not true.
- 6. Statement:
Should surcharge imposed on companies in India be waived off?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the surcharge imposed on companies in India, is more in amount in comparison to foreign countries like USA, Japan etc.
II. Yes, the amount earned though surcharge is very less.
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 neither I nor II is strong; and
Explanation:
I is weak because needs and circumstances of India might be different from those of USA and Japan. II is not a right way of arguing. Hence, II is also weak.
- 7. Statement:
Should religious leave given to Central employees be reduced in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, religious leave has a lion's share in the total leave (more than 150 days) given to the age -old problem of huge pending work of Central employees.
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: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
In order to reduce the pending work it is the need of the hour to reduce the leave. Hence I is strong . But II is a weak argument because it is based on vague reason.
- 8. Statement:
Should evidence of witnesses staying in foreign countries recorded by trial courts through video conferencing be legalized?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will reduce the problem of witnesses regarding unnecessary traveling.
II. No, a system initiated by our forefathers must not be changed at all.
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 not strong. I is weak because it cares for witnesses but does not focus on the core issue -the impact of the move on our legal system . II is also weak because it assumes that change is something undesirable. Which is not necessary.
- 9. Statement:
Should non- operational airports in India be closed down?
Arguments:
I. Yes, a lot of money goes in vain in order to maintain these airports.
II. No, what will those people involved in the maintenance of these airports do?
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 it is not desirable to spend money on non-operational airports. II is a weak argument because it does not pinpoint the corer issue and is a wrong way of arguing.
- 10. Statement:
Should creation of infrastructure for sports be emphasised in India?
Arguments:
I. No, it will be futile to invest money because our sportsperson always dishearten our people and fail to show their miracles on the international arena on several occasions.
II. Yes, despite being a country 100 crores, our performance in sports in international arena is very dismal; we are in dire need to foster new sports culture.
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 poor performance is all the more reason for developing infrastructure, as is clear from II. II is strong because it highlights the necessity of creation of infrastructure.
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