Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement:
Should a person involved in an of terrorism in their own country be deprived form citizenship?
Arguments :
I. Yes, any act of terrorism is a speed- breaker for the progress of the economy of a country and this is against the definition of nationality.
II. No, an act of terrorism is like any other illegal activity and for this the person should be treated according to the existing law.
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 confuses economy, nationality, etc. II is strong because it clearly categories terrorism and suggests the remedy accordingly.
- 2. Statement:
Should education at all levels be offered in vernacular medium?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to enhance the performance of the students.
II. No, this will severely affect in acquiring of comprehensive Knowledge because of the lack of good books in vernacular languages.
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:
Argument II describes the negative aspect of the vernacular medium. Hence II is strong.
- 3. Statement:
Should the government allow use of LPG as a fuel for commercial vehicles?
Arguments:
I. No, when the petroleum agencies cannot fulfil the demand even for domestic use satisfactorily, how will they meet the demands for commercial vehicles?
II. No, LPG fuel is not adaptable to the spark ignition engines and compressed ignition engines which are commonly used in the 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; and Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Since availability of LPG is necessary, I is strong. Again, it is not adaptable to our existing type of engines, Hence II is also strong.
- 4. Statement:
Is the recent hike of about 50% in fees and transport charges by school in cities justified?
Arguments :
I. Yes, we have entered the era of information technology and inclusion of IT as a subject has put a burden of huge amount on schools due to expansion in infrastructure facilities.
II. No, this will suddenly increase the burden of parents of the students.
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 do not go into reasons of hike of transportation changes. Hence I is weak. II is strong because there will be a great effect on the budgets of the parents.
- 5. Statement:
Should commercial activity be permitted in residential areas?
Arguments:
I. No, these activities impair the growth of residents of residential area.
II. Yes, commercial activity adds to adds to economic development, and it one of the major aspects of economic activity.
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 does not point out the reasons of impairment . But II is strong because an important part of economic activity can't be ignored.
- 6. Statement:
Should government make it mandatory to make rooftop rainwater harvesting for every builder in the city?
Arguments :
I. Yes, in a scientific study, it has been established that we can capture and recharge 65,000 liters of rainwater in Delhi from a 100-sq-m size rooftop and meet drinking and domestic water requirement of a family of four for 160 days.
II. Yes, the ground water level in some areas is falling at the rate of one metre per year and compounding water crisis problem.
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 shows the benefits of rooftop rainwater harvesting: hence I is strong. II is strong as it talks of the necessity.
- 7. Statement:
Should 'Information Technology' be made a compulsory subject for all students at secondary school certificate (SSC) examination in India?
Arguments:
I. No, it will be an imitation western models.
II. Yes, this is an ere of information technology and we are excelling in this field very rapidly.
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:
Argument I is too simplistic. Hence I is not strong but II is because it pinpoints the positive feature.
- 8. Statement:
Should 'literacy' be the minimum criterion for becoming a bus on the road of metropolitan cities?
Arguments:
I. Yes, illiterate bus drivers are less likely to understand the traffic rules and signals.
II. No, driving needs mechanical skill only .
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:
Arguments I is strong because it pinpoints the negative feature of an illiterate bus driver . II is not strong because mechanical skill is not enough. Traffic rules are also important.
- 9. Statement:
Should bullock carts be banned from running on the busy city roads?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they are slow-moving vehicles and compound the traffic problems for fast -moving vehicles.
II. No, it is cheap medium of transportation as well as environment-friendly.
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 focusses on the problems caused by bullock carts.
- 10. Statement:
In view of the Enron disaster should there be a global set of norms for auditing firms?
Arguments :
I. Yes, in this way no such disaster will happen again.
II. No, this will give chances to developed countries to fulfil their vested interests.
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:
if neither I nor II is strong; and
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