Question 1

Statement Should the government levy tax agricultural income also? Arguments I. Yes, that is the only way to fill government's coffer. II. No, 80% of our population live in rural areas.

Accepted Answer

Argument I and II both are weak, the argument that government's coffer can be filed only with the tax on agriculture is totally irrelevant secondly, it cannot be said that all the 80% rural population are poor.

Question 2

Illustration 3. Statement should computers be used in all possible sectors in India? Arguments I. Yes, it will bring efficiency and accuracy in the work. II. No, it will be an injustice to the monumental human resources which are at present underuti…

Accepted Answer

Use of computers does have the positive impact, as mentioned in Argument I but the negative impact as mentioned in Argument II is also worth considering. So, both arguments are strong.

Question 3

Statement Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged? Arguments I. Yes, they will help in the industrial development of the country. II.Yes, they will reduce the burden on the employment market.

Accepted Answer

Both the arguments are strong as encouragement to the young entrepreneurs will open up the avenues of setting up of new industries. Hence, it will help in industrial development. consequently, more job opportunities will created.

Question 4

Should the state government be allowed to retain major shares of the central taxes collected in the respective states? I. No, the Central Government should receive the major share as most of the developmental programmes are funded by the Central Gov…

Accepted Answer

Yes, Central Government should receive the major share because most of the development programmers are funded by Central Government and it also helps the Central Government to provide and manage the funds to poor states where funds are least collected.

Question 5

Statement Should the incharge of all the police stations in the country be transferred every two years? Arguments I No, this will create a lot of administrative hassles and also will create a lot of inconvenience to the police officers. II.Yes this …

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong because, if all the police officers are transferred after every two years, then it will create a lot of administrative hassles and it will also create lot of inconvenience to the police officers. The use of term 'only'in the Argument II makes it invalid.

Question 6

Statement Should the major part of school examinations be made objective type? Arguments I. No, objective type examination does not test students ability to express. II. Yes, this is the best method of assessing one's ability and knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong as the ability to express gives groundness to one's education. Argument II is weak because to call a method 'the best' without giving any reason is simplistic assertion.

Question 7

Statement Should all the factories in the cities be shifted to the outskirts, far away from the main city? Arguments I. Yes, this is an essential Step for controlling pollution in the city. II. No, such a Step will lead to lot of inconvenience to th…

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong because pollution control is highly desirable. Argument II is weak.

Question 8

Statement Should the practice of rewarding high scores be stopped to handle frustration among the moderate scorers? Arguments I. No , it is necessary to motivate the high scorers and reward is one of the best way of motivating. II. Yes, too much app…

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong as motivation is desirable action. Argument II is weak as it is superfluous. It is simply restating the question.

Question 9

Statement Should there be a total ban on use of plastic bags? Arguments I. No, instead the thickness of plastic bags, which can be used without much damage to the environment, should be specified. II. Yes, use of plastic bags causes various problem …

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong as it takes a wise, reconciliatory approach to the problem. Argument II is also strong as water pollution, etc. may severally harm mankind.

Question 10

Statement Should English be the medium of instruction for higher education in India? Arguments I. Yes, even in advanced countries like UK and USA, the medium of instruction is English for higher education? II. Yes, English is much widely spoken lang…

Accepted Answer

Anything successful in other countries may not succeed in India. However, since English is much widely spoken language in the world today and hence, should be adopted is strong idea. Hence, Argument II is the strong argument.

Question 11

Statement Should religion be taught in our schools? Arguments I. No, ours is secular state. II. Yes, teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.

Accepted Answer

The first argument is not related directly to the statement. But second argument that teaching religion helps to inculcate moral value among children is strong. Hence the Argument II is strong.

Question 12

Statement Will the cauveri river water dispute be settled down at last? Arguments I. Yes the politicians of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will come to some satisfactory political settlement. II. No, both the states have their own interests, hence the dis…

Accepted Answer

None of the argument is strong because both the argument are based on hypothetical facts.

Question 13

Statement Does president rule in state improve law ans order in the disturbed areas? Arguments I. Yes, the Chief Minister does not know how to cope with the deteriorating conditions of law and order. II. President rule is better then rule by State G…

Accepted Answer

Both the arguments are weak. Argument I is weak as it is totally hypothetical. Argument II is irrelevant.

Question 14

Statement Can the young enjoy the old movies? Arguments I. Yes, the movies of these days have no proper story. II. No, the old movies lack the glamour and fastness of modern movies.

Accepted Answer

Both the arguments are weak.

Question 15

Statement Should adulteration in food staff be considered serious crime. Arguments I. Yes, the stuff may cause ill health and sometimes result in the death of the poor victims. II. No, the thing that are mixed with food stuff are not really poisonou…

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong because adulteration may cause ill health and death of poor victims.

Question 16

Statement Should private sector be permitted to operate telephone services? Arguments I. Yes, they are operating in advanced western countries. II. No, it is risky to put them in private hands.

Accepted Answer

None of the argument is strong. Argument I is weak because if it is operating successfully in Western Countries, it may not necessarily succeed in India i.e., based on example. Argument II is irrelevant.

Question 17

Statement Should political parties be banned? Arguments I. Yes, it is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians. II. No, it will lead to an end of democracy.

Accepted Answer

Only Argument II is strong because ban on political parties will definitely lead to an end of democracy.

Question 18

Statement Should coal engines be replaced by electric engines in trains? Arguments I. Yes, coal engines cause a lot of pollution. II. No, India does not produce enough electricity to fulfil even the domestic needs.

Accepted Answer

Both the arguments are logical and directly related to the statement and hence, are strong arguments.

Question 19

Statement Do discussions lead to solutions of disputes? Arguments I. Yes, all the pros and cons are weighted in their proper perspectives and the right solutions is reached. II. No, no one is really convinced.

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong as it provides a clear logic and is directly related to statement. Argument II is without logic and hence, is a weak argument.

Question 20

Statement Is the verdict of a judge always just and the right one? Arguments I. Yes, the judges are very learned and intelligent. II. No, tricky lawyer and the false evidence often twist the case and mislead the judge.

Accepted Answer

Verdict of judge depends on evidences and pleading of advocate, hence Argument I is weak. Argument II is strong as false evidence can mislead the judge.

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