Statement and Argument Questions

• Statement: Should there be a compulsory education till matriculation for every citizen of Indian? Arguments: I. Yes. Lack of education is the root cause of every evil, viz poverty, unemployment etc. II. No. It will be a violation of human right.
• Statement: Should corruption-free services from the bureaucrats be made a fundamental right for the citizens of India? Arguments: I. Yes, the move will eliminate corruption from the bureaucracy and bring happiness to the citizen. II. No, this will give a free hand to citizens to intervene in the work of bureaucracy and discourage the bureaucrats.
• Statement: Should there be a licence regime for internet services and e-commerce? I. Yes, this will check fraud and malpractices. II. No, any such type of step will impede progress of internet services and e-commerce in the era of globalisation and liberalisation.
• Statement: Would the resumption of cricketing ties contribute to normalisation of Indo-Pak relation? Arguments: I. No, normalisation of Indo-Pak relation needs bipartite dialogue to sort out debatable problems. II. Yes, music , sports etc bring harmony among peoples and it is a well-known fact that sport will definitely help ensure normalization of relations.
• Statement: Should private Investors be allowed to invest in defence production? Arguments: I. Yes. We should stress on quality. If private investors are allowed to invest in defence production, a competition for good quality will arise among them. This will help us to harness our defence sector whit ammunitions of good quality. II. No. It will be better to keep our defence sector under veil, otherwise it will create threat to the integrity of the nation.
• Statement: Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized? Arguments: I. Yes. It would lead to higher production. II. No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.
• Statement–Argument — Should the educated, unemployed youth be paid an “unemployment allowance” by the Government? Arguments: I. Yes. It will provide short-term monetary support to search for jobs or to kick-start self-employment. II. No. It may dampen the urgency to seek work and can promote idleness among some beneficiaries.
• Statement–Argument — Should all practicing doctors be brought under Government control, paid by the State, and required to treat patients free of cost? Arguments: I. No. Such blanket control would be undemocratic and heavy-handed. II. Yes. Despite challenges, central oversight could curtail unethical practices and improve equity of access.
• Statement–Argument — Should there be more than one High Court in each Indian state? Arguments: I. No. Establishing additional High Courts would waste taxpayers’ money. II. Yes. Additional High Courts could reduce the huge backlog of cases pending for long periods.
• Statement–Argument — Are nuclear families better than joint families? Arguments: I. No. Joint families provide security and distribute household responsibilities, reducing the burden on individuals. II. Yes. Nuclear families offer greater personal freedom and flexibility in decision-making.
• Statement–Argument — Should foreign investment be concentrated in only a few states? Arguments: I. No. That undermines balanced, nationwide development. II. Yes. Many states currently lack the infrastructure to attract foreign investment.
• Statement–Argument — Should India engage in dialogue with neighbouring countries to reduce cross-border tension? Arguments: I. Yes. Structured dialogue is an effective way to reduce terrorism and prevent loss of innocent lives. II. No. Neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon; they may still engage in subversive activities.
• Statement–Argument — Should government offices offer jobs only to the wards of government employees? Arguments: I. No. It denies opportunity to many deserving candidates and may harm merit in the long run. II. No. Such a system violates equality; the State has obligations to all citizens, not just to employees’ families.
• Statement–Argument — Should sex-determination tests during pregnancy be completely banned? Arguments: I. Yes. Such tests enable indiscriminate female foeticide and risk severe social imbalance. II. No. Parents have a right to know about their unborn child.
• Statement–Argument — Should banks offer only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations? Arguments: I. No. A single rate would discourage longer lock-ins, pushing depositors to shorter terms and harming maturity management. II. Yes. A uniform rate is simpler for ordinary customers and may nudge more savings into banks.
• Statement–Argument — Should all refugees who enter a country without authorisation be forced to return to their homeland? Arguments: I. Yes. They leave their colonies and occupy a lot of land. II. No. Many flee hunger or terror; on humanitarian grounds they should not be forced back.
• Statement–Argument — Should oil companies be allowed to fix petroleum prices based on market conditions? Arguments: I) Yes; this is the only way to make oil companies commercially viable. II) No; market-linked pricing will raise retail prices of essentials and cause hardship to the masses. Choose the strong argument(s).
• Statement–Argument — Should there be a maximum limit on the number of Union ministers? Arguments: I) No; the ruling party must be free to decide cabinet size. II) Yes; cap the number (e.g., a set percentage of seats) to contain unnecessary public expenditure and promote efficiency. Choose the strong argument(s).
• Statement–Argument — Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in the country? Arguments: I) Yes; it is expensive and beyond the means of most people. II) No; in a democracy nothing should be banned. Choose the strong argument(s).
• Statement–Argument — Should India become a permanent member of the UN Security Council? Arguments: I) Yes; India has emerged as a peace-loving nation. II) No; India should first solve domestic problems like poverty and malnutrition. Choose the strong argument(s).