Question 1

Statement Should all the indirect taxes in India be combined into a single tax on all commodities? Arguments I. Yes, this will considerably simplify the tax collection mechanism and the cost of collection tax will also reduce. II. Yes, the manufactu…

Accepted Answer

Argument I and II are strong because a single tax will simplify the tax collection mechanism and manufactures and traders will be benefited by it. What other countries are doing, we should not adopt that blindly. So, Argument III is not strong.

Question 2

Statement Should there be a common syllabus for all the subjects in graduate courses in all the universities across the country? Arguments I. Yes, this is the only way to spring in uniformity in the education system in the country. II. Yes, it will …

Accepted Answer

In Argument I the use of key word only makes it weak. If there is common syllabus for graduation across the universities, then this will standardise the quality of graduation certificates , which is desirable, hence Argument II is strong. Argument III is also strong as specific requirement and autonomy of the the university cannot be overlooked.

Question 3

Statement Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds? Arguments I. Yes, this will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds. II. No, this is the only way to increase production substantially. III. Yes, genetically m…

Accepted Answer

If there is complete ban on genetically modified seeds, it will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds, so Arguments I is strong. Argument II is not strong due to the word 'only'. Argument III is strong because genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.

Question 4

Statement Should admission to all professional courses be made on the basis of past academic performance rather than through entrance tests? Arguments I. Yes, it will be beneficial for those candidates who are unable to bear the expenses of entrance…

Accepted Answer

Only Argument III is strong because the standard of examinations and assessment conducted by different boards and universities are not comparable and entrance tests help calibrate them on a common yardstick.

Question 5

Statements Should the public sector undertakings be allowed to adopt hire and fire policy? Arguments I. Yes, this will help the public sector undertakings to get rid of non-performing employees and reward the performing employees. II. No, this will …

Accepted Answer

In 'hire and fire' policy, performing employees are rewarded while non-performing employees are show the door. This increases the level of efficiency and profitability. So, Arguments I and III are strong while Argument II is not.

Question 6

Statement: Should India curb the number of economists it produces? Arguments: I. Yes, the more the economists, the lesser the economic growth. II. No, theory encourages practice.

Accepted Answer

I is weak because it seems to be at best a joke and at worst a whim . It is not acceptable to reason. Economists, even when in large numbers, are only a handful. So how much do you think you can gain by giving them some other employment? And if you think the devil lies in their theories- that two economists seldom agree-, let me tell you it's a healthy trend. Critics are very important in the upliftment of a society. II is strong because the more the awareness, the greater the activity. See how our economy has developed in recent years.

Question 7

Statement: Should marketing surveys be stopped? Arguments: I. Yes, fake surveys are conducted by ground -level workers. II. No, it is the day of the consumer.

Accepted Answer

I is not strong. If the surveys are fake, there is nothing wrong whit surveys per se. If a fault creeps into a method, we should correct the method instead of discarding it. II is strong because in a buyer 's market, you must know the consumer behavior thoroughly to stay ahead of your competitors.

Question 8

Statement: Should post-poll alliances be allowed? Arguments: I. Yes, it is the only way out way out of a hung parliament. II. No, it is a fraud upon voters who have voted them as opposed groups.

Accepted Answer

I is strong because a hung parliament must be got rid of for the benefit of nation. II is also strong because elections carry the mandate of voters. If they are cheated, the very purpose of elections is lost.

Question 9

Statement: Should the government invest in infrastructure? Arguments: I. Yes, it is the backbone of the economy. II. No, it would be assuming too big a role.

Accepted Answer

I is strong because economy can flourish only when its backbone is strong. II is weak because it does not cite any substantial reason. What does ''too big a role'' mean?

Question 10

Statement: Should Kite-flying be banned in all metropolitan cities? I. Yes, in a recent survey conducted by an authentic organisation, in all metropolitan cities Kite-flying is one of the major causes of road accidents. II. Yes, in Chennai it has be…

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong because it interprets the survey conducted recently and emphasises on 'yes'. But II is not strong. What has been banned in Chennai should not necessarily be banned in other metropolitan cities.

Question 11

Statement: Should hallmarking of gold be made compulsory in India? Arguments: I. Yes, this is would not only protect consumer interest, but also give more credibility to the manufactures in the international jewellery market. II. No, hallmarking wou…

Accepted Answer

I is strong because it cares for consumers and manufactures both. II is weak. Because it wrongly assumes that there is no way of hallmarking of gold without damaging its utility.

Question 12

Statement: Should Indian government allow the neighboring country X to dump huge quantities of vansapati ghee into Indian at a price which is cheaper than market price? Arguments: I. No, it is a violation of the fundamental right of the farmer to gr…

Accepted Answer

I is strong because it advocates for the interests of farmer and industries, the backbone of our country. II is weak due to the wording ''at all costs''.

Question 13

Statement: Should all the students be given fee all-route railway passes? Arguments: I. Yes, if we want real prosperity of nation, we really need so. II. No, we should not indulge in any plan to mar the life of students.

Accepted Answer

I does not answer how the real prosperity of nation will come thought the move. Hence I is weak. II is also weak because it does not say how the free railway pass will be harmful to students.

Question 14

Statement: Should state police or central police be banned form firing indiscriminately on the rampant mob in a trouble-torn area? Arguments: I. Yes, humans should always be treated in a humanitarian way. II. No, this is the only way to restrict the…

Accepted Answer

I is strong on humanitarian ground. II is also strong because this is the ultimate step to restrict the mob.

Question 15

Statement: Should there be a screening test only for those doctors who get their qualification from foreign universities and want to practise in India? Arguments: I. Yes, the move will be effective by controlling the quality of doctors coming into I…

Accepted Answer

I Only I is strong. Quality of a doctor must not be neglected. II is not strong because it adds nothing to the statement.

Question 16

Statement: Should there be a ban on using mobile phones while driving vehicles? Arguments: I. No. This will affect the basic purpose of keeping a mobile phone. II. Yes. Two works simultaneously should not be permissible.

Accepted Answer

Basic purpose of keeping a mobile phone is to facilitate mobile holders to be in touch whit the outside would. This purpose will not be affected even after the implementation of the move. Hence , I is weak. II is ambiguous.

Question 17

Statement: Should there be a ban on surnames which reflect the cast and religion of persons? Arguments: I. Yes, This move will encourage communal harmony which is very much desirable in secular states like India. II. No, It is against our old social…

Accepted Answer

Both communal harmony and furthering of social customs are desirable.

Question 18

Statement: Should private courier services be banned in India? Arguments: I. Yes, a lot of manipulation regarding charges has been witnessed by many courier services. II. No, private services always provide better services than other.

Accepted Answer

Any private services can't be banned only because there are charges against manipulation which can be rectified by legal actions. Hence I weak. II is also weak because of the word 'always'.

Question 19

Statement: Should registration of marriages be made mandatory for Indian citizens? Arguments: I. Yes, This will help in legal processes when any problem related whit marriages erupts. Besides, it will also be helpful for government while planning ac…

Accepted Answer

I is strong : it reveals the very purpose of registration of marriages. II is an absurd argument.

Question 20

Statement: Should people be allowed to rear endangered species like musk deer for commercial purposes? Arguments: I. Yes, prosperity of a nation depends upon the prosperity of its citizens. If more options of earning will be there before a citizen h…

Accepted Answer

I is weak because it does not hit at the main question ___''rearing endangered species''. II is weak because it assumes that rearing musk deer will diminish their number. Experience, on the other hand, tells us that rearing of a species for commercial purposes only adds to its number.

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