Statement and Argument Questions

• Statement–Argument (Single Indirect Tax on All Commodities): Statement: Should all indirect taxes in India be consolidated into a single tax on all commodities? Arguments: I) Yes, it would simplify collection and reduce administrative cost. II) Yes, manufacturers and traders would benefit, boosting collections. III) No, since other countries have not adopted such a system. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Common National Syllabus for Graduate Courses): Statement: Should all universities adopt a common syllabus for every subject at the graduate level across the country? Arguments: I) Yes, it is the only way to bring uniformity to the education system. II) Yes, it will standardise the quality and comparability of graduation credentials. III) No, universities require autonomy to tailor curricula to their missions and regional needs. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Ban on Genetically Modified Imported Seeds): Statement: Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified (GM) imported seeds? Arguments: I) Yes, banning imports will boost demand for domestically developed seeds. II) No, GM seeds are the only way to substantially increase production. III) Yes, GM products will adversely affect consumer health. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Admissions Basis: Past Academics vs Entrance Tests): 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 benefit candidates who cannot afford multiple entrance test fees and related expenses. II) Yes, many deserving students with high marks in qualifying examinations do not perform well on one-off entrance tests. III) No, boards/universities vary widely in standards, so entrance tests are needed to calibrate all applicants on a common yardstick. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Hire-and-Fire Policy in Public Sector Undertakings): Statement: Should public sector undertakings (PSUs) be allowed to adopt a hire-and-fire policy? Arguments: I) Yes, it helps remove non-performers and reward high performers appropriately. II) No, it gives an unjust handle to management and risks indiscriminate misuse. III) Yes, it will raise efficiency and can turn PSUs into profitable, responsive organisations. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Curbing the Number of Economists Produced): Statement: Should India curb the number of economists it produces? Arguments: I) Yes, the more economists there are, the lower the economic growth becomes. II) No, theoretical work encourages practical progress. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Stopping Marketing Surveys): Statement: Should marketing surveys be stopped? Arguments: I) Yes, many ground-level workers conduct fake surveys. II) No, it is the era of the empowered consumer. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Allowing Post-Poll Alliances): Statement: Should post-poll alliances be allowed? Arguments: I) Yes, in a hung parliament, alliances may be the only practical way to form a stable government. II) No, post-poll alliances defy voters’ expectations when parties campaigned as opponents, amounting to a perceived fraud. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Government Investment in Infrastructure): Statement: Should the government invest in infrastructure? Arguments: I) Yes, infrastructure is the backbone of the economy and enables growth and productivity. II) No, doing so would mean the state assumes too big a role. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Ban Kite-Flying in Metropolitan Cities): Statement: Should kite-flying be banned in all metropolitan cities? Arguments: I) Yes, an authentic survey across metros reports kite-flying as a major cause of road accidents. II) Yes, because one metropolitan city (e.g., Chennai) has already banned it. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• 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 would damage the product and it will further decrease its utility.
• 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 grow crops and of that of the industry to operate with a level playing field. II. Yes, it is essential for Indian to provide shelter to all the industries of X at all costs because it is a neighboring country.
• 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.
• 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 rampant mob from indulging in illegal activities.
• 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 India. II. No, there is no similar screening procedure for Indian graduates.
• 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.
• 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 customs and traditions.
• 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.
• 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 activities ,etc. II. No, those thing which bring spouses closer must be devoid of red-tapism.
• 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 he/she will certainly become wealthy . II. No, people have no right to fulfill their commercial desire by marking endangered species more endangered or extinct.