Statement and Argument Questions

• Statements: Should there be reservation of jobs in the organizations in the private sector also, similar to public sector undertakings in India? Arguments: I. Yes. This would provide development opportunities to weaker sections and reduce the gap between affluent groups and the downtrodden. II. No. The private sector does not receive government assistance and therefore should not be burdened with such policies. III. No. Nowhere else in the world is such a practice followed. IV. No. Private sector managements would not agree to such compulsion. Choose the option that best identifies the strong argument or arguments.
• Statement: Should all youngsters below 21 years of age be disallowed from going to beer bars? Arguments: I. No. It is not correct to prevent mature adults above 18, who can vote, from recreation. II. Yes. The entry fees to such pubs should also be hiked. III. No. There is no such curb in many Western countries. IV. Yes. Disallowing entry can help prevent bad company and harmful habits at a young age. Choose the option that best identifies the strong argument or arguments.
• Statement: Should consumption of aerated drinks be banned in India? Arguments: I. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the risk of exposing people to certain diseases. II. No. Each individual should have the right to choose what to consume. III. No. There is no confirmed evidence that such products have adverse effects on the human body. IV. Yes. It is banned in many other countries. Choose the option that best identifies the strong argument or arguments.
• Statement: Should all management institutes in the country be brought under government control? Arguments: I. No. The government does not have adequate resources to run such institutes effectively. II. No. Each institute should be given freedom to function on its own. III. Yes. This would enable standardized education for all students. IV. Yes. Only then would the quality of education improve. Choose the option that best identifies the strong argument or arguments.
• Statement: Should all indirect taxes in India be combined into a single tax on all commodities? Arguments: I. Yes. This will simplify tax collection and reduce administration costs. II. Yes. Manufacturers and traders will benefit, which will in turn boost tax collection. III. No. No other country has adopted such a system. Choose the option that best identifies the strong argument or arguments.
• Statement: Should all slums in big cities be demolished and residents relocated outside city limits? Arguments: I. No. Residents would lose home and livelihood; relocation can cause severe hardship. II. Yes. Big cities need space for development; slums should be removed. Choose the option that best identifies the strong argument or arguments.