Statement and Argument Questions

• Statement–Argument (Temporary Ban on New Car Registrations in Metros): Statement: Should big Indian cities impose a complete ban on registering new cars for a few months? Arguments: I) Yes, it will significantly reduce vehicles on already overcrowded roads. II) Yes, current car owners will be happier with fewer peak-hour jams. III) No, it is discriminatory against those planning to buy now. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Ban on Professionals Seeking Jobs Abroad): Statement: Should India impose a complete ban on Indian professionals taking jobs abroad after being educated in India? Arguments: I) Yes, it is the only way to sustain the current pace of technological development domestically. II) No, Indians abroad remit substantial foreign exchange, aiding reserves. III) No, experience gained overseas helps India’s economy when knowledge returns or networks form. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Ban Foodgrain Exports During Drought): Statement: Facing an unexpected drought, should the government ban export of all foodgrains for one year? Arguments: I) Yes, otherwise adequate food supply for citizens cannot be ensured. II) No, the government lacks jurisdiction to ban private exporters. III) Yes, the government should stop exports and procure available stocks for domestic use. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (University Admission with HSC Backlogs): Statement: Should students who failed in one or two HSC subjects be allowed provisional admission to degree courses, subject to passing supplementary exams? Arguments: I) Yes, this avoids a one-year break and helps educational continuity. II) Yes, it is a forward-looking policy that motivates higher studies. III) No, students should not continue without clearing all HSC subjects first. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Eligibility for Post-Graduate Enrollment Across Disciplines): Statement: Should any graduate be allowed to enroll in a post-graduate programme of their choice regardless of undergraduate discipline? Arguments: I) Yes, students know their capabilities; there should be no restrictions. II) No, relevant prerequisites are needed; eligibility criteria must be satisfied. III) No, there are not enough PG seats to accommodate all interested graduates. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• Statement–Argument (Literacy as Minimum Criterion to Vote): Statement: Should “literacy” be the minimum eligibility criterion to become a voter in India? Arguments: I) No, literacy alone does not guarantee political maturity. II) Yes, illiterate persons are less likely to make wise electoral choices. III) No, voting is a constitutional right of every adult citizen. Choose the strongest evaluation.
• 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.