Question 1

Statement: Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India? Arguments: I. Yes. They must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honors, facilities and all. II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sini…

Accepted Answer

Clearly, every person must be free to work wherever he wants and no compulsion should be made to confine one to one's own country. So, argument I is vague. However, talented scientists can be of great benefit to the nation and some alternatives as special incentives or better prospects may be made available to them to retain them within their motherland. So. argument II also does not hold.

Question 2

Statement: Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? Arguments: I. Yes. the victims must be saved at all cost. II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activi…

Accepted Answer

Both the argument are strong enough. The condition have to be agreed to, in order to save the life of the victims, though actually tey ought not to be agreed to, as they encourage the sinister activities of the kidnappers.

Question 3

Statement: Should higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the expenditure? Arguments: I. Yes. Higher education is very costly, hence it should not be given free. II. No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot aff…

Accepted Answer

For the all - round progress of the nation, all the students, especially the talented and intelligent ones, must avail of higher education, even if the government has to pay for it, So, only argument II holds.

Question 4

Statement: Should the tuition fees in all postgraduate courses be hiked considerably? Arguments: I. Yes, This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality. II. No. This will force the meritorious poor stude…

Accepted Answer

Clearly, 15 year old vehicles are not Euro-compliant and hence cause much more pollution than the recent ones. So, argument I holds. Argument II is vague since owners of these vehicles need not shift themselves. They might sell off their vehicles and buy new ones - a small price which every citizen can afford for a healthy environment.

Question 5

Statement Should school education be made free in India? Arguments I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy. II. No, it will add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

Accepted Answer

Argument I is not strong because word 'only' makes the argument weak as it is not the only real and practical solution to improve the level of literacy, Argument II is strong as if described the practical problem which may arise out of the decision of making education free in India.

Question 6

Statement Should there be complete ban on manufacture of fire crackers in India? Arguments I. No this will render thousands of workers jobless. II. Yes, the fire cracker manufactures use child labour to a large extent.

Accepted Answer

Both the arguments refer to the practical consequences of the action mentioned in the statement and hence, are strong.

Question 7

Statement Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged? Arguments I. Yes, they will help in the industrial development of the country. II. Yes, they will reduce the burden on the employment market.

Accepted Answer

It is very clear that encouragement to the young entrepreneurs will open up the fields for setting up of new industries. Therefore, it will help in industrial development. Consequently, more job opportunities will be created. Thus, both the arguments are strong .

Question 8

Statement Should luxury hotels be banned in India? Arguments I. Yes, these are places from where international criminals operate. II. No, affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.

Accepted Answer

The luxury hotels are symbols of country's development and a place for staying the affluent foreign tourists. So Argument II is a strong one. Argument I is a weak argument because ban on luxury hotels is not a way to end the international criminals.

Question 9

Statement Should there be uniform for students in the colleges in India as in the schools? Arguments I. Yes, this will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed. II. No, college students should not be regiment…

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong as improved ambience is desirable. Argument II is strong because segmentation of adult is undesirable.

Question 10

Statement Should the sale of all the toys made in china be banned in India? Arguments I. Yes, these are very cheap and hence, will put the local toy manufactured out of the business. II. No Indian toys are of much better quality and their sale will …

Accepted Answer

Both are strong but both cannot be true at the same time. The sale will either be affected (as I says) or not be affected (as II says). Hence, either is strong.

Question 11

Statement Should there be no examination up to Std IX in all the schools in India? Arguments No, students need to go through the process of giving examination right from young age. II. Yes, this will help students to think laterally and achieve thei…

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong as school is the ground where we prepare for the future battles of life. Argument II is strong as examination kill our creativity, turning us all into mere clerks.

Question 12

Statement Keeping in consideration the longevity of life in India, should the age limit for retirement in the government jobs be increased? Arguments I. Yes, other countries have decided so long before. II. Yes, it is the actual demand of lakh of em…

Accepted Answer

Arguments I is weak as it is based on example. Argument II is strong as it is the demand of lakhs of employees it is justified.

Question 13

Statement Should new university be established in India? Arguments I. No, we have not yet achieved the target of literacy. II. No , we have to face the problems of highly educated but unemployed youth.

Accepted Answer

Both are weak. There is no relation between the establishment of universities and the achievement of the literacy target. The second argument appear illogical that due to establishment of more universities we shall have highly educated and unemployment youths, Hence, both the arguments are weak.

Question 14

Statements Should all the government owned educational institutions be given to private sector? Arguments I. Yes, there will be up gradation of educational standard in these institutions. II. Yes, the educational standard in these institutions will …

Accepted Answer

Private sector is supposed to be more discipline and efficient than the government sector. Hence I is strong II is rubbish.

Question 15

Statement should the organization like the UNO be abolished? Arguments I. The cold war is going to an end so there in no role of such organizations. II. No, in the absence of these organization there will be a world war?

Accepted Answer

Argument II is strong as the presence of UNO ensures friendly relations among various countries. Argument I is also strong because now a days the presence of UNO is felt undesirable.

Question 16

Statement Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country? Arguments I. Yes, it is expensive and therefore, it is beyond the means of most people in our Country. II. No, nothing should be banned in a democratic Country like ours.

Accepted Answer

Restriction on the diet of people will deny them their basic human right. So, only Argument II holds strong.

Question 17

Statement Should public holiday be declared on demise of important national leaders? Arguments I. No, such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress. II. Yes, people would like to play their homage to the departed soul.

Accepted Answer

Considering India's economy, unscheduled holidays will hamper national progress. Hence, Argument I is strong, Argument II is ambiguous and hence, it is weak.

Question 18

Statement Should graduation be made minimum educational qualification for entry level jobs in any public sector organization? Arguments I. Yes, graduates always perform better than non- graduate by virtue of their higher level of education. II. No, …

Accepted Answer

Argument I is not necessarily true. Hence, it is weak. Argument II deviates from the core issue. Hence, it is also weak.

Question 19

Statement Should there be only two political parties in India? Arguments I. Yes, in may developed countries there are only two political parties. II. No, India electorate is not mature to select between only two political parties.

Accepted Answer

Arguments I is weak as it is an argument by example. Arguments II is weak because it is rubbish. In fact, it is mature having such a criteria, lesser maturity would be required when the choice is limited.

Question 20

Statement Should the sale of tobacco products be restricted to only a few outlets in each city/town? Arguments I. Yes this will substantially reduce consumption of tobacco products. II. No, those who want to purchase tobacco products should get them…

Accepted Answer

Argument I is strong as reduced tobacco consumption is desirable. Arguments II is weak as such convenience is not desirable.

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