Arguments
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Are nuclear families better than joint families?
Arguments: I. No. Joint families ensure security and also reduce the burden of work.
II. Yes. Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
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if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should all the management institutes in the country be brought under government control?
questions :
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 will enable to have standardized education for all the students.
IV. Yes. Only then the quality of education would be improved.
- (a)
None is strong
- (b)
Only I,II and III are strong
- (c)
Only I and III are strong
- (d)
All are strong
- (e)
Only III is strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks?
Arguments: I. No. People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks.
II. Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should government established higher level Institutes of Technology (IIT's) be privatized ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Privatization will make these institutes financially healthy, competitive and quality conscious.
II. Yes. Privatization is the key of the new era-can we survive without it?
III. No. Standard of education of these institutes will fall.
- (a)
None is strong
- (b)
All are strong
- (c)
Only I is strong
- (d)
Only I and III are strong
- (e)
Only II and III are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Should government stop spending huge amounts of money on international sports?
Arguments: I. Yes. This money can be utilized for upliftment of the poor.
II. No. Sports persons will be frustrated and will not get international exposure.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Should India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?
Arguments: I. Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.
II. No. Let us First solve problems of our own people like poverty,
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should there be compulsory military training for each college student in India?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This is the only way to build a strong and powerful nation.
II. No. Compulsion always leads to repulsion.
III. Yes. This is the only way to impart discipline to the young generation.
IV. No. This goes against the basic democratic right of an individual to choose his\her own programs.
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Only I and III are strong
- (b)
Only II and IV are strong
- (c)
Only I and IV are strong
- (d)
Only I,III and IV are strong
- (e)
All are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should all the youngsters below 21 years of age be disallowed from going to a beer bar?
Arguments :
I. No. It os not correct to prevent matured youngsters above 18 years of age who can vote, from having fun.
II. Yes. The entry fee to such pubs should also be hiked.
III. No. There is no such curb in western countries.
IV. Yes. This Will help in preventing youngsters from getting into bad company and imbibing bad habits.
- (a)
Only I is strong
- (b)
Only I and III are strong
- (c)
Only III and IV are strong
- (d)
Only I and IV are strong
- (e)
None is strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should women be given equal opportunity in the matter of employment in every field?
Arguments:
I. Yes. They are equally capable.
II. No. They have to shoulder household responsibilities.
III. Yes. They should also go into the outside world.
- (a)
Only I is strong
- (b)
Only I and II are strong
- (c)
Only II and III are strong
- (d)
Only I and III are strong
- (e)
All are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should the system of Lok Adalats and mobile courts be encouraged in India?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It helps to grant speedy justice to the masses.
II. Yes. The dispensing of minor cases at this level would reduce the burden on the higher courts.
III. No. These courts are usually partial in justice.
- (a)
Only I and II are strong
- (b)
Only II and III are strong
- (c)
Only I and III are strong
- (d)
All are strong
- (e)
Only I is strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should income tax be abolished in India?
Arguments: I. Yes. It is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners.
II. No. It is a good source of revenue.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong.
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
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 give free.
II. No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they should be given higher education.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should India have no military force at all?
Arguments: I. No. Other countries in the world do not believe in non-violence.
II. Yes. Many Indians believe in non-violence.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age?
Arguments: I. Yes. Such matter can only be solved by legal means.
II. Yes. Only this will bring some relief to poor parents.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should India support all the international policies of United States of America?
Arguments: I. No. Many other powerful countries do not support the same.
II. Yes. This is the only way to gain access to USA developmental funds.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should all the profit making public sector units be sold to private companies?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This will help the government to augment its resources for implementing the development programs.
II. No. The private companies will not be able to run these units effectively.
III. Yes. There will be a significant improvement in the quality of services.
IV. No. There would not be job security for the employees at all the levels.
- (a)
Only II and III are strong
- (b)
All are Strong
- (c)
Only III and IV are strong
- (d)
Only I,II and III are strong
- (e)
Only II,III and IV are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should adult eduction program be given priority over compulsory eduction program?
Arguments: I. No. It will also help in success of compulsory education program.
II. Yes. It will help to eliminate the adult illiteracy.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should all the drug patented and manufacturers in Western countries be first tried out on sample basic before giving license for sale to general public in India?
Arguments: I. Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.
II. No, This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should internal assessment in colleges be abolished?
Arguments: I. Yes. This will help in reducing the possibility of favoritism.
II. No. Teaching faculty will lose control over students.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should jobs be linked with academic degrees and diplomas?
Arguments: I. No. A very large number of persons with meager academic qualifications will apply.
II. No. Importance of higher education will be diminished.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should seniority be the only criterion for the promotion?
Arguments :
I. No. It would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher positions than their senior counterparts.
II. Yes. Otherwise, senior employees do feel humiliated.
III. Yes. Senior employees are more experienced and must be rewarded for the same.
- (a)
None is strong
- (b)
Only I is strong
- (c)
Only I and III are strong
- (d)
Only I and II are strong
- (e)
All are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should we scrap the system of formal education beyond graduation?
Arguments: I. Yes. It will mean taking employment at an early date.
II. No. It will mean lack of depth of knowledge.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should import duty on all the electronic goods be dispensed with?
Arguments: I. No. This will considerably reduce the income of the government and will adversely affect the developmental activities.
II. No. The local manufacturers who are technologically far superior.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should there be a complete ban on use of all types of chemical pesticides in India?
Arguments: I. No. The pests will destroy all the crops and the farmers will have nothing to harvest.
II. Yes. The chemical pesticide used in agriculture pollute the water underground and this has become a serious health hazard.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should cutting of trees be banned altogether?
Arguments: I. Yes. it is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance.
II. No. A total ban would harm timber based industries.
- (a)
if only argument I is strong
- (b)
if only argument II is strong
- (c)
if either I or II is strong
- (d)
if neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
if both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should octroi be abolished?
Arguments : I. Yes. It will eliminate an important source of corruption.
II. No. It will adversely affect government revenues.
- (a)
If only argument I is strong
- (b)
If only argument II is strong
- (c)
If either I or II is strong
- (d)
If neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
If both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should all the colleges in India be allowed to devise their own curriculum and syllabus for the vocational courses promoting self-employment?
Arguments : I. Yes. This is an important step to generate employment opportunities.
II. No. This will affect the quality of education due to lack of uniformity in syllabus.
- (a)
If only argument I is strong
- (b)
If only argument II is strong
- (c)
If either I or II is strong
- (d)
If neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
If both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should the council of ministers once appointed be kept the same for the entire period intervening two elections?
Arguments : I. No. Shuffling of ministers and portfolios is a healthy democratic process.
II. Yes. The ministers do not get a hold on their portfolio unless they are kept for a longer duration.
- (a)
If only argument I is strong
- (b)
If only argument II is strong
- (c)
If either I or II is strong
- (d)
If neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
If both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Is the Government justified in spending so much on defense?
Arguments : I. Yes. Safety of the country is of prime importance.
II. No. During peace, this money could be used for the development of the country.
- (a)
If only argument I is strong
- (b)
If only argument II is strong
- (c)
If either I or II is strong
- (d)
If neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
If both I and II are strong
You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published?
Arguments: I. Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply.
II. No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.
- (a)
If only argument I is strong
- (b)
If only argument II is strong
- (c)
If either I or II is strong
- (d)
If neither I nor II is strong
- (e)
If both I and II are strong