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Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two argument's numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

  1. 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 students to stay away from post-graduate courses.










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    Clearly, 15 year old vehicles are not Euro-compliant and hence cause much more pollution than the recent ones. 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.

    Correct Option: A

    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.

  1. 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 afford to pay and they should be given higher education.










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    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.

    Correct Option: B

    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.

  1. 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 activities.










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    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.

    Correct Option: E

    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.

  1. Statement:
    Should our country extend generous behavior and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbors ?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend.
    II. No. our generous behavior and goodwill be considered as our weakness.










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    Clearly, a good behavior may at some point of time lead to mutual discussions and peaceful settlement of issues in the long run.However, such a behavior may be mistaken for our weakness and it would be difficult to continue with it if the other county doesn't stop its sinister activities.

    Correct Option: E

    Clearly, a good behavior may at some point of time lead to mutual discussions and peaceful settlement of issues in the long run. So, argument I holds strong. However, such a behavior may be mistaken for our weakness and it would be difficult to continue with it if the other county doesn't stop its sinister activities. Hence, II also holds.

  1. Statement:
    Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector ?
    Arguments:
    I. No. the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such project.
    II. Yes.Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.










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    Clearly, such projects if handed over to the private sector shall be given to a competent authority. So, argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries, holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.

    Correct Option: D

    Clearly, such projects if handed over to the private sector shall be given to a competent authority. So, argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries, holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.