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Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''Strong'' arguments and ''Weak'' arguments insofar as they relate to the question. ''Strong'' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. ''Weak'' arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.

  1. Statement:
    Should private Investors be allowed to invest in defence production?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. We should stress on quality. If private investors are allowed to invest in defence production, a competition for good quality will arise among them. This will help us to harness our defence sector whit ammunitions of good quality.
    II. No. It will be better to keep our defence sector under veil, otherwise it will create threat to the integrity of the nation.










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    I is strong argument. It will definitely help to improve the quality of defence goods, because competition always helps to improve quality at lesser expenses. II is strong because the nation's integrity cannot be compromised.

    Correct Option: E

    I is strong argument. It will definitely help to improve the quality of defence goods, because competition always helps to improve quality at lesser expenses. II is strong because the nation's integrity cannot be compromised.

  1. Statement:
    Should corruption-free services from the bureaucrats be made a fundamental right for the citizens of India?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes, the move will eliminate corruption from the bureaucracy and bring happiness to the citizen.
    II. No, this will give a free hand to citizens to intervene in the work of bureaucracy and discourage the bureaucrats.










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    if only argument I is strong

    Correct Option: A

    if only argument I is strong

  1. Statement:
    Should there be a compulsory education till matriculation for every citizen of Indian?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. Lack of education is the root cause of every evil, viz poverty, unemployment etc.
    II. No. It will be a violation of human right.










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    I is strong because it explains how the move is furitful for citizens. II is weak because it is based on the misinterpretation of the definition of human right.

    Correct Option: A

    I is strong because it explains how the move is furitful for citizens. II is weak because it is based on the misinterpretation of the definition of human right.

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 all the practicing doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost ?
    Arguments:
    I. No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing ?
    II. Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate , unethical medical practices.










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    A doctor treating a patient individually can mislead the patient into wrong and unnecessary treatment for his personal gain. so, argument II holds strong. Also, a policy beneficial to common people cannot be termed 'undemocratic'.

    Correct Option: B

    A doctor treating a patient individually can mislead the patient into wrong and unnecessary treatment for his personal gain. so, argument II holds strong. Also, a policy beneficial to common people cannot be termed 'undemocratic'. So, I is vague.

Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''Strong'' arguments and ''Weak'' arguments insofar as they relate to the question. ''Strong'' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. ''Weak'' arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.

  1. Statement:
    Should there be a licence regime for internet services and e-commerce?
    I. Yes, this will check fraud and malpractices.
    II. No, any such type of step will impede progress of internet services and e-commerce in the era of globalisation and liberalisation.










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    I is strong because law and order must be given priority. II is also strong. One has to go through various hassles for obtaining licenses, which will definitely affect adversely on the growth of these services.

    Correct Option: E

    I is strong because law and order must be given priority. II is also strong. One has to go through various hassles for obtaining licenses, which will definitely affect adversely on the growth of these services.