Statement and Argument
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.
- Statement :
Should India engage into a dialogue with neighboring countries to stop cross border tension ?
Argument:
I. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.
II. No. Neighboring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities.
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Clearly, peaceful settlement through mutual agreement is the option, whatever be the issue.Moreover, the problem indicated in II can be curbed by constant check and vigilance. So, II seems to be vague.
Correct Option: A
Clearly, peaceful settlement through mutual agreement is the option, whatever be the issue. So argument I holds strong. Moreover, the problem indicated in II can be curbed by constant check and vigilance. So, II seems to be vague.
- Statement:
Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India ?
Argument:
I. No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.
II. No. It is against the principle of equality. Does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens?
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Merit, fair selection and equal opportunities for all - these three factors, if taken care of,can help government recruit competent officials and also fulfill the objectives of the Constitution. Thus,both the arguments hold strong.
Correct Option: E
Merit, fair selection and equal opportunities for all - these three factors, if taken care of,can help government recruit competent officials and also fulfill the objectives of the Constitution. Thus,both the arguments hold strong.
- Statement:
Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female feticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance.
II. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.
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Parents indulging in sex determination of their unborn child generally do so, they want to keep only a boy child and do away with a girl child. Also, people have a right to know only about the health, development and general well- being of the child before its birth, and not the sex.
Correct Option: A
Parents indulging in sex determination of their unborn child generally do so, they want to keep only a boy child and do away with a girl child. So, argument I holds. Also, people have a right to know only about the health, development and general well- being of the child before its birth, and not the sex. So, argument II does not hold strong.
- Statement:
Should there be only one rate of interest nor 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.
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Clearly, the proposed scheme would discourage people from keeping deposits for longer durations (the rate of interest being the same for short durations) and not draw in more funds.
Correct Option: A
Clearly, the proposed scheme would discourage people from keeping deposits for longer durations (the rate of interest being the same for short durations) and not draw in more funds. So, only argument I holds.
- Statement:
Should all refugees, who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they leave their colonies and occupy a lot of land.
II. No. they leave their homes because of hanger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back.
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Clearly, refugees are people forced out of their homeland by some misery and need shelter desperately.Argument I against the statement, is vague.
Correct Option: B
Clearly, refugees are people forced out of their homeland by some misery and need shelter desperately. So, argument II holds. Argument I against the statement, is vague.
