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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 our government allow migrants from other countries to work in India?
    Arguments:
    I. No. Our country is poverty-ridden and comprises a large number of unemployed people. Any such step will aggravate problems of our country.
    II. Yes, It is the duty of every country to pave way for livelihood for all the inhabitants, irrespective of citizenship.










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    I is strong argument. As the employment opportunities in India are limited, so any share in it by foreigners will reduce the opportunities for Indians. But II is weak. It is not the duty of any country to give opportunity for work to foreigners.

    Correct Option: A

    I is strong argument. As the employment opportunities in India are limited, so any share in it by foreigners will reduce the opportunities for Indians. But II is weak. It is not the duty of any country to give opportunity for work to foreigners.

  1. Statement:
    Should the government hike postal rates?
    Arguments:
    I. No. A large number of poor people get benefits from postal facilities. Increase in postal rates will impede this weaker section to exchange views with others.
    II. Yes. Government has been providing postal facility at meagre rates and incurring losses which is not good for the economy of the country.










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    Both are strong arguments. I will hinder the poor citizens but II will minimise the loss form postal services to the government.

    Correct Option: E

    Both are strong arguments. I will hinder the poor citizens but II will minimise the loss form postal services to the government.

  1. Statement:
    Should a poverty-ridden country invest money in hosting international games?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes, international games bring many countries on a single platform and evolve co-ordination among these countries.
    II. No. To host international games, a huge amount of money will be needed which will adversely affect welfare programmes aimed at eradicating poverty.










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    I is weak because though it supports a noble cause, this has nothing to do with poverty. II is strong because affordability cannot be overlooked.

    Correct Option: B

    I is weak because though it supports a noble cause, this has nothing to do with poverty. II is strong because affordability cannot be overlooked.

  1. Statement:
    Three million tonnes of foodgrains vanished from the Food Corporation of India granaries. Should the officials of the FCL explain it to the people?
    Arguments:
    I. No. Such losses are a routine matter and therefore do not beg an explanation.
    II. Yes. Bungling on such a large scale by publicofficials cannot be condoned; after all it is the people's loss.










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    Dismissing the losses as ''a routine matter'' is void of logic. If such losses have become regular, there is all the more reason why they need to be explained. So I is weak. II is strong; accountability is at stake.

    Correct Option: B

    Dismissing the losses as ''a routine matter'' is void of logic. If such losses have become regular, there is all the more reason why they need to be explained. So I is weak. II is strong; accountability is at stake.

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the argument is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

  1. Statement:
    Should there be complete ban on Indian professionals seeking Jobs elsewhere after getting their education in India?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. This is the only way to sustain present rate of technological development in India.
    II. No. The Indians settled abroad send huge amount of foreign exchange and this constitutes a significant part of foreign exchange reserve
    III. No. The practical knowledge gained by Indians by working in other countries help India develop its economy.










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    Clearly, none of the arguments provide a substantial reason either for or against the given statements. So, none of the arguments holds strong.

    Correct Option: A

    Clearly, none of the arguments provide a substantial reason either for or against the given statements. So, none of the arguments holds strong.