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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 the provision to dissolve the assembly prematurely be amended?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. On many occasions the provision has been used by ruling Governments to fulfil their vested interests.
    II. No. To fulfil the constitutional obligations and norms, it sometimes becomes the need of the hour to dissolve the assembly prematurely.










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    I is weak because it merely talks of the provision being abused. It does not point to any weakness inherent in the provision. II is weak because it seems to equate ''amendment'' with ''abolition''.

    Correct Option: D

    I is weak because it merely talks of the provision being abused. It does not point to any weakness inherent in the provision. II is weak because it seems to equate ''amendment'' with ''abolition''.

  1. Statement:
    Should AIDS test be made mandatory in India for brides and grooms before marriage?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. India is one of the countries where the number of AIDS victims is the highest. It is essential for India to make efforts to restrict the number of victims.
    II. No. It will be a humiliation of brides and grooms both.










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    I is strong because it says how the mandatory AIDS test for brides and grooms will be helpful. II is a weak argument because it is obsessed with obscurantist notions.

    Correct Option: A

    I is strong because it says how the mandatory AIDS test for brides and grooms will be helpful. II is a weak argument because it is obsessed with obscurantist notions.

  1. Statement:
    Should there be a censor board for supervising advertisements issued by different companies?
    Arguments:
    I. No, It is impractical to have sensor boards for various purposes.
    II. Yes, On many occasion it has been witnessed that an advertisement has created a lot of debate by showing such scenes in the advertisement as are detrimental to our social fabric.










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    I is not strong because the argument is not directly related to the core issue. II is argument because it depicts the seamy side witnessed in absence of a censor board for advertisement.

    Correct Option: B

    I is not strong because the argument is not directly related to the core issue. II is argument because it depicts the seamy side witnessed in absence of a censor board for advertisement.

  1. Statement:
    Should students be allowed to work while they are studying?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. Economic background of every individual does not allow them to pursue education; such allowing therefore makes it feasible to fulfil one 's dream.
    II. Yes. Vocational education plays an important role to make a person self-sufficient. Besides, this practical knowledge becomes necessary to make studies meaningful.










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    Both I and II are strong. I is strong because in absence of such permission how will those students continue their studies whose financial situation is not strong. II is also strong because it make one confident and adept.

    Correct Option: E

    Both I and II are strong. I is strong because in absence of such permission how will those students continue their studies whose financial situation is not strong. II is also strong because it make one confident and adept.

  1. Statement:
    Should the employer have the right to terminate the service of an employee on the ground of disability?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. The employee plays an important role in achieving the employer 's objective. If an employee become unable to perform the role because of disability, the employer must have the right to terminate the service of the employee.
    II. No. Humanity can't be ignored. If our constitution facilitates reservation in jobs for the disabled, why think of termination of service if a normal person becomes disabled?










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    Both I and II are strong. I is strong on the ground of 'utility' and II on 'humanity'.

    Correct Option: E

    Both I and II are strong. I is strong on the ground of 'utility' and II on 'humanity'.