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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 person debarred from contesting election by the Election Commission be allowed to become the Chief minister of state?
    Arguments:
    I. No, because if a debarred person is allowed to hold the office of chief minister, he/she will not be able to become an MLA or MLC within the stipulated period of six months according to the Indian Constitution.
    II. Yes, we are a democracy ruled by people and not by law alone. Therefore judicial conviction should be set aside by people 's mandate.










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    Our constitution allows the governor of a state to appoint any person as a Chief Minister of state. It is also important that the person appointed as a CM should become MLA or MLC within stipulated time of six months. Hence I is strong.
    II is weak because we are indirectly ruled by our Constitution. Judiciary an plays important role and compels people to abide by law. Therefore people's mandate cannot set aside by judicial conviction.

    Correct Option: A

    Our constitution allows the governor of a state to appoint any person as a Chief Minister of state. It is also important that the person appointed as a CM should become MLA or MLC within stipulated time of six months. Hence I is strong.
    II is weak because we are indirectly ruled by our Constitution. Judiciary an plays important role and compels people to abide by law. Therefore people's mandate cannot set aside by judicial conviction.

  1. Statement:
    Should the government enact stricter laws against the spread of hutment colonies?
    Arguments:
    I. No, it is incumbent upon the government to provide food, shelter and clothing for every citizen.
    II. Yes, huntsmen colonies are spreading rapidly and in future it may affect population -civic amenities equilibrium.










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    Directive principles of Indian Constitutions cell upon government to provide food , shelter and clothing for every citizen but government has not been forced to comply with them. Besides, providing shelter need not be in the from of random hutment colonies. Hence I is weak.
    II is strong because shelter without civic amenities is not sustainable.

    Correct Option: B

    Directive principles of Indian Constitutions cell upon government to provide food , shelter and clothing for every citizen but government has not been forced to comply with them. Besides, providing shelter need not be in the from of random hutment colonies. Hence I is weak.
    II is strong because shelter without civic amenities is not sustainable.

  1. Statement:
    Should scientists be allowed to go for human cloning?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes, human cloning is going to be a terrific way to beat diseases and will give childless couples an opportunity to have baby.
    II. No, experts say that serious malformations have occurred in all species cloned so far, and it is sure it will happen in humans too. Scientists should not be allowed to meddle with nature.










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    Allowing human embryo cloning will harness the benefits of embryonic stem cells that can potentially alleviate suffering in diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Hence I is strong .
    People have witnessed serious malformation in all species cloned so far, which implies that success rate is abysmally poor. Low success rate makes argument II forceful.

    Correct Option: E

    Allowing human embryo cloning will harness the benefits of embryonic stem cells that can potentially alleviate suffering in diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Hence I is strong .
    People have witnessed serious malformation in all species cloned so far, which implies that success rate is abysmally poor. Low success rate makes argument II forceful.

  1. Statement:
    Should various State Electricity Boards conduct raids check use of ACs during peak hours?
    Arguments :
    I. Yes, electricity is one of the main sources of energy which facilitates people many amenities, therefore it is necessary to save electricity during peak hours.
    II. No, in fact, what should really be checked is whether the person is actually exceeding the installed or the connected load than is justified and it is a common sight to see many connections running illegally form a pole to pilfer electricity.










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    I is strong because ACs consume too much of electricity, creating a problem of supply for the other more necessary amenities. II is not strong: there is not so much of electricity available as to allow everyone to use his peak load capacity.

    Correct Option: A

    I is strong because ACs consume too much of electricity, creating a problem of supply for the other more necessary amenities. II is not strong: there is not so much of electricity available as to allow everyone to use his peak load capacity.

  1. Statement:
    Should a person found guilty in a rape case be given capital punishment?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes, such a harsh punishment will be able to reduce grievous crimes against women. This punishment will compel atrocious persons having similar bent of mind to change their behavior.
    II. No, any such step will endanger the life of the victim because the culprit might kill the victim to wipe out all the evidence .










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    I is strong because a major reason behind any punishment is to create fear of the crime among other. II is not strong because no law works on the basis of fearing the criminal. For that matter, a criminal does not even like simple punishment. And so even when then there is no capital punishment involved, he will try to eradicate all the evidence.

    Correct Option: A

    I is strong because a major reason behind any punishment is to create fear of the crime among other. II is not strong because no law works on the basis of fearing the criminal. For that matter, a criminal does not even like simple punishment. And so even when then there is no capital punishment involved, he will try to eradicate all the evidence.