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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 only few banks in place of numerous banks in India?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. This will help secure the investor's money as these big banks will be able to withstand intermitten market related shocks.
    II. No. A large number of people will lose their jobs as after the merger many employees will be redundant.
    III. Yes. This will help consolidate the entire banking industry and will lead to healthy competition










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    The security of the investor's money is not related to the size of the bank. Besides, even after consolidation, the number of investors, their amounts and hence the duties shall remain the same and so no employees will be redundant.Reducing the number of smaller banks will also not affect the mutual competition among the banks. Thus,none of the arguments hold strong.

    Correct Option: A

    The security of the investor's money is not related to the size of the bank. Besides, even after consolidation, the number of investors, their amounts and hence the duties shall remain the same and so no employees will be redundant.Reducing the number of smaller banks will also not affect the mutual competition among the banks. Thus,none of the arguments hold strong.

  1. Statement:
    Should religion be taught in our schools?
    Argument:
    I. No. Ours is a secular state
    II. Yes. Teaching religion helps include moral values among children
    III. No. How can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfill its role in the 21st century










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    Ours is a secular state does not mean that religion and religious values should be eradicated.In fact,these inculcate moral values. So, argument II is strong. Also, teaching religion can in no way hinder the students, capability to face the challenges of the 21st century.

    Correct Option: D

    Ours is a secular state does not mean that religion and religious values should be eradicated.In fact,these inculcate moral values. So, argument II is strong. Also, teaching religion can in no way hinder the students, capability to face the challenges of the 21st century.

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 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:
    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 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.