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Statements & Arguments
(Directions 1 – 10): Study the following information and answer the questions given below
- Statement:
In 2016 last year the Government of India put a ban on all 500 and 1000 Rs notes in an effort to curtail the shadow economy and crack down on the use of illegal and fake currency that funds illegal activities and terrorism.
Arguments:
I. This was the best way to tackle corruption and to stop the use of counterfeit cash.
II. Demonetisation looks like a bad idea, badly executed on the basis of some half-baked notions.
1) Only I is strong
2) Only II is strong
3) Both are equally valid
4) None are valid
5) Together they can be used to make a strong argument - Statement: Should women be allowed into combat arms if they meet all standards?
Arguments:
I. Yes, women have already proven competence in combat – they have already been exposed to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, so it makes no sense to officially continue excluding them.
II. No, the average female is physically weaker than the average male.
1) Only I is strong
2) Only II is strong
3) Both are equally valid
4) None are valid
5) Together they can be used to make a strong argument - Statement– Anti-Romeo squad is unlawful.
Arguments:
I. Yes, couple should be free from moral policing
II. No, this is precautionary measure to ensure that public places should be free from eve- teasing.
1) Only I is strong
2) Only II is strong
3) Both are equally valid
4) None are valid
5) Together they can be used to make a strong argument - Statement: Should the practice of transfer of sub- inspectors from police stations of one city to those of another be stopped?
Arguments:
I. No. Transfer of officers is a routine administrative matter and we must continue it.
II. Yes, it involves a lot of government expenditure and causes inconvenience to many in comparison to the benefits it yields.
1) Only I is strong
2) Only II is strong
3) Both are equally valid
4) None are valid
5) Together they can be used to make a strong argument - Statement:
Should India install more nuclear reactors for electricity generation.
Arguments:
I: Yes, the government can earn more revenue from them.
II: No, this will increase the costs of the government.
1) Only I is strong
2) Only II is strong
3) Both are equally valid
4) None are valid
5) Together they can be used to make a strong argument - Statement:
Should the government abolish income tax in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, because most people default o income tax payments.
II. No, because the government gets a large part of its revenue from tax collection.
1) Only I is strong
2) Only II is strong
3) Both are equally valid
4) None are valid
5) Together they can be used to make a strong argument - Statement: Government has asked people with sufficient income to give up the subsidy.
Arguments:
I. All citizens do not need the subsidy.
II. Poor people are not getting any subsidy.
1) Only I is strong
2) Only II is strong
3) Both are equally valid
4) None are valid
5) Together they can be used to make a strong argument - Statement:
India should increase the number of universities from 350 to 1500.
Arguments:
I: Yes, it is crucial to sustain India’s growth because we have a large number of people seeking education.
II: No, the increase will cause a dilution in academic standards and more corruption.
1) Only I is strong
2) Only II is strong
3) Both are equally valid
4) None are valid
5) Together they can be used to make a strong argument - Statement:
Should there be a ban on product advertising.
Arguments:
I. Yes, the money spent on advertising is huge and it inflates the cost of the product.
II. No, it is an age of advantage. Unless your advertisement is better than that of your other competitors the product will not sell.
1) Only I is strong
2) Only II is strong
3) Both are equally valid
4) None are valid
5) Together they can be used to make a strong argument - Statement:
Is clear focus the key to high achievements?
Arguments:
I: Yes, one with no goal or focus leads a barren existence.
II: No, behind every successful man is a woman.
1) Only I is strong
2) Only II is strong
3) Both are equally valid
4) None are valid
5) Together they can be used to make a strong argument
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