Statement and Arguments Questions

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers,

Statement and Arguments Questions Answers

Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II.

Give answer:
(A) If only argument I is strong
(B) If only argument II is strong
(C) If either I or II is strong
(D) If neither I nor II is strong and
(E) If both I and II are strong.

  • 1. Statement : Should judicial activism be discouraged ?
    Arguments : 
    I. No. If we leave everything in the hands of executive, justice may be distant dream.
    II. Yes. Judiciary should mind its own business. Executive will take its own course.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong

  • 2. Statement : Should correspondence courses at the university level be discontinued in India ?
    Arguments : 
    I. Yes. Only interaction between teachers and students at the college helps total development of personality.
    II. No. The demand for discontinuance comes only from the elite who have no knowledge of what is meant by poverty.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong

  • 3. Statement : Should the government levy tax on agricultural income also ?
    Arguments : 
    I. Yes. That is the only way to fill government coffers.
    II. No. Eighty percent of our population live in rural areas.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong

  • 4. Statement : Should all Government owned educational institutions be handed over to private institutions ?

    Arguments : 
    I. Yes. Standard of education will improve.
    II. No. Standard of education will fall.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option D
    It is not that the government or the private institutions can provide higher standards of learning.

  • 5. Statement : Should new universities be established in India ?

    Argument : 
    I. No. We have still not achieved the target of literacy.
    II. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option E
    Clearly, instead of improving upon higher education we should focus on increasing literacy rate first.
    Also more degree holders with the number of jobs remaining same will increase unemployment.
    So both arguments are strong.

  • 6. Statement : Should there be a ban on product advertising ?
    Arguments :
    I. No. It is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than your other competitors, the product will not be sold.
    II. Yes. The money spent on advertising is very huge and it inflates the cost of the product.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option B
    Only Argument II is strong as Argument I will not stand because advertisement will be banned for other competitors too.

  • 7. Statement : Should school education be made free in India ?
    Arguments : 
    I. Yes. This is the only way to improve the literacy rate in India.
    II. No. It would add the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option B
    Making education free can not ensure full literacy. So argument I is vague.
    Argument II stands strong.
Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II.

Give answer:
(A) If only argument I is strong
(B) If only argument II is strong
(C) If either I or II is strong
(D) If neither I nor II is strong and
(E) If both I and II are strong.

  • 1. Statement : Should there be a complete ban on strike by government employees in India ?
    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This is the only way to teach discipline to the employees.
    II. No. This deprives the citizens of their democratic rights.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option B
    Explanation:

  • 2. Statement : Should luxury hotels be banned in India ?
    Arguments : 
    I. Yes. They are places from where international criminals operate.
    II. No. Affluent tourist will have no place to stay.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option B
    Explanation:

  • 3. Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?

    Arguments:

    I. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
    II. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So ? Why offer extra incentives.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong

  • 4. Statement: Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level?

    Arguments:

    I. No, our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.
    II. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option B
    Explanation:
    Nowadays, computers have entered all walks of life and children need to be prepared for the same. So, argument II is strong. Argument I holds no relevance.

  • 5. Statement: Should family planning be made compulsory in India?

    Arguments:

    I. Yes. Looking to the miserable conditions in India, there is no other go.
    II. No. In India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenets of some of the religions.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option E
    Explanation:
    Family planning is an essential step to curb population growth. So, argument I holds strong. Also, family planning being against the tenets of some of the Indian religions, it is not necessary to make it compulsory. Instead, it can be enforced by creating public awareness of the benefits of family planning. So, argument II also holds.

  • 6. Statement: Should high chimneys be installed in industries?

    Arguments:

    I. Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level.
    II. No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option A
    Explanation:
    Pollution at ground level is the most hazardous in the way of being injurious to human and animal life. So, argument I alone holds.

  • 7. Statement: Are nuclear families better than joint families?

    Arguments:

    I. No. Joint families ensure security and also reduce the burden of work.
    II. Yes. Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option E
    Explanation:
    Clearly, with so many people around in a joint family, there is more security. Also, work is shared. So, argument I holds. In nuclear families, there are lesser number of people and so lesser responsibilities and more freedom. Thus, II also holds.

Statement and Arguments Questions Answers

Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II.

Give answer:
(A) If only argument I is strong
(B) If only argument II is strong
(C) If either I or II is strong
(D) If neither I nor II is strong and
(E) If both I and II are strong.

  • 1. Statement: Should persons convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?

    Arguments:

    I. No. Such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country.
    II. Yes. It is democracy - let people decide whom to vote.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option A
    Clearly, persons with criminal background cannot stand to serve as the representatives of the common people. So, they should not be allowed to contest elections. Thus, only argument I holds, while II does not.

  • 2. Statement: Should cutting of trees be banned altogether?

    Arguments:

    I. Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance.
    II. No. A total ban would harm timber based industries.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong

  • 3. Statement: Should the political parties be banned?

    Arguments:

    I. Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
    II. No. It will lead to an end of democracy.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option D
    Clearly, with the ban on political parties, candidates can independently contest elections. So, it will not end democracy. Thus, argument II does not hold. Argument I does not give a strong reason.

  • 4. Statement: Should taxes on colour television be further increased?

    Arguments:

    I. Yes, Colour television is a luxury item and only rich people buy them.
    II. No, Televisions are bought by the poor too.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option D
    Clearly, taxes on an item cannot be increased or decreased on the basis of the financial position of the people who buy it. So, both arguments I and II do not hold strong.

  • 5. Statement: Is the Government justified in spending so much on defence?

    Arguments:

    I. Yes. Safety of the country is of prime importance.
    II. No. During peace, this money could be used for the development of the country.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option A
    Clearly, defence is necessary for the safety of the country, which is of prime importance. So, argument I holds. Also, a country can concentrate on internal progress and development only when it is safe from external aggressions. So, argument II does not hold.

  • 6. Statement: Should public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders?

    Arguments:

    I. No. Such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.
    II. Yes. People would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong
     Answer And Explanation
    Answer: Option A
    Clearly, unscheduled and untimely holidays would naturally cause the work to suffer. So, argument I holds strong. Also, a holiday is not necessary to pay homage to someone. So, argument II is vague.

  • 7. Statement: Should India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?

    Arguments:

    I. Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.
    II. No. Let us first solve problems of our own people like poverty, malnutrition.

    1. Only argument I is strong
    2. Only argument II is strong
    3. Either I or II is strong
    4. Neither I nor II is strong
    5. Both I and II are strong

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular From Month

recently asked questions of geography

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Quiz 1. The minimum distance between the sun and the earth occurs on ? (1) January 3 (2) June 21 (3) September 22 (4) December 22 Correct Answere:  January 3 Show Answer 2. On the day the sun is nearest to the earth, the earth is said to be in ? (1) Aphelion (2) Apogee (3) Perihelion (4) Perigee Correct Answere:  Perihelion Show Answer 3. How much of the surface of the moon is visible from the earth ? (1) More than 75% (2) Only about 40% (3) About 59% (4) About 65% Correct Answere:  About 59% Show Answer 4. Light from the nearest star reaches the earth in ? (1) 4.3 Seconds (2) 4.3 Minutes (3) 43 Minutes (4) 4.3 Years Correct Answere:  4.3 Years Show Answer 5. The earth is its maximum distance from the sun on ? (1) January 30 (2) July 4 (3) September 22 (4) December 22 Correct Answ
Read more

PRESIDENT INFORMATION

▪️PRESIDENT INFORMATION▪️ 🔹Two term president-Rajendra Prasad (1950-62) 🔹 president elected without opposition-Nelam sanjeev reddy 🔹First dalit president-K R Narayanan 🔹 Second dalit president -Ram nath govind 🔹Long lived president-Venkataraman(lived 98 yrs) 🔹Oldest president to assume office -K.R.Narayanan(Assumed office at 77 yrs) 🔹Short lived president -Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (lived 71 Yrs) 🔹 President from Tamil Nadu-Radhakrishnan,R Venkatraman, APJ Abdul Kalam 🔹youngest president to assume office- Nelam sanjeev reddy 🔹First sikh president- Giani zail singh 🔹First lady president-prathibha patel  🔹Speaker who became president-Nelam sanjeev reddy 🔹President who won in second counting of vote-V V Giri 🔹cheif justice to became president-Mohammad Hidayatullah 🔹First Muslim president -Zakir Hussain 🔹First president to die in office -Zakir Hussain 🔹Vice president to become president-Radhakrishnan,Zakir Hussain,VV Giri,K R Narayanan, Venkatraman,B D Jatti
Read more

MP Patwari Exam 2017 – Section Wise Marks Distribution & Detailed Analysis 12 December 2017

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, MP Patwari Exam 2017 – Section Wise Marks Distribution & Detailed Analysis 12 December 2017 Section Level Total Marks Good Attempts General Hindi Easy 20 16-18 Reasoning & Maths Easy 20 17-19 General Knowledge Easy-Moderate 20 14-16 Gramin Vyavastha & Panchayati Raj Easy-Moderate 20 15-17 General Computer Moderate 20 14-16 Overall Easy-Moderate 100 76-86 MP Patwari Exam 2017 – Expected Cut Off 12 December 2017 Section Vacancies       Expected Cut Off       12  December 2017        Male Candidates Expected Cut Off 12 December 2017  Female Candidates General Candidates 5000 Posts 75-85 69-80 OBC Candidates 1075 Posts 72-82 67-77 SC Candidates 1368 Posts 63-73 58-68 ST Candidates 1792 Posts 59-69 52-62 Overeall 9235 Posts – –
Read more

Taj Mahal

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Taj Mahal Taj Mahal way built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (1628-1658), who was the grandson of Akbar the great. As the history of Taj Mahal goes, it was built in the memory of his beloved queen Arjumand Bano Begum, better known as "Mumtaz Mahal".  Mumtaz Mahal was one of the most loved queens of emperor Shah Jahan. She was a niece of empress Nur Jahan and granddaughter of Mirza Ghias Beg I'timad-ud-Daula, who was the wazir of emperor Jehangir. Mumtaj Mahal was born in 1593 and died in 1631 at the age of 38. She lost her life in the city of Burhanpur during the birth of her fourteenth child. Shah Jahan was in deep sorrow at the death of the queen and decided to build the Taj Mahal, a marble wonder, in her rememberence. Soon after her death her mortal remains were buried in the garden of Zainabad. Six months after her death, her body was transf
Read more

Important Days list

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers Important Days JANUARY January  04 World Braille Day January  09 Pravasi Bhartiya Divas/NRI Day (India) January  12 National Youth Day (India) January  15 Army Day (India) January  24 National Girl Child Day/Balika Divas (India) January  25 National Voters’ Day (India) January  25 National Tourism Day (India) January  26 Republic Day (India) January  26 International Customs Day January  27 International Day of Commemoration in the Memory of Victims of Holocaust January  28 Data Privacy Day  January  30 Martyr’s Day (India) FEBRUARY February  02 World Wetlands Day February  04 World Cancer Day February  06 International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation February  11 World Day of Sick February  12 Darwin Day February  13 World Radio Day February  14 St. Valentine’s Day February  20 World Day of Social Justice February  
Read more

Important Time Limits in Indian Constitution

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Indian Constitution  - Durations. Important Time Limits in  Indian Constitution Condition Duration Maximum interval between two sessions of Parliament/State Assembly Six months Maximum life of Presidential Ordinance Six months + Six weeks* Maximum period within which an election is to be held to fill a vacancy created by the death, resignation or removal, or otherwise of a President Six months Maximum duration for which President’s rule can be imposed in a state Six months extendable upto a maximum of three years Time after which money bill passed by Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by Rajya Sabha when no action is taken by it 14 days Maximum duration for which a President/Vice-President/Governor may hold his office from the date on which he enters his office 5 years Maximum duration for which a Lok Sabha/State Legislature may function fro
Read more

Important Indian Islands

Image
ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Hand written Notes  :  Important Indian Islands Dear readers, We providing a map which was prepared by our team exclusively for  railway recruitment exam  this map contain information about   Indian Island  and their locations, so please observed this map thoroughly.Today's  quiz live session  is exclusively based on this map..!!                        
Read more

Labour and Trade Union Organisations

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, General Knowledge for IAS Exams (Labour and Trade Union Organisations) General Knowledge for IAS Exams (History of India and World) LABOUR AND TRADE UNION ORGANISATIONS: Organisation Year Founder Bombay Mill and Millhands Association: (1880):  N.M. Lokhanda Working Men’s Club: (1870):  Sasipada Banerji Printer’s Union: (1905) — Railway Men’s Union: (1906) — Kamgar Hitwardhak Sabha: (1909):  S.K. Bole Social Service League: (1911) — Madras Labour Union: (1918):  G.R. Naidu and Chelvapathi Amalgdmated Society of: (1897) — Railway Servants of India Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association: (1920):  M.K. Gandhi All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC): (1920):  N.M. Joshi and Roy Chaudhary Bombay Textile Labour Union  — N.M. Joshi All lndia Trade Union Federation: (1929):  N.M. Joshi National Federation of Trade Union  — N.M. Joshi Hindustan Majdoor Sabha: (1938):  V.B. Patel,
Read more

Intelligence Agencies of the World

📖 Intelligence Agencies of the World 📖 ================================ 🔹 Australia➖Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) 🔹 China➖Ministry of State Security (MSS) 🔹 Germany➖Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), Federal Intelligence Service in English 🔹 Israel➖Mossad   https://t.me/gk_ca 🔹 Iran➖Ministry Of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) 🔹 Iraq➖Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) 🔹 India➖Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) 🔹 Japan➖Public Security Intelligence Agency (PSIA) 🔹 Pakistan➖Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) 🔹 Russia➖Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU or Glavnoye Razvedyvatel`noye Upravleniye) 🔹 South Africa➖South African Secret Service (SASS) 🔹 United Kingdom➖Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) or MI6 🔹 United States of America➖Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 🔹 France➖Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE)
Read more

The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive exams|| 20.09.20

💐❣ The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive exams 💐❣|| 20.09.20 🔶1. PROTRACTED (ADJECTIVE): (दीर्घ): prolonged  Synonyms: extended, drawn out  Antonyms: shortened  Example Sentence: We were struggling with a protracted and bitter dispute.  🔷2. STEADY (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिर): stable  Synonyms: balanced, firm  Antonyms: unstable  Example Sentence: The lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady.  🔶3. DIRECTIVE (NOUN): (निदेश): instruction  Synonyms: direction, command  Antonyms: following  Example Sentence: My only directive to our group was a strong suggestion to act on.  🔷4. UNANIMOUS (ADJECTIVE): (एकमत): united  Synonyms: like-minded, at one  Antonyms: divided  Example Sentence: The doctors were unanimous in their diagnoses.  🔶5. MOOT (VERB): (वाद-विवाद करना): raise  Synonyms: bring up, broach  Antonyms: stifle  Example Sentence: The scheme was initially mooted last October.  🔷6. SAVAGE (ADJECTIVE): (जंगली): ferocious  Synonyms: fierce, wild  Antonyms: tame  Example Sente
Read more