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This section includes 208 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Statement Arguments knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 151. |
Statement: Should the practice of transfers of clerical cadre employees from government offices of one city to those of another be stopped? Arguments: 1. No. Transfer of employees is a routine administrative matter and we must continue it. 2. Yes. It involves lot of governmental expenditure and inconvenience too many compared to the benefits it yields. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 152. |
Statement: Should there be a world government? Arguments: 1. Yes. It will help in eliminating tensions among the nations. 2. No. Then, only the developed countries will dominate in the government. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 153. |
Statement: Should there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools? Arguments: 1. Yes, this will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed. 2. No. The college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to the college |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 154. |
Statement: Should India engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension? Arguments: 1. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives. 2. No. Neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 155. |
Statement: Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level? Arguments: 1, No, our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models. 2. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 156. |
Statement: Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency? Arguments: 1. Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote. 2. No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 157. |
Statement: Should so much money be spent on advertisements? Arguments: 1. Yes. It is an essential concomitant in a capitalist economy. 2. No. It leads to wastage of resources. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 158. |
Statement: Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession? Arguments: 1. Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country. 2. No, nobody will contest election. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 159. |
Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives? Arguments: 1. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there. 2. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So ? Why offer extra incentives! |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 160. |
Statement: Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals? Arguments: 1. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money; 2. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 161. |
Statement: Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises? Arguments: 1. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do? 2. Yes. In a competitive world the rule is 'survival of the fittest'. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 162. |
Statement: Should adult education programme be given priority over compulsory education programme? Arguments: 1. No. It will also help in success of compulsory education programme. 2. Yes. It will help to eliminate the adult illiteracy. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 163. |
Statement: Should Doordarshan be given autonomous status? Arguments: 1. Yes. It will help Doordarshan to have fair and impartial coverage of all important events. 2. No. The coverage of events will be decided by a few who may not have healthy outlook |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 164. |
Statement: Should foreign films be banned in India? Arguments: 1. Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values. 2. No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 165. |
Statement: Is buying things on instalments profitable to the customer? Arguments: 1. Yes. He has to pay less. 2. No, paying instalments upsets the family budget |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 166. |
Statement: Should there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government? Arguments: 1. No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed. 2. Yes. The number of ministers should be restricted to a certain percentage of the total number of seats in the parliament to avoid unnecessary expenditure. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 167. |
Statement: Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country? Arguments: 1. Yes. It is expensive and therefore it is beyond the means of most people in our country. 2. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 168. |
Statement: Should new universities be established in India? Arguments: 1. No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy. 2. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 169. |
Statement: Should children be prevented completely from watching television? Arguments: 1. No. We get vital information regarding education through television. 2. Yes. It hampers the study of children. 3. Yes. Young children are misguided by certain programmes featuring sex and violence. 4. No. This is the only way to educate the masses. |
| A. | Only I, II and III are strong |
| B. | Only I is strong |
| C. | Only I, II and IV are strong |
| D. | Only I and II are strong |
| E. | Only I, III and IV are strong |
| Answer» C. Only I, II and IV are strong | |
| 170. |
Statement: Can pollution be controlled? Arguments: 1. Yes. If everyone realizes the hazards it may create and cooperates to get rid of it, pollution may be controlled. 2. No. The crowded highways, factories and industries and an ever-growing population eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II is strong | |
| 171. |
Statement: Should the prestigious people who have committed crime unknowingly, be met with special treatment? Arguments: 1. Yes. The prestigious people do not commit crime intentionally. 2. No. It is our policy that everybody is equal before the law |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 172. |
Statement: Should colleges be given the status of a university in India? Arguments: 1. Yes. Colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid. 2. No. It is Utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 173. |
Statement: Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published? Arguments: 1 Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply. 2. No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 174. |
Statement: Does India need so many plans for development? Arguments: 1. Yes. Nothing can be achieved without proper planning. 2. No. Too much time, money and energy is wasted on planning |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 175. |
Statement: Should new big industries be started in Mumbai? Arguments: 1. Yes. It will create job opportunities. 2. No. It will further add to the pollution of the city. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II is strong | |
| 176. |
Statement: Should high chimneys be installed in industries? Arguments: 1. Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level. 2. No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 177. |
Statement: Should India immediately stop digging coal from its mines? Arguments: 1. Yes. The present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate. 2. No. We do not have alternate energy source of sufficient quantity. 3. No. This will put millions of people at a disadvantage and their lives will get adversely affected and also the industry. |
| A. | Only I and II are strong |
| B. | Only II and III are strong |
| C. | Only I and III are strong |
| D. | All are strong |
| E. | None is strong |
| Answer» C. Only I and III are strong | |
| 178. |
Statement: Should there be only one university throughout India? Arguments: 1. Yes. This is the only way to bring about uniformity in the educational standards. 2. No. This is administratively impossible. 3. Yes. This will make the degrees procured by students, comparable for offering jobs |
| A. | None is strong |
| B. | Only I and II are strong |
| C. | Only II and III are strong |
| D. | Only I and III are strong |
| E. | All are strong |
| Answer» D. Only I and III are strong | |
| 179. |
Statement: Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged? Arguments: 1. Yes. They will help in industrial development of the country. 2. Yes. They will reduce the burden on employment market. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 180. |
Statement: Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas? Arguments: 1. Yes. Rural people are creative. 2. Yes. This would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 181. |
Statement: Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements? Arguments: 1. Yes, Most of the energy sources used at present is exhaustible. 2. No. Harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 182. |
Statement: Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan? Arguments: 1. No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India. 2. Yes. This would help settle conflicts. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 183. |
Statement: Should there be students union in college/university? Arguments: 1. No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus. 2. Yes, it is very necessary Students are future political leaders |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 184. |
Statement: Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving licence for sale to general public in India? Arguments: 1. Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary. 2. No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 185. |
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. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 186. |
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 |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 187. |
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. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 188. |
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. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 189. |
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. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 190. |
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. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 191. |
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. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 192. |
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 |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 193. |
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. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» B. Only argument II is strong | |
| 194. |
Statement: Should all the annual examinations up to Std. V be abolished? Arguments: 1. Yes. The young students should not be burdened with such examinations which hampers their natural growth. 2. No. The students will not study seriously as they will get automatic promotion to the next class and this will affect them in future. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 195. |
Statement: Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged? Arguments: 1. Yes. They will help in industrial development of the country. 2. Yes. They will reduce the burden on employment market. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 196. |
Statement: Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas? Arguments: 1. Yes. Rural people are creative. 2. Yes. This would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 197. |
Statement: Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals? Arguments: 1. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money; 2. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» E. Both I and II are strong | |
| 198. |
Statement: Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country? Arguments: 1. Yes. It is expensive and therefore it is beyond the means of most people in our country. 2. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours. |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |
| 199. |
Statement: Should new universities be established in India? Arguments: 1. No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy. 2. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» F. | |
| 200. |
Statement: Should all the unauthorized structures in the city be demolished? Arguments: 1. No. Where will the people residing in such houses live? 2. Yes. This will give a clear message to general public and they will refrain from constructing unauthorized buildings |
| A. | Only argument I is strong |
| B. | Only argument II is strong |
| C. | Either I or II is strong |
| D. | Neither I nor II is strong |
| E. | Both I and II are strong |
| Answer» C. Either I or II is strong | |