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1.

Statement
Should the government levy tax agricultural income also?
Arguments
I. Yes, that is the only way to fill government's coffer.
II. No, 80% of our population live in rural areas.

A. if only Arguments I is strong
B. if only Arguments II is strong
C. if either I or II is strong
D. if neither I nor II is strong
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Illustration 3.
Statement
should computers be used in all possible sectors in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, it will bring efficiency and accuracy in the work.
II. No, it will be an injustice to the monumental human resources which are at present underutilized.

A. If only Argument I is strong
B. If only Argument II is strong
C. If either I or nor II is strong
D. If both I and II are strong
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Statement
Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged ?
Arguments
I. Yes, they will help in the industrial development of the country.
II.Yes, they will reduce the burden on the employment market.

A. If only Argument I is strong
B. If only Argument II is strong
C. If neither I nor II is strong
D. If both I and II are strong
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Should the state government be allowed to retain major shares of the central taxes collected in the respective states ?

I. No, the Central Government should receive the major share as most of the developmental programmes are funded by the Central Government.
II. Yes, most of the State Governments are short of funds and they badly need more funds.

A. If only Argument I is Strong
B. If only Argument II is strong
C. If neither I nor II is strong
D. If both I and II are strong
Answer» B. If only Argument II is strong
Discussion
5.

Statement
Should the incharge of all the police stations in the country be transferred every two years ?
Arguments
I No, this will create a lot of administrative hassles and also will create a lot of inconvenience to the police officers.
II.Yes this is the only way to eradicate the nexus between police officers and anti-social elements.

A. If only Argument I is strong
B. If only Argument II is strong
C. If neither I nor II Is strong
D. If both I and II are strong
Answer» B. If only Argument II is strong
Discussion
6.

Statement:
Should a person involved in an of terrorism in their own country be deprived form citizenship?
Arguments :
I. Yes, any act of terrorism is a speed- breaker for the progress of the economy of a country and this is against the definition of nationality.
II. No, an act of terrorism is like any other illegal activity and for this the person should be treated according to the existing law.

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
Answer» C. If either I or II is strong.
Discussion
7.

Statement:
Should there be two time Zones in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, Britain, America and some other countries which have developed miraculously have two or more than two time zones.
II. No, we have a big country like China where there is only one time Zone.

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
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong
Discussion
8.

Statement:
Should education at all levels be offered in vernacular medium?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to enhance the performance of the students.
II. No, this will severely affect in acquiring of comprehensive Knowledge because of the lack of good books in vernacular languages.

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
Answer» C. If either I or II is strong.
Discussion
9.

Statement:
Should fixation of rents be a matter between landlords and tenants?
Arguments :
I. Yes, it is the sole right of landlords to fix rents according to his/her investment to carry livelihood and any intervention in this regard would violate Article 21 of the Constitution.
II. No, this would increase the miseries of tenants because if landlords are give free hand they will start extorting money from their tenants.

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
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong.
Discussion
10.

Statement:
Should the government allow use of LPG as a fuel for commercial vehicles?
Arguments:
I. No, when the petroleum agencies cannot fulfil the demand even for domestic use satisfactorily, how will they meet the demands for commercial vehicles?
II. No, LPG fuel is not adaptable to the spark ignition engines and compressed ignition engines which are commonly used in the country.

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.
Answer» F.
Discussion
11.

Statement:
Should the Government bring the prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO)?
Arguments:
I. No, POTO endangers several constitutionally and internationally accepted human rights standards.
II. Yes, terrorism has become a major threat and existing laws have proved insufficient to combat terrorism.

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
Answer» F.
Discussion
12.

Statement:
Is the recent hike of about 50% in fees and transport charges by school in cities justified?
Arguments :
I. Yes, we have entered the era of information technology and inclusion of IT as a subject has put a burden of huge amount on schools due to expansion in infrastructure facilities.
II. No, this will suddenly increase the burden of parents of the students.

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
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong
Discussion
13.

Statement:
Should the monthly quota for liquor be raised by the Ministry of Defence?
Arguments:
I. Yes, troops will do anything if they are promised two things-liquor and leave.
II. No, consumption of too much alcohol is a medical nightmare and leads to dependency.

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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
14.

Statement:
Should commercial activity be permitted in residential areas?
Arguments:
I. No, these activities impair the growth of residents of residential area.
II. Yes, commercial activity adds to adds to economic development, and it one of the major aspects of economic activity.

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
Answer» C. If either I or II is strong.
Discussion
15.

Statement:
Should government make it mandatory to make rooftop rainwater harvesting for every builder in the city?
Arguments :
I. Yes, in a scientific study, it has been established that we can capture and recharge 65,000 liters of rainwater in Delhi from a 100-sq-m size rooftop and meet drinking and domestic water requirement of a family of four for 160 days.
II. Yes, the ground water level in some areas is falling at the rate of one metre per year and compounding water crisis problem.

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.
Answer» F.
Discussion
16.

Statement:
Should the Knowledge of computers be made essential for employment in offices?
Arguments:
I. Yes, computers are state-of-the -art devices.
II. No, works in office are yet to get fully computerised.

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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
17.

Statement:
Should 'Information Technology' be made a compulsory subject for all students at secondary school certificate (SSC) examination in India?
Arguments:
I. No, it will be an imitation western models.
II. Yes, this is an ere of information technology and we are excelling in this field very rapidly.

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
Answer» C. If either I or II is strong.
Discussion
18.

Statement:
Should there be repolling at stations where there has been both -capturing ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, What else do you think?
II. No, it is a wastage of resources.

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
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong
Discussion
19.

Statement:
Should 'literacy' be the minimum criterion for becoming a bus on the road of metropolitan cities?
Arguments:
I. Yes, illiterate bus drivers are less likely to understand the traffic rules and signals.
II. No, driving needs mechanical skill only .

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
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong.
Discussion
20.

Statement:
Should bullock carts be banned from running on the busy city roads?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they are slow-moving vehicles and compound the traffic problems for fast -moving vehicles.
II. No, it is cheap medium of transportation as well as environment-friendly.

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
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong
Discussion
21.

Statement:
Should bomb disposal be give cooperation by the public?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they are necessary to rescue people's lives.
II. No, they are a nuisance to day-to-day life.

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
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong
Discussion
22.

Statement:
In view of the Enron disaster should there be a global set of norms for auditing firms?
Arguments :
I. Yes, in this way no such disaster will happen again.
II. No, this will give chances to developed countries to fulfil their vested interests.

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
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong
Discussion
23.

Statement:
Should newspaper articles be written in a simple language?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they are aimed at general reader.
II. No. newspaper would lose their respect if this happens.

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
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong
Discussion
24.

Statement:
Should party X be voted to power?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is the only party capable of bringing in stability.
II. No. it can 't rule the country properly.

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
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong
Discussion
25.

Statement:
Should banks be allowed to offer different interest rates in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to eventually lower interest rates in the country.
II. No, this will discourage the customers and they might be compelled to switch over from one bank to another.

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
E. if both I and II are strong
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong
Discussion
26.

Statement:
Should hoardings by roadside be banned?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they are a disturbance to traffic.
II. No. it would result in a loss of revenue.

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
Answer» F.
Discussion
27.

Statement:
Is the WTO regime unfair to India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the WTO bureaucracy has been openly supporting the agenda of large capital form the developed countries, and increasingly does not even pay lip service to the genuine demands of developing countries like India.
II. No, if India cannot come up whit a consistent approach that links its domestic economic policy to its global trade strategy, why blame the WTO?

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
E. if both I and II are strong
Answer» F.
Discussion
28.

Statement:
Should subsidy on domestic LPG cylinders be stopped?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It leads to misuse of LPG by housewives who over- cook their food.
II. No. Any subsidy cannot be stopped in a country committed to social welfare.

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
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong
Discussion
29.

Statement:
Should voting be made compulsory for all adults?
Arguments:
I. Yes. The candidates then elected would be far more representational.
II. No. The citizens would thereby lose the right to not choose a representative.

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
Answer» F.
Discussion
30.

Statement:
Should political activity on the campus be restrained?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Too much of politics vitiates the academic atmosphere.
II. No. It will be an impingement on the students 'right to freedom.

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
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong
Discussion
31.

Statement:
Should communal violence be allowed on television ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, It is only when we see the devil within us that we can exorcise it.
II. No, It leads to tensions in actual life.

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
Answer» F.
Discussion
32.

Statement:
Should Company X be allowed to merge with Company Y?
Arguments:
I. Yes, The merger of Hindustan Lever with Lipton was a success.
II. No. A merger affects the morale of the employees of the company which has to play second fiddle in the merger.
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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
33.

Statement :
Railways should introduce conductors (like those in the buses ) for selling tickets on running trains.
Arguments:
I. Yes, that would reduce the number of ticketless passengers significantly.
II. No, that would unnecessarily complicate the procedure and increase cost as the salaries to the conductors would be much more then those in the existing system.

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
Answer» D. if neither I nor II is strong; and
Discussion
34.

Statement:
Should films based on ghosts be banned?
Arguments:
I. No, film-making is an absolute art.
II. Yes, it helps increase superstition.

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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
35.

Statement:
Is using Gandhi (father of the Indian nation) as a brand an insult to him?
Arguments:
I. No, if we name a road, park, street, stadium etc using the name of Gandhi, why using his name as a brand will be an insult to him?
II. Yes, it is against the National Emblems Act and any contract entered into under the Indian Contract Act which violates any Indian low is void ab initio.

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
E. if both I and II are strong
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
36.

Statement:
Should Parliamentary and Assembly elections in India be clubbed together?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it will bring down the costs of conducting the elections.
II. No, our country consists of a large number of illiterate voters who lack sufficient ability to carry these two responsibilities together and this in the long run will jeopardise our democracy.

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
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong
Discussion
37.

Statement:
Should there be punishment in Indian for those who have more than two child?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is very much desirable because there is no other way to control population growth, which is hampering the development of the country on every front.
II. Yes. If we want to a developed country like China, we should follow it.

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
E. if both I and II are strong
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong
Discussion
38.

Statement:
Should there be a compulsory education till matriculation for every citizen of Indian?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Lack of education is the root cause of every evil, viz poverty, unemployment etc.
II. No. It will be a violation of human right.

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
E. if both I and II are strong
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong
Discussion
39.

Statement :
Should students be banned from carrying mobile phones in college campuses?
Arguments:
I. No, mobile phone has become essential for an individual and one needs to keep to all day.
II. Yes, mobile phones district students from studies.

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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
40.

Statement:
Should corruption-free services from the bureaucrats be made a fundamental right for the citizens of India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the move will eliminate corruption from the bureaucracy and bring happiness to the citizen.
II. No, this will give a free hand to citizens to intervene in the work of bureaucracy and discourage the bureaucrats.

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
E. if both I and II are strong
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong
Discussion
41.

Statement:
Should MNCs be allowed to start 100% owned subsidiaries in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, our neighbours have permitted.
II. No, India 's entrepreneurial system needs protection.

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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
42.

Statement:
Should there be a licence regime for internet services and e-commerce?
I. Yes, this will check fraud and malpractices.
II. No, any such type of step will impede progress of internet services and e-commerce in the era of globalisation and liberalisation.

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.
Answer» F.
Discussion
43.

Statement:
Should all Mig-21 fighters be banned owing to frequent accidents of this aircraft?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it has become flying coffin.
II. No, almost all the accidents were due to human error.

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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
44.

Statement:
Should there be uniform civil code in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, many personal laws relating to marriage, inheritance, guardianship, divorce, maintenance and property relations in all communities are unjust, especially unjust to women.
II. No, India has a rich cultural mosaic and any artificial singularity, sought to be achieved through a common civil code, would only make the society more fragmented.

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
Answer» F.
Discussion
45.

Statement:
Should companies' donation to political parties be banned in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it was banned during 1969 and 1985 also.
II. No, donation to political parties is not a new thing in the country and has been in existence right from 1956.

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
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong
Discussion
46.

Statement:
Would the resumption of cricketing ties contribute to normalisation of Indo-Pak relation?
Arguments:
I. No, normalisation of Indo-Pak relation needs bipartite dialogue to sort out debatable problems.
II. Yes, music , sports etc bring harmony among peoples and it is a well-known fact that sport will definitely help ensure normalization of relations.

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
Answer» C. If either I or II is strong.
Discussion
47.

Statement:
Should there be death punishment for those who are involved in manufacturing spurious drugs?
Arguments:
I. Yes, mass murder for the sake of profit should be treated only by one law -death penalty.
II. No, the main objective of the punishment is to bring reform in a convicted person by punishing him/her.

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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
48.

Statement:
Should private Investors be allowed to invest in defence production?
Arguments:
I. Yes. We should stress on quality. If private investors are allowed to invest in defence production, a competition for good quality will arise among them. This will help us to harness our defence sector whit ammunitions of good quality.
II. No. It will be better to keep our defence sector under veil, otherwise it will create threat to the integrity of the nation.

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.
Answer» F.
Discussion
49.

Statement:
Should there be a law against superstition in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is a belief in magical and similar influences, in idea or practice based on this.
II. No, it has been recognised by our forefathers and has a strong base in our society.

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
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong
Discussion
50.

Statement:
Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It would lead to higher production.
II. No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.

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.
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong
Discussion