Statement: Should the Indian Railways be corporatised? Arguments: I. Yes, the move will make it an autonomous entity, which will bring in enormous changes like quick decision-making .II. No, it is futile unless we put an end to the handling of archaic rules in the appointment of favourites to the top positions.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement:Should the educated unemployed youth be paid "unemployment allowance" by the Government ?Arguments:I. Yes. It will provide them some monetary help to either seek employment or to kickstart some 'self -employment' venture.II. No. It will dampen their urge to do something to earn their Livelihood and thus promote idleness among the unemployed youth.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement:Should all the practicing doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost ?Arguments:I. No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing ?II. Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate , unethical medical practices.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should the Centre consult the government of a state before deploying the army in its territory for the maintenance of law and order?Arguments: I. Yes, if the state government is taken into confidence, the purpose of deploying the army will be more meaningful. II. No, the Centre occupies position above the states and enjoys more power than the states.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement:Should there be more than one High Courts in each state in India ?Arguments:I. No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers' money.II. Yes. This will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statment Are nuclear families better than joint families ? Argument I. No joint familes enssure security aand aalsso reduce the burden of work. II. Yes Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.

i neither I nor II is strong aand

Statement : Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states ?Argument : I. No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country.II. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement : Should India engage into a dialogue with neighboring countries to stop cross border tension ?Argument: I. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives. II. No. Neighboring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India ? Argument: I. No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run. II. No. It is against the principle of equality. Does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens?

if either I or II is strong and

Statement: Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned ? Arguments: I. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female feticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance. II. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest nor term deposits of varying durations in banks ?Arguments: I. No, People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks.II Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should all refugees, who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland ? Arguments: I. Yes, they leave their colonies and occupy a lot of land. II. No. they leave their homes because of hanger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should the oil companies be allowed to fix the price of petroleum products depending on market conditions? Arguments: I. Yes. This is the only way to make the oil companies commercially viable. II. No. This will put additional burden on the retail prices of essential commodities and will cause a lot of hardships to the masses.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central government ? Arguments: I. No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed. II. 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.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should non - non vegetarian food be totally banned in our country ? Arguments: I. Yes. It is expensive and therefor it is beyond the means of most people in our country. II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should Indian 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.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces ? Arguments: I. No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden. II. Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a longer time.

if neither I nor II is strong and

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.

if neithe I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should those who receive dowry, despite the low prohibiting, be punished? Arguments: I. Yes. Those who violate the law, must be punished. II. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector ? Arguments: I. No. the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such project. II. Yes.Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should our country extend generous behavior and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbors ? Arguments: I. Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend. II. No. our generous behavior and goodwill be considered as our weakness.

if neither I nor II is strong and

Statement: Should judiciary be independent of the executive ? Arguments: I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive. II. No. the executive would not be able to take bold measures.

if neither I nor II is strong and

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51.	Statement: Should the Indian Railways be corporatised? Arguments: I. Yes, the move will make it an autonomous entity, which will bring in enormous changes like quick decision-making . II. No, it is futile unless we put an end to the handling of archaic rules in the appointment of favourites to the top positions.
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

52.	Statement: Should the educated unemployed youth be paid "unemployment allowance" by the Government ? Arguments: I. Yes. It will provide them some monetary help to either seek employment or to kickstart some 'self -employment' venture. II. No. It will dampen their urge to do something to earn their Livelihood and thus promote idleness among the unemployed youth.
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

53.	Statement: Should India make it compulsory to sterilise every woman going for second delivery? Arguments: I. Yes, this is the only way to reduce the growth rate of population at faster pace. II. No, it will be a cruel act against nature.
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

54.	Statement: Should all the practicing doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost ? Arguments: I. No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing ? II. Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate , unethical medical practices.
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

55.	Statement: Should the Centre consult the government of a state before deploying the army in its territory for the maintenance of law and order? Arguments: I. Yes, if the state government is taken into confidence, the purpose of deploying the army will be more meaningful. II. No, the Centre occupies position above the states and enjoys more power than the states.
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

56.	Statement: Should there be more than one High Courts in each state in India ? Arguments: I. No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers' money. II. Yes. This will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time.
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

57.	Statement: Should funds for social justice and empowerment be released to the NGOs by Central government if state machinery fails to make requisition to the ministry concerned of the Central government? Arguments: I. Yes, Various NGOs have a strong base among the people and experience of utilising funds issued by the Central government though the state government. II. No, the ministry will not be able to ascertain the works of the NGOs and will face practical problems.
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

58.	Statment Are nuclear families better than joint families ? Argument I. No joint familes enssure security aand aalsso reduce the burden of work. II. Yes Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	i only argument II are strong
C.	if either I or II is strong
D.	i neither I nor II is strong aand
E.	if both II are strong
Answer» F.

Discussion

59.	Statement: Should the sole evidence of a rape victim be supposed enough to prove the guilt? Arguments: I. Yes, rape is a heinous offence. II. No, the move will increase the chances of conviction of innocent persons.
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

60.	Statement : Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states ? Argument : I. No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country. II. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.
A.	if only argument is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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 are strong

Discussion

61.	Statement: Should Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes candidates who have failed to secure the qualifying marks of 40 per cent in the MBBS examination be selected for reserved seats in medicine? Arguments: I. Yes, reserved seats of the categories must be filled with the students of the respective categories to fulfil the constitutional norms. II. No, this will harm the purpose of qualifying marks.
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

62.	Statement: Should Indian restart bus service between India and the neighboring country, which is supposed to be the epicenter of cross- border terrorism in Indian ? Arguments: I. Yes, it will increase the scope of getting better health services, quality products, and doing good business, besides easing tension between the two countries, and give impetus to mutual harmony. II. No, it will be used for smuggling of fake currency, spurious drugs, sophisticated arms etc.
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

63.	Statement : Should India engage into a dialogue with neighboring countries to stop cross border tension ? Argument: I. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives. II. No. Neighboring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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 are strong

Discussion

64.	Statement: Should National Human Rights commission be armed with penal powers? Arguments: I. Yes, it is the only way to restrict the violation of human rights which is increasing at a fast pace. II. No, if this happens people will prefer to keep distance from human rights activists and will not cooperate with them because of the fear of red-tapism of 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
E.	if both I and II are strong
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong

Discussion

65.	Statement: Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India ? Argument: I. No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run. II. No. It is against the principle of equality. Does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens?
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are strong
C.	if either I or II is strong and
D.	if both I and II are strong.
E.	if both I and II are strong.
Answer» F.

Discussion

66.	Statement: Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned ? Arguments: I. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female feticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance. II. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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 are strong

Discussion

67.	Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest nor term deposits of varying durations in banks ? Arguments: I. No, People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks. II Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.
A.	if only arhument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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 are strong

Discussion

68.	Statement: Should all refugees, who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland ? Arguments: I. Yes, they leave their colonies and occupy a lot of land. II. No. they leave their homes because of hanger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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

69.	Statement: Should cricket be made a national game for India, replacing hockey? Arguments: I. Yes, our performance in hockey, both at national and international levels, is very dismal in comparison with cricket. II. Yes, recognition of cricket and cricket players is more than hockey and hockey players.
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

70.	Statement Should the major part of school examinations be made objective type? Arguments I. No, objective type examination does not test students ability to express. II. Yes, this is the best method of assessing one's ability and knowledge.
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

71.	Statement: Should the oil companies be allowed to fix the price of petroleum products depending on market conditions? Arguments: I. Yes. This is the only way to make the oil companies commercially viable. II. No. This will put additional burden on the retail prices of essential commodities and will cause a lot of hardships to the masses.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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

72.	Statement: Should fishery be banned during monsoon season? Argument: I. Yes, it is the time when fishes reproduce. II. No, the move will increase the prices of fishes enormously.
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

73.	Statement: Should there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central government ? Arguments: I. No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed. II. 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.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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

74.	Statement Should all the factories in the cities be shifted to the outskirts, far away from the main city? Arguments I. Yes, this is an essential Step for controlling pollution in the city. II. No, such a Step will lead to lot of inconvenience to the employees of the factories and their families as well.
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

75.	Statement: Should doctors and engineers be banned from civil services examination ? Arguments: I. No, banning engineers and medicos from joining civil services means denying the best talent in the land to work for the welfare of the society. II. Yes, taxpayers money is being used to finance the studies of doctors and engineers, particularly in government institutes. The money spent on them goes down the drain once a medico or engineer shifts tracks to civil services.
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

76.	Statement Should the practice of rewarding high scores be stopped to handle frustration among the moderate scorers? Arguments I. No , it is necessary to motivate the high scorers and reward is one of the best way of motivating. II. Yes, too much appreciation for high scores affects the moderate students adversely at times leading to extreme situations.
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

77.	Statement: Should non - non vegetarian food be totally banned in our country ? Arguments: I. Yes. It is expensive and therefor it is beyond the means of most people in our country. II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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

78.	Statement: Should conditional access system (CAS) be put in place in India? Arguments: I. Yes, this will enable television viewers of India the freedom to access the channel of their choice and pay for only the ones selected. II. No, the system negates the basic requirements such as the rights and obligations of broadcasters, cable operators and consumers. Besides, instead of offering a real choice to consumers at reasonable costs, the system promotes commercial interests of broadcasters or set-top manufacturers.
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

79.	Statement: Should Indian 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.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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 are strong

Discussion

80.	Statement Should there be a total ban on use of plastic bags? Arguments I. No, instead the thickness of plastic bags, which can be used without much damage to the environment, should be specified. II. Yes, use of plastic bags causes various problem like water pollution and water logging and hence, it is necessary to ban 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» F.

Discussion

81.	Statement : Should there be reservation for the very poor among the upper castes? Arguments: I. Yes, the purpose of reservation is to uplift the standard of the life of the weaker section of the people, which includes the very poor among the upper castes also. II. No, the move will divide people of upper castes and will harm age-old social structure too.
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

82.	Statement Should English be the medium of instruction for higher education in India? Arguments I. Yes, even in advanced countries like UK and USA, the medium of instruction is English for higher education? II. Yes, English is much widely spoken language in the world today.
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 i s strong
E.	if both I and II are strong
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong

Discussion

83.	Statement: Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces ? Arguments: I. No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden. II. Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a longer time.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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 are strong

Discussion

84.	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.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are strong
C.	if either I or II is strong
D.	if neithe I nor II is strong and
E.	if both I and II are strong.
Answer» F.

Discussion

85.	Statement Should religion be taught in our schools? Arguments I. No, ours is secular state. II. Yes, teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.
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

86.	Statement: Should those who receive dowry, despite the low prohibiting, be punished? Arguments: I. Yes. Those who violate the law, must be punished. II. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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 are strong

Discussion

87.	Statement Will the cauveri river water dispute be settled down at last? Arguments I. Yes the politicians of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will come to some satisfactory political settlement. II. No, both the states have their own interests, hence the dispute will be prolonged.
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

88.	Statement: Should foreign collaborations in higher education be allowed without proper scrutiny? Arguments: I. No, no association should be allowed without proper scrutiny because sometimes these collaboration turn out to be frauds. There are cases where the association promises job securities and other facilities for students but which, in reality, are nothing but a shame. II. No, our country is already facing the problem of 'brain drain'. Many foreign universities and institutes lure talented and hardworking students to join their courses which subsequently leads to 'brain drain' as they promise jobs in foreign countries.
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

89.	Statement Does president rule in state improve law ans order in the disturbed areas? Arguments I. Yes, the Chief Minister does not know how to cope with the deteriorating conditions of law and order. II. President rule is better then rule by State Government.
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

90.	Statement: Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector ? Arguments: I. No. the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such project. II. Yes.Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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

91.	Statement: Should HIV+ kids be facilitated with 'in-house school ' instead of allowing to continue 'outside school'? Arguments: I. Yes, this preventive step will ease the tension of majority of parents who send their wards to 'outside schools'? II. No, 'in-house school' facility will isolate the children from the outside world; the move will harm the basic purpose of education and do the children more harm than good.
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

92.	Statement: Should our country extend generous behavior and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbors ? Arguments: I. Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend. II. No. our generous behavior and goodwill be considered as our weakness.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are 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

93.	Statement Can the young enjoy the old movies? Arguments I. Yes, the movies of these days have no proper story. II. No, the old movies lack the glamour and fastness of modern movies.
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

94.	Statement: Should creation of infrastructure for sports be emphasised in India? Arguments: I. No, it will be futile to invest money because our sportsperson always dishearten our people and fail to show their miracles on the international arena on several occasions. II. Yes, despite being a country 100 crores, our performance in sports in international arena is very dismal; we are in dire need to foster new sports culture.
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

95.	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 either I nor II is strong
D.	if both I and II are strong
Answer» E.

Discussion

96.	Statement Should small states be formed out of bigger states in India? Arguments I. Yes, there will be greater administrative convenience. II. No, it will jeopardize the national integration.
A.	if only Argument I is strong
B.	if only Argument II is strong
C.	if either I nor II is strong
D.	if both I and II are strong
Answer» E.

Discussion

97.	Statement: Should judiciary be independent of the executive ? Arguments: I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive. II. No. the executive would not be able to take bold measures.
A.	if only argument I is strong
B.	if only argument II are strong
C.	if either I or II is 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 are strong

Discussion

98.	Statement should there be a ban on product advertisements? Arguments I . No, it is an age of advertising. unless your advertisement is better than that of your other competitors, the products will not be sold. II. Yes , the money spent on advertising is very huge and it inflates the cost of the product.
A.	if only Argument I is strong
B.	if only Argument II is strong
C.	if either I nor II is strong
D.	if both I and II are strong
Answer» E.

Discussion

99.	Statement Should school education be made free in India? Arguments I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy. II. No, it will add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.
A.	if only Argument I is strong
B.	if only Argument II is strong
C.	if either I nor II is strong
D.	if both I and II are strong
Answer» C. if either I nor II is strong

Discussion

100.	Statement Should there be complete ban on manufacture of fire crackers in India? Arguments I. No this will render thousands of workers jobless. II. Yes, the fire cracker manufactures use child labour to a large extent.
A.	if only Argument I is strong
B.	if only Argument II is strong
C.	if either I nor II is strong
D.	if both I and II are strong
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Reasoning.

Statement:
Should India make it compulsory to sterilise every woman going for second delivery?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to reduce the growth rate of population at faster pace.
II. No, it will be a cruel act against nature.

Statement:
Should there be more than one High Courts in each state in India ?
Arguments:
I. No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers' money.
II. Yes. This will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time.

Statment
Are nuclear families better than joint families ?
Argument
I. No joint familes enssure security aand aalsso reduce the burden of work.
II. Yes Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.

Statement:
Should the sole evidence of a rape victim be supposed enough to prove the guilt?
Arguments:
I. Yes, rape is a heinous offence.
II. No, the move will increase the chances of conviction of innocent persons.

Statement :
Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states ?
Argument :
I. No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country.
II. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.

Statement:
Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female feticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance.
II. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.

Statement
Should the major part of school examinations be made objective type?
Arguments
I. No, objective type examination does not test students ability to express.
II. Yes, this is the best method of assessing one's ability and knowledge.

Statement:
Should fishery be banned during monsoon season?
Argument:
I. Yes, it is the time when fishes reproduce.
II. No, the move will increase the prices of fishes enormously.

Statement:
Should non - non vegetarian food be totally banned in our country ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is expensive and therefor it is beyond the means of most people in our country.
II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.

Statement:
Should Indian 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.

Statement
Should English be the medium of instruction for higher education in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, even in advanced countries like UK and USA, the medium of instruction is English for higher education?
II. Yes, English is much widely spoken language in the world today.

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.

Statement
Should religion be taught in our schools?
Arguments
I. No, ours is secular state.
II. Yes, teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.

Statement:
Should those who receive dowry, despite the low prohibiting, be punished?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Those who violate the law, must be punished.
II. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.

Statement
Will the cauveri river water dispute be settled down at last?
Arguments
I. Yes the politicians of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will come to some satisfactory political settlement.
II. No, both the states have their own interests, hence the dispute will be prolonged.

Statement
Does president rule in state improve law ans order in the disturbed areas?
Arguments
I. Yes, the Chief Minister does not know how to cope with the deteriorating conditions of law and order.
II. President rule is better then rule by State Government.

Statement:
Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector ?
Arguments:
I. No. the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such project.
II. Yes.Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.

Statement:
Should our country extend generous behavior and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbors ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend.
II. No. our generous behavior and goodwill be considered as our weakness.

Statement
Can the young enjoy the old movies?
Arguments
I. Yes, the movies of these days have no proper story.
II. No, the old movies lack the glamour and fastness of modern movies.

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.

Statement
Should small states be formed out of bigger states in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, there will be greater administrative convenience.
II. No, it will jeopardize the national integration.

Statement:
Should judiciary be independent of the executive ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.
II. No. the executive would not be able to take bold measures.

Statement
Should school education be made free in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
II. No, it will add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

Statement
Should there be complete ban on manufacture of fire crackers in India?
Arguments
I. No this will render thousands of workers jobless.
II. Yes, the fire cracker manufactures use child labour to a large extent.

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Reasoning.

Statement: Should India make it compulsory to sterilise every woman going for second delivery?Arguments: I. Yes, this is the only way to reduce the growth rate of population at faster pace.II. No, it will be a cruel act against nature.

Statement:Should there be more than one High Courts in each state in India ?Arguments:I. No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers' money.II. Yes. This will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time.

Statment Are nuclear families better than joint families ? Argument I. No joint familes enssure security aand aalsso reduce the burden of work. II. Yes Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.

Statement: Should the sole evidence of a rape victim be supposed enough to prove the guilt?Arguments: I. Yes, rape is a heinous offence.II. No, the move will increase the chances of conviction of innocent persons.

Statement : Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states ?Argument : I. No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country.II. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.

Statement: Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned ? Arguments: I. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female feticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance. II. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.

StatementShould the major part of school examinations be made objective type?ArgumentsI. No, objective type examination does not test students ability to express.II. Yes, this is the best method of assessing one's ability and knowledge.

Statement: Should fishery be banned during monsoon season?Argument: I. Yes, it is the time when fishes reproduce.II. No, the move will increase the prices of fishes enormously.

Statement: Should non - non vegetarian food be totally banned in our country ? Arguments: I. Yes. It is expensive and therefor it is beyond the means of most people in our country. II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.

Statement: Should Indian 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.

StatementShould English be the medium of instruction for higher education in India?ArgumentsI. Yes, even in advanced countries like UK and USA, the medium of instruction is English for higher education?II. Yes, English is much widely spoken language in the world today.

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.

StatementShould religion be taught in our schools?ArgumentsI. No, ours is secular state.II. Yes, teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.

Statement: Should those who receive dowry, despite the low prohibiting, be punished? Arguments: I. Yes. Those who violate the law, must be punished. II. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.

StatementWill the cauveri river water dispute be settled down at last?ArgumentsI. Yes the politicians of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will come to some satisfactory political settlement.II. No, both the states have their own interests, hence the dispute will be prolonged.

StatementDoes president rule in state improve law ans order in the disturbed areas?ArgumentsI. Yes, the Chief Minister does not know how to cope with the deteriorating conditions of law and order.II. President rule is better then rule by State Government.

Statement: Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector ? Arguments: I. No. the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such project. II. Yes.Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.

Statement: Should our country extend generous behavior and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbors ? Arguments: I. Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend. II. No. our generous behavior and goodwill be considered as our weakness.

StatementCan the young enjoy the old movies? ArgumentsI. Yes, the movies of these days have no proper story.II. No, the old movies lack the glamour and fastness of modern movies.

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.

Statement Should small states be formed out of bigger states in India?Arguments I. Yes, there will be greater administrative convenience.II. No, it will jeopardize the national integration.

Statement: Should judiciary be independent of the executive ? Arguments: I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive. II. No. the executive would not be able to take bold measures.

Statement Should school education be made free in India?Arguments I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy.II. No, it will add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

Statement Should there be complete ban on manufacture of fire crackers in India? Arguments I. No this will render thousands of workers jobless.II. Yes, the fire cracker manufactures use child labour to a large extent.

Statement:
Should India make it compulsory to sterilise every woman going for second delivery?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to reduce the growth rate of population at faster pace.
II. No, it will be a cruel act against nature.

Statement:
Should there be more than one High Courts in each state in India ?
Arguments:
I. No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers' money.
II. Yes. This will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time.

Statment
Are nuclear families better than joint families ?
Argument
I. No joint familes enssure security aand aalsso reduce the burden of work.
II. Yes Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.

Statement:
Should the sole evidence of a rape victim be supposed enough to prove the guilt?
Arguments:
I. Yes, rape is a heinous offence.
II. No, the move will increase the chances of conviction of innocent persons.

Statement :
Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states ?
Argument :
I. No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country.
II. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.

Statement:
Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female feticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance.
II. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.

Statement
Should the major part of school examinations be made objective type?
Arguments
I. No, objective type examination does not test students ability to express.
II. Yes, this is the best method of assessing one's ability and knowledge.

Statement:
Should fishery be banned during monsoon season?
Argument:
I. Yes, it is the time when fishes reproduce.
II. No, the move will increase the prices of fishes enormously.

Statement:
Should non - non vegetarian food be totally banned in our country ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is expensive and therefor it is beyond the means of most people in our country.
II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.

Statement:
Should Indian 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.

Statement
Should English be the medium of instruction for higher education in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, even in advanced countries like UK and USA, the medium of instruction is English for higher education?
II. Yes, English is much widely spoken language in the world today.

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.

Statement
Should religion be taught in our schools?
Arguments
I. No, ours is secular state.
II. Yes, teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.

Statement:
Should those who receive dowry, despite the low prohibiting, be punished?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Those who violate the law, must be punished.
II. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.

Statement
Will the cauveri river water dispute be settled down at last?
Arguments
I. Yes the politicians of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will come to some satisfactory political settlement.
II. No, both the states have their own interests, hence the dispute will be prolonged.

Statement
Does president rule in state improve law ans order in the disturbed areas?
Arguments
I. Yes, the Chief Minister does not know how to cope with the deteriorating conditions of law and order.
II. President rule is better then rule by State Government.

Statement:
Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector ?
Arguments:
I. No. the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such project.
II. Yes.Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.

Statement:
Should our country extend generous behavior and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbors ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend.
II. No. our generous behavior and goodwill be considered as our weakness.

Statement
Can the young enjoy the old movies?
Arguments
I. Yes, the movies of these days have no proper story.
II. No, the old movies lack the glamour and fastness of modern movies.

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.

Statement
Should small states be formed out of bigger states in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, there will be greater administrative convenience.
II. No, it will jeopardize the national integration.

Statement:
Should judiciary be independent of the executive ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.
II. No. the executive would not be able to take bold measures.

Statement
Should school education be made free in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
II. No, it will add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

Statement
Should there be complete ban on manufacture of fire crackers in India?
Arguments
I. No this will render thousands of workers jobless.
II. Yes, the fire cracker manufactures use child labour to a large extent.