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101.

Statement
Should adulteration in food staff be considered serious crime.
Arguments
I. Yes, the stuff may cause ill health and sometimes result in the death of the poor victims.
II. No, the thing that are mixed with food stuff are not really poisonous.

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
102.

Statement
Should luxury hotels be banned in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, these are places from where international criminals operate.
II. No, affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.

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
103.

Statement:
Should non- operational airports in India be closed down ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, a lot of money goes in vain in order to maintain these airports.
II. No, what will those people involved in the maintenance of these airports do?

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
104.

Statement:
Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. the victims must be saved at all cost.
II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister 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» F.
Discussion
105.

Statement:
Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. They must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honors, facilities and all.
II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister 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
106.

Statement:
Should higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the expenditure?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Higher education is very costly, hence it should not be given free.
II. No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they should be given higher education.

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
107.

Statement:
Should the tuition fees in all postgraduate courses be hiked considerably?
Arguments:
I. Yes, This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.
II. No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.

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
108.

Statement
Should private sector be permitted to operate telephone services?
Arguments
I. Yes, they are operating in advanced western countries.
II. No, it is risky to put them in private hands.

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
109.

Statement
Should political parties be banned?
Arguments
I. Yes, it is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
II. No, it will lead to an end of democracy.

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
110.

Statement
Should coal engines be replaced by electric engines in trains?
Arguments
I. Yes, coal engines cause a lot of pollution.
II. No, India does not produce enough electricity to fulfil even the domestic needs.

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
111.

Statement
Do discussions lead to solutions of disputes?
Arguments
I. Yes, all the pros and cons are weighted in their proper perspectives and the right solutions is reached.
II. No, no one is really convinced.

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
112.

Statement
Should the examination bodies for all university examinations permit the use of calculators ?
Arguments
I. No, it is necessary for the students to know the method of manual calculation to make their concepts clear.
II. Yes, manual calculations are no more required with extensive use of computers in all fields.

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» D. if neither I nor II is strong
Discussion
113.

Statement:
Should sale and purchase of human organs be made legal in India ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, in many countries sale and purchase of human organs is not considered illegal.
II. No, this will open the floodgates for the sale of human organs.

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
Answer» E.
Discussion
114.

Statement
Should India immediately stop digging coal from its mines ?
Arguments
I. Yes the present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate.
II. No, we do not have alternate energy resources in sufficient quantity.
III. No this will put millions of people at a disadvantage and their lives will get adversely and also the industry.

A. I and II are strong
B. II and III are strong
C. I and III are strong
D. All are strong
Answer» C. I and III are strong
Discussion
115.

Statement
Do Scientists believe in religions?
Argument
I. Yes,because Science as a profession does not come in the way of faith.
II. No, because religions and Science don't go together.

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
Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong
Discussion
116.

Statement
Should India support all the international policies of USA?
Argument
I. No, many other powerful countries don't support the same.
II. Yes, this is the only way to gain USA development funds.

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
Answer» E.
Discussion
117.

Statement
Is death perfect cure to the physical sufferings?
Argument
I. Yes,when nothing is left,how can there be ailment.
II. No,deep physical suffering reach the spirit and must be continuing in same intensity after death.

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
Answer» E.
Discussion
118.

Statement
Are the fabulous prices demanded by the art dealers for the originals paintings of old masters justified?
Argument
I. Yes, those are unattainable antique pieces of art hence, the price for the collection of art is justified.
II. No,modern painter can paint as well, if not better then them and for much less price.

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
Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong
Discussion
119.

Statement
Does synonym mean exactly the same?
Argument
I. Yes, a rich language has many words for same expression.
II. No,,each so called synonym is different from other word and if used in its place, it changes the meaning slightly.

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
Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong
Discussion
120.

Statement
Is murder better then committing suicide?
Argument
I. Yes, getting those who are responsible for problem .out of way, is better than sacrificing.
II. No, taking somebody's life or one's own life can never be right and there is always a third course to be taken.

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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
121.

Statement:
Should evidence of witnesses staying in foreign countries recorded by trial courts through video conferencing be legalized?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will reduce the problem of witnesses regarding unnecessary traveling.
II. No, a system initiated by our forefathers must not be changed at all.

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
122.

Statement
Are nuclear families better than joint families?
Argument
I. No, joints families ensure greater security.
II. Yes, nuclear families ensure greater 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 both I and II are strong
Answer» E.
Discussion
123.

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 loss in the long run.
II. No, it is against the principle of quality. Does government not owe its responsibility to all its citizens?

A. if only Argument I is strong
B. if only Argument II is strong
C. if either I or II is strong
D. if both I and II are strong
Answer» E.
Discussion
124.

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 one way to make the oil companies commercially viable.
II. No, this will put additional burden on the retail price of essential commodities and will cause a lot of hardship to the masses.

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» C. if neither I nor II is strong
Discussion
125.

Statement
Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?
Argument
I. Yes, it is expensive and therefore,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 is strong
C. if either I or II is strong
D. if neither I nor II is strong
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
126.

Statement
Should India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?
Argument
I. Yes, India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.
II. No, let us first solve problem of our own people like poverty and malnutrition.

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
Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong
Discussion
127.

Statement
Should foreign films be banned in India?
Argument
I. Yes, they depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.
II. No, foreign films are of a high artistic standard.

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
Answer» E.
Discussion
128.

Statement
Should all practicing doctors be brought under government control so that they get salary from the government and treat patients free of cost ?
Argument
I. No, how can any country do such an undemocratic thing?
II. Yes,despite many problems,it will certainly help to 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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
129.

Statement
Should children be prevented completely from watching the television ?
Arguments
I. No, we get vital information regarding education through television.
II. Yes, it hampers the study of children.

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» B. if only Arguments II is strong
Discussion
130.

Statement
Should there be only a uniform rate of income tax irrespective of the level of income?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will substantially reduce the work of the officials of the income tax department.
II. No, this will reduce government tax collection to a large extent.

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
Answer» C. if either I or II is strong
Discussion
131.

Illustration 1.
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 or nor II is strong
D. If both I and II are strong
Answer» E.
Discussion
132.

Illustration 2.
Statement
Should there be only one entrance test for all the medical colleges both government and private in India?
Arguments
I. No, each colleges has unique requirements and decisions on admission should be left to the concerned colleges.
II. yes this will bring in uniformity in the standard of students at the time of admission and will reduce multiplicity.

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» C. If either I or nor II is strong
Discussion
133.

Statement
should there be only one rate of interest for term deposit of varying duration in banks?
Arguments
I. No,people will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity of the 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 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
Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong
Discussion
134.

Statement
Should the women be advised not to travel alone at night in view of the increasing incidences of rape and sexual abuse ?
Arguments
I. No, instead the government should take measures to control such incidences.
II. Yes, it is difficult even for the police department to control such cases.

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
135.

Statement
Are the fabulous prices demanded by the art dealers for the original painting of old masters justified ?
Arguments
I. Yes, those are unattainable antique pieces of art, hence, worth their price for the collectors of art.
II. No, modern painters can paint as well, if not better than them and for much less price.

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» B. if only Arguments II is strong
Discussion
136.

Statement
Should age of retirement be brought down ?
Arguments
I. Yes, such a decision on the part of the Government would open new job opportunities to youngsters.
II. No, people often marry late and their children do not get settled early.

A. if only Arguments I is strong
B. if only Arguments II is strong
C. if either I or II is strong
D. if both I and II are strong
Answer» E.
Discussion
137.

Statement
Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfill its energy requirement ?
Arguments
I. Yes, most of the energy sources used at present are exhaustible.
II. No, harness solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.

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» B. if only Arguments II is strong
Discussion
138.

Statement
Should the sale of tobacco products be restricted to only a few outlets in each city/town ?
Arguments
I. Yes this will substantially reduce consumption of tobacco products.
II. No, those who want to purchase tobacco products should get them at convenient locations.

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» B. if only Arguments II is strong
Discussion
139.

Statement
Should we impart sex education in schools ?
Arguments
I. Yes, all the progressive nations do so.
II. No, we cannot impart it in a coeducational school.

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
140.

Statement
Should there be a ceiling on the salary of top executives of multinational in our country ?
Arguments
I. Yes, otherwise it would lead to unhealthy competition and comparison and our own industry would not be able to withstand that.
II. No, with the advent of liberalization of economy, any such move would be counter-productive. Once, the economy picks up, this disparity will be reduced.

A. if only Arguments I is strong
B. if only Arguments II is strong
C. if either I or II is strong
D. if both I and II are strong
Answer» E.
Discussion
141.

Statement
Should the sex determination during pregnancy be completely banned?
Argument
I. Yes, this leads to discriminate female infanticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance ?
II. No, people have the right to knows about their unborn child.

A. if only Argument I is strong
B. if only Argument II is strong
C. if either I or II is strong
D. if both I and II are strong
Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong
Discussion
142.

Statement
Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?
Argument
I. Yes, this may affects the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
II. No, such polls are conducted all over the world.

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
Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong
Discussion
143.

Statement
Should the vehicles older than 15 yr be barred in metros in India?
Argument
I. Yes, this is a significant step to lower the pollution level in metros.
II. No, it will be very difficult for vehicle owners to shift to other parts of 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
Answer» B. if only Argument II is strong
Discussion
144.

Statement
should the organization like the UNO be abolished?
Arguments
I. The cold war is going to an end so there in no role of such organizations.
II. No, in the absence of these organization there will be a world war?

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
145.

Statement
Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country ?
Arguments
I. Yes, it is expensive and therefore, 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 is strong
C. if either I nor II is strong
D. if neither I nor II is strong
Answer» C. if either I nor II is strong
Discussion
146.

Statement
Should public holiday be declared on demise of important national leaders ?
Arguments
I. No, such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.
II. Yes, people would like to play their homage to the departed soul.

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» B. if only Arguments II is strong
Discussion
147.

Statement
Should graduation be made minimum educational qualification for entry level jobs in any public sector organization ?
Arguments
I. Yes, graduates always perform better than non- graduate by virtue of their higher level of education.
II. No, there are quite a few people who cannot afford to remain unemployed till the completion of graduation and are capable of performing equally as well as graduate candidates.

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
148.

Statement
Should there be only two political parties in India ?
Arguments
I. Yes, in may developed countries there are only two political parties.
II. No, India electorate is not mature to select between only two political parties.

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
149.

Statement:
Should religious leave given to Central employees be reduced in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, religious leave has a lion's share in the total leave (more than 150 days) given to the age -old problem of huge pending work of Central employees.
II. No, India is a secular 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
E. if both I and II are strong
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong
Discussion
150.

Statement
Should the sale of all the toys made in china be banned in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, these are very cheap and hence, will put the local toy manufactured out of the business.
II. No Indian toys are of much better quality and their sale will be affected.

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» D. if both I and II are strong
Discussion