Statement:Should Kite-flying be banned in all metropolitan cities?I. Yes, in a recent survey conducted by an authentic organisation, in all metropolitan cities Kite-flying is one of the major causes of road accidents.II. Yes, in Chennai it has been banned recently.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement Should all those students who failed in one or two subjects in Hsc be allowed to take admission in degree courses and continue their study, subject to their successfully passing in the supplementary examination?ArgumentsI. Yes, this will help the students to complete their education without a break of one year.II. Yes, this is a forward looking strategy to help the students and motivate them for higher studies.III. No, such students do not choose to continue their studies without having passed in all the subjects in HSC.

Either II or III and I are strong

Not only do major diseases afflict the elderly in particular of which there are more they are generally very expensive diseases to meet . Which of the following options, if true, most strengthens this statements ?

Studies revel that 60% of elderly people suffer from attack

A dentist's major income comes from fixing artificial teeth for elderly patients

Insurance companies do not cover Parkinson's disease because of the expenses involved

Private nursinghomes have reported that cancer accounts for 50% of prolonged hospitalisation of the elderly

Statement:Three million tonnes of foodgrains vanished from the Food Corporation of India granaries. Should the officials of the FCL explain it to the people? Arguments:I. No. Such losses are a routine matter and therefore do not beg an explanation.II. Yes. Bungling on such a large scale by publicofficials cannot be condoned; after all it is the people's loss.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement:Have the economic reforms proved effective?Arguments:I. Yes. There has been a tremendous improvement in the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate.II. No. The progress that has been made is due to the bounty of the monsoons.

If neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement:Should firms give priority to getting new clients?Arguments:I. Yes. They offer the potential for additional future revenues.II. No. This would hamper the service being provided to old clients.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement:Should India be ruled by a coalition of regional parties?Arguments:I. Yes. This would give the states more say in the government and hence put an end to secessionist tendencies.II. No. A coalition government will he unstable and ever in crisis.

If neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement:Should tobacco production be banned in the country? Arguments:I. Yes. Its consumption in any from is injurious to health.II. No. It brings money to the farmers.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement: Should India adopt open ballot system for election in Upper House?Arguments: I. Yes, it would lessen the problem of cross-voting as well as the problem of money power. II. No, this would increase the number of cases regarding anti-defection.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement: Should India curb the number of economists it produces?Arguments: I. Yes, the more the economists, the lesser the economic growth.II. No, theory encourages practice.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement: Should marketing surveys be stopped?Arguments: I. Yes, fake surveys are conducted by ground -level workers.II. No, it is the day of the consumer.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement: Should post-poll alliances be allowed?Arguments: I. Yes, it is the only way out way out of a hung parliament.II. No, it is a fraud upon voters who have voted them as opposed groups.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement: Should the government invest in infrastructure?Arguments: I. Yes, it is the backbone of the economy.II. No, it would be assuming too big a role.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement: Should children be prevented completely form using the Internet?Arguments : I. No. Internet is a medium of education where children get education with entertainment. II. Yes. There are some sites available on Internet which show porno film or programmes etc, which affect the child's mind to a great extent; recent surveys have revealed most of the users of these sites are children.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement: Should police pickets on road be not allowed to check luggages of travellers by stopping buses?Arguments: I. Yes. The move causes great inconvenience to travellers and contributes to some extent in causing traffic jams.II. No. The move will curtail the right of the police.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

Statement:Should there be a strict action against those who uses ancient rocks for advertisement purposes?Arguments:I. No. The cheapest and most cost-effective mode of advertisement must not be banned.II. Yes. It is necessary to conserve our heritage sites at any cost.

if neither I nor II is strong; and

359 + Mcqs in Statement and Argument Page 5 McqOptions

201.	Statement: Should all eve-teasing offences be made non-bailable?Arguments: I. No. This will create disappointment among eve-teasers.II. Yes. This is the need of the hour.
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

202.	Statement:Should Kite-flying be banned in all metropolitan cities?I. Yes, in a recent survey conducted by an authentic organisation, in all metropolitan cities Kite-flying is one of the major causes of road accidents.II. Yes, in Chennai it has been banned recently.
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

203.	Statement: Should hallmarking of gold be made compulsory in India?Arguments: I. Yes, this is would not only protect consumer interest, but also give more credibility to the manufactures in the international jewellery market.II. No, hallmarking would damage the product and it will further decrease its utility.
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

204.	Statement: Should Indian government allow the neighboring country X to dump huge quantities of vansapati ghee into Indian at a price which is cheaper than market price?Arguments: I. No, it is a violation of the fundamental right of the farmer to grow crops and of that of the industry to operate with a level playing field.II. Yes, it is essential for Indian to provide shelter to all the industries of X at all costs because it is a neighboring 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

205.	Statement: Should all the students be given fee all-route railway passes?Arguments: I. Yes, if we want real prosperity of nation, we really need so.II. No, we should not indulge in any plan to mar the life of 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
E.	if both I and II are strong
Answer» E. if both I and II are strong

Discussion

206.	Statement: Should state police or central police be banned form firing indiscriminately on the rampant mob in a trouble-torn area?Arguments: I. Yes, humans should always be treated in a humanitarian way.II. No, this is the only way to restrict the rampant mob from indulging in illegal activities.
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

207.	StatementsShould the public sector undertakings be allowed to adopt hire and fire policy?ArgumentsI. Yes, this will help the public sector undertakings to get rid of non-performing employees and reward the performing employees.II. No, this will give an unjust handle to the management and they many use it indiscriminately.III. Yes, this will help increase the level of efficiency of these organisation and these will become profitable establishments.
A.	None is strong
B.	I and II are strong
C.	II and III are strong
D.	I and III are strong
E.	All are strong
Answer» E. All are strong

Discussion

208.	Statement Should 'literacy' be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India?ArgumentsI.No, mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individual.II. Yes , illiteracy people are less likely to make politically wiser decisions of voting for a right candidate or party.III.No, voting is the constitutional right of every citizen.
A.	None is stong
B.	I and III are strong
C.	III is strong
D.	II and III are strong
E.	All are strong
Answer» F.

Discussion

209.	StatementShould all the indirect taxes in India be combined into a single tax on all commodities?ArgumentsI. Yes, this will considerably simplify the tax collection mechanism and the cost of collection tax will also reduce.II. Yes, the manufactures and traders will be benefited by this which in turn will be boost tax collections.III. No, no other country has adopted such system.
A.	None is strong
B.	I and III are strong
C.	Only II is strong
D.	II and III are strong
E.	None of thses
Answer» F.

Discussion

210.	Statement Should there be a common syllabus for all the subjects in graduate courses in all the universities across the country?Arguments I. Yes, this is the only way to spring in uniformity in the education system in the country.II. Yes, it will help standardise the quality of graduation certificates being given by different universities in the country.III. No, each university should have the autonomy to decide its syllabus based on the specific requirement of the university.
A.	None is strong
B.	Only I is strong
C.	Only II is strong
D.	I and II are strong
E.	II and III are strong
Answer» F.

Discussion

211.	StatementShould there be a complete ban on registration of new cars for a few months in the big cities in India?ArgumentsI. Yes, this will singnificantly reduce the number of cars on the already overcrowded roads of the big cities in India.II. Yes, the exisiting car owners will very happy as they will face less traffic snarls in peak hours.III. No, this is highly discriminatory against those whose decided to buy cars now ans hence should not be enforced.
A.	Only 1 is strong
B.	Only I and III are strong
C.	Only III is strong
D.	All are strong
E.	None of these
Answer» D. All are strong

Discussion

212.	StatementShould there be a complete ban on Indian professionals seeking jobs elsewhere after getting their education in India?Arguments I. Yes this is the only way to sustain present rate of technological development in India.II. No, the Indians settled abroad send huge amount of foreign exchange and this constitutes a significant part of foreign exchange reserve.III. No, the practical knowledge gained by Indians working in other countries help India to develop its economy.
A.	None is strong
B.	All are strong
C.	I and II are strong
D.	Only III is strong
E.	II and III are strong
Answer» B. All are strong

Discussion

213.	StatementShould the government ban export of all types of foodgrains for the next one year to tide over the unpredicted drought situation in the country?ArgumentsI. Yes, there is no other way to provide food to its citizen during the year.II. No, the government does not have its jurisdiction over private exporters for banning export.III. Yes, the Government should not allow the exporters to export foodgrains and procure all the foodgrains held by such exporters and make it available for home consumption.
A.	I and II are strong
B.	II and III are strong
C.	I and III are strong
D.	All are strong
E.	None of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

214.	Statement Should all those students who failed in one or two subjects in Hsc be allowed to take admission in degree courses and continue their study, subject to their successfully passing in the supplementary examination?ArgumentsI. Yes, this will help the students to complete their education without a break of one year.II. Yes, this is a forward looking strategy to help the students and motivate them for higher studies.III. No, such students do not choose to continue their studies without having passed in all the subjects in HSC.
A.	Only I is strong
B.	Only II is strong
C.	Only III is strong
D.	Either II or III and I are strong
E.	None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above

Discussion

215.	StatementShould all the students graduating in any discipline desirous of pursuing post-graduation of the subjects of their choice be allowed to enroll in the post- graduate courses?ArgumentsI. Yes, the students are the best judge of their capabilities and there should not be restriction for joining post-graduate courses.II. No, the students need to study relevant subjects in graduate courses to enroll in post -graduate courses and the students must fulfill such conditions.III. No, there are not enough institutes offering post- graduate courses which can accommodate all the graduates desirous of seeking post -graduate education of their own choice
A.	All are strong
B.	I and II are strong
C.	II and III are strong
D.	I and III are strong
E.	None of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

216.	StatementShould all the management institute in the country be brought under government control?ArgumentsI. No, the government does not have adequate resources to run such institutes effectively.II. No, each institute should be given freedom to function on its own.III. Yes, this will enable to have standarised education of all the students.IV. Yes, only then the quality of education would be improved.
A.	None of these
B.	I, II and III are strong
C.	I and II are strong
D.	All are strong
E.	Only III is strong
Answer» B. I, II and III are strong

Discussion

217.	Statement Should government service in rural areas atleast for two years after completion of graduation be made compulsory for the students of medicine.ArgumentsI. Yes, it is everyone's duty to serve the people in rural areas and contribute to their upliftment.II. No, it cannot be applied only to the medicine students, since anyways they are contributing during their studies and particularly in the period of internship.
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

218.	Statement Should the government impose restrictions as access to sensitive information to the journalists to avoid the media type?ArgumentsI. Yes, the media creates hype and published distorted information at times.II. No, journalists should have an access to all the information as media is the best source to expose the malfunction sin the society.III. Yes, at times is leads to harassment of those who are affected and alleged to be involved in the crisis.
A.	All I, II and III are strong
B.	I and II are strong
C.	II and III are storng
D.	Only II is strong
E.	None is strong
Answer» B. I and II are strong

Discussion

219.	StatementShould the Government introduce a system of obtaining bond from students for working in India before sanctioning education loan for higher studies?ArgumentsI. No,this is not a workable solution and will obstruct the development of young talent in the country.II. Yes, this is the only way to ensure use of the talent of our country for the development of the country and not only an individual.II. No, this step will be too harsh.
A.	Only I is strong
B.	Only II is strong
C.	Only I and II are strong
D.	None is strong
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Only II is strong

Discussion

220.	StatementShould there be only few banks in place of numerous smaller banks in India?ArgumentsI. Yes, This will help secure the investor's money as these big banks will be able to withstand intermittent market related shocks.II. No, A large number of people will lose their jobs as after the merger many employees will be redundant.III. Yes, This will help consolidate the entire banking industry and will lead to healthy competition.
A.	None is strong
B.	Only I and II are strong
C.	Only II and III are strong
D.	Only I and III are strong
E.	All are strong
Answer» B. Only I and II are strong

Discussion

221.	Not only do major diseases afflict the elderly in particular of which there are more they are generally very expensive diseases to meet . Which of the following options, if true, most strengthens this statements ?
A.	Studies revel that 60% of elderly people suffer from attack
B.	A dentist's major income comes from fixing artificial teeth for elderly patients
C.	Insurance companies do not cover Parkinson's disease because of the expenses involved
D.	Private nursinghomes have reported that cancer accounts for 50% of prolonged hospitalisation of the elderly
Answer» E.

Discussion

222.	StatementShould there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds?ArgumentsI. Yes, this will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds.II. No, this is the only way to increase production substantially.III. Yes, genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
A.	I and II are strong
B.	Only II is strong
C.	II and III are strong
D.	I and III are strong
E.	All are strong
Answer» E. All are strong

Discussion

223.	StatementShould admission to all professional courses be made on the basis of past academic performance rather than through entrance tests?ArgumentsI. Yes, it will be beneficial for those candidates who are unable to bear the expenses of entrance tests.II. Yes, many deserving candidates securing high marks in their qualifying academic examinations do not perform well on such entrance tests.III. No, the standard of examinations and assessment conducted by different boards and universities are not comparable and hence there is a need to conduct entrance tests to calibrate them on a common yardstick.
A.	I and II are strong
B.	II and III are strong
C.	I and III are strong
D.	III is strong
E.	All are strong
Answer» E. All are strong

Discussion

224.	Statement Should there be a total ban on tobacco products and smoking in India ?ArgumentsI. Yes, it is wrong to smoke away millions of rupees.II. No, thousands of workers in the tobacco industry will be not out of employment.III. No, the Government will lose huge amount of money which it earns by way of taxes on these products.
A.	II and III are strong
B.	I and II are strong
C.	II is strong
D.	None is strong
Answer» B. I and II are strong

Discussion

225.	Statement Should mercy death be legalised,i.e.,all those who are suffering from terminal diseases be allowed to end their lives if desires so?Arguments I. No, nobody should be allowed to end his/her life as this goes against the basic tenets of humanity.II. Yes patients undergoing terrible suffering and having absolutely no chance of recovery Should be liberated from them suffering through mercy death.III. No even mercy death is a killing and killing can never be legalised.
A.	II and III are strong
B.	I and II are strong
C.	None is strong
D.	All are strong
Answer» E.

Discussion

226.	StatementShould women be given equal opportunities in the matter of employment in every field ?ArgumentsI. Yes they are equally capable II. No, they have to shoulder household responsibilities III. Yes, they Should also go into the outside world.
A.	Only I is strong
B.	I and II are strong
C.	II and III are strong
D.	I and III are strong
Answer» E.

Discussion

227.	Statement:Three million tonnes of foodgrains vanished from the Food Corporation of India granaries. Should the officials of the FCL explain it to the people? Arguments:I. No. Such losses are a routine matter and therefore do not beg an explanation.II. Yes. Bungling on such a large scale by publicofficials cannot be condoned; after all it is the people's loss.
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

228.	Statement:Have the economic reforms proved effective?Arguments:I. Yes. There has been a tremendous improvement in the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate.II. No. The progress that has been made is due to the bounty of the monsoons.
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

229.	Statement:Should firms give priority to getting new clients?Arguments:I. Yes. They offer the potential for additional future revenues.II. No. This would hamper the service being provided to old clients.
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

230.	Statement:Should India be ruled by a coalition of regional parties?Arguments:I. Yes. This would give the states more say in the government and hence put an end to secessionist tendencies.II. No. A coalition government will he unstable and ever in crisis.
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

231.	Statement:Should tobacco production be banned in the country? Arguments:I. Yes. Its consumption in any from is injurious to health.II. No. It brings money to the farmers.
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

232.	Statement: Should India adopt open ballot system for election in Upper House?Arguments: I. Yes, it would lessen the problem of cross-voting as well as the problem of money power. II. No, this would increase the number of cases regarding anti-defection.
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

233.	StatementShould the conscription of citizens for defence service be made compulsory in India?Argument I. Yes, this is the only way to tackle the serious shortage of manpower in defence services.II. No, instead the compensation package be made comparable to other job sectors to attract people to join defence services.III. Yes, many other countries have made this compulsory.
A.	only I is strong
B.	only II is strong
C.	I and II are strong
D.	Either I or II is strong
E.	None of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

234.	StatementShould all the deemed universities be derecognised and attached to any of the Central or state universities in India?ArgumentsI. Yes, many of these deemed universities do not conform to the required standards of a full- fledged university and hence, the level of education is compromised with.II. No, these Deemed universities have been able to introduce innovative courses suitable to the requirement of various industries as they are free from strict Government controls.III. Yes, many such universities are basically money spinning activities and education takes a backseat in these institutions.
A.	I and II are strong
B.	II and III are strong
C.	I and III are strong
D.	All are strong
E.	None of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

235.	Statement: Should India curb the number of economists it produces?Arguments: I. Yes, the more the economists, the lesser the economic growth.II. No, theory encourages practice.
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

236.	Statement: Should marketing surveys be stopped?Arguments: I. Yes, fake surveys are conducted by ground -level workers.II. No, it is the day of the consumer.
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

237.	Statement: Should post-poll alliances be allowed?Arguments: I. Yes, it is the only way out way out of a hung parliament.II. No, it is a fraud upon voters who have voted them as opposed groups.
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

238.	Statement: Should the government invest in infrastructure?Arguments: I. Yes, it is the backbone of the economy.II. No, it would be assuming too big a role.
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

239.	Statement Should hunting be banned ? Arguments I. Yes, it has been proved to be a definite environment hazard. II. No, what will hunters do ?
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

240.	Statement: Should there be a ban on surnames which reflect the cast and religion of persons?Arguments: I. Yes, This move will encourage communal harmony which is very much desirable in secular states like India.II. No, It is against our old social customs and traditions.
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

241.	Statement: Should private courier services be banned in India?Arguments: I. Yes, a lot of manipulation regarding charges has been witnessed by many courier services.II. No, private services always provide better services than other.
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

242.	Statement: Should registration of marriages be made mandatory for Indian citizens?Arguments: I. Yes, This will help in legal processes when any problem related whit marriages erupts. Besides, it will also be helpful for government while planning activities ,etc.II. No, those thing which bring spouses closer must be devoid of red-tapism.
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

243.	Statement: Should government hospitals charge user charges from those government employees who pay income taxes?Arguments: I. Yes. This will lessen the burden of the government and money thus accumulated will be helpful in providing more facilities to the needy .II. No. It will be an injustice towards those persons who pay income texes as a revenue to 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
E.	if both I and II are strong
Answer» F.

Discussion

244.	Statement: Should the habit of being absent from the class-room be checked in educational institutions?Arguments: I. Yes. Otherwise it will create a poor image of the institute in the society.II. No. This will be an act of encroaching upon one's liberty.
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

245.	Statement: Should children be prevented completely form using the Internet?Arguments : I. No. Internet is a medium of education where children get education with entertainment. II. Yes. There are some sites available on Internet which show porno film or programmes etc, which affect the child's mind to a great extent; recent surveys have revealed most of the users of these sites are 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; and
E.	if both I and II are strong
Answer» B. if only argument II is strong

Discussion

246.	Statement: Should there be a ban on the persons providing services to more than one firm or organisation?Arguments: I. Yes. It will reduce the problem of unemployment to some extent. II. No. It will create a lot of frustration and large amount of dissatisfaction and disappointment among the skillful and intellectual classes.
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

247.	Statement: Should police pickets on road be not allowed to check luggages of travellers by stopping buses?Arguments: I. Yes. The move causes great inconvenience to travellers and contributes to some extent in causing traffic jams.II. No. The move will curtail the right of the police.
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

248.	Statement:Should frequent strikes called by teachers be banned?Arguments:I. Yes. Going on strike every time affects the interests of then youngsters to a large extent.II. No. If teachers do their best for the students they must not be deprives of the platform to show their grievances.
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

249.	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 source of sufficient quantity. III. No. This will put millions of people at a disadvantage and their lives will get adversely affected and also the industry.
A.	Only I and II are strong
B.	Only II and III are strong
C.	Only I and III are strong
D.	All are strong
E.	None is these
Answer» C. Only I and III are strong

Discussion

250.	Statement:Should there be a strict action against those who uses ancient rocks for advertisement purposes?Arguments:I. No. The cheapest and most cost-effective mode of advertisement must not be banned.II. Yes. It is necessary to conserve our heritage sites at any cost.
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

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Reasoning.

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Statement:Should Kite-flying be banned in all metropolitan cities?I. Yes, in a recent survey conducted by an authentic organisation, in all metropolitan cities Kite-flying is one of the major causes of road accidents.II. Yes, in Chennai it has been banned recently.

Statement: Should all the students be given fee all-route railway passes?Arguments: I. Yes, if we want real prosperity of nation, we really need so.II. No, we should not indulge in any plan to mar the life of students.

Statement: Should state police or central police be banned form firing indiscriminately on the rampant mob in a trouble-torn area?Arguments: I. Yes, humans should always be treated in a humanitarian way.II. No, this is the only way to restrict the rampant mob from indulging in illegal activities.

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StatementShould women be given equal opportunities in the matter of employment in every field ?ArgumentsI. Yes they are equally capable II. No, they have to shoulder household responsibilities III. Yes, they Should also go into the outside world.

Statement:Have the economic reforms proved effective?Arguments:I. Yes. There has been a tremendous improvement in the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate.II. No. The progress that has been made is due to the bounty of the monsoons.

Statement:Should firms give priority to getting new clients?Arguments:I. Yes. They offer the potential for additional future revenues.II. No. This would hamper the service being provided to old clients.

Statement:Should India be ruled by a coalition of regional parties?Arguments:I. Yes. This would give the states more say in the government and hence put an end to secessionist tendencies.II. No. A coalition government will he unstable and ever in crisis.

Statement:Should tobacco production be banned in the country? Arguments:I. Yes. Its consumption in any from is injurious to health.II. No. It brings money to the farmers.

Statement: Should India adopt open ballot system for election in Upper House?Arguments: I. Yes, it would lessen the problem of cross-voting as well as the problem of money power. II. No, this would increase the number of cases regarding anti-defection.

Statement: Should India curb the number of economists it produces?Arguments: I. Yes, the more the economists, the lesser the economic growth.II. No, theory encourages practice.

Statement: Should marketing surveys be stopped?Arguments: I. Yes, fake surveys are conducted by ground -level workers.II. No, it is the day of the consumer.

Statement: Should post-poll alliances be allowed?Arguments: I. Yes, it is the only way out way out of a hung parliament.II. No, it is a fraud upon voters who have voted them as opposed groups.

Statement: Should the government invest in infrastructure?Arguments: I. Yes, it is the backbone of the economy.II. No, it would be assuming too big a role.

Statement Should hunting be banned ? Arguments I. Yes, it has been proved to be a definite environment hazard. II. No, what will hunters do ?

Statement: Should there be a ban on surnames which reflect the cast and religion of persons?Arguments: I. Yes, This move will encourage communal harmony which is very much desirable in secular states like India.II. No, It is against our old social customs and traditions.

Statement: Should private courier services be banned in India?Arguments: I. Yes, a lot of manipulation regarding charges has been witnessed by many courier services.II. No, private services always provide better services than other.

Statement: Should the habit of being absent from the class-room be checked in educational institutions?Arguments: I. Yes. Otherwise it will create a poor image of the institute in the society.II. No. This will be an act of encroaching upon one's liberty.

Statement: Should police pickets on road be not allowed to check luggages of travellers by stopping buses?Arguments: I. Yes. The move causes great inconvenience to travellers and contributes to some extent in causing traffic jams.II. No. The move will curtail the right of the police.

Statement:Should frequent strikes called by teachers be banned?Arguments:I. Yes. Going on strike every time affects the interests of then youngsters to a large extent.II. No. If teachers do their best for the students they must not be deprives of the platform to show their grievances.

Statement:Should there be a strict action against those who uses ancient rocks for advertisement purposes?Arguments:I. No. The cheapest and most cost-effective mode of advertisement must not be banned.II. Yes. It is necessary to conserve our heritage sites at any cost.