based on one statement & two arguments Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

• Statement:
• Should India create a huge oil reserve like some Western countries to face difficult situations in the future?
• Argument :
• I. No. There is no need to block a huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle.
• II. Yes. This will help India withstand shocks of a sudden rise in oil prices due to unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Question : 2

• Statement :
• Should India develop a national water grid by connecting all the rivers in the country?
• Argument :
• I. No. This is not just possible as we do not have the technical know-how.
• II. Yes. This will greatly help the entire country by effectively channelising the excess water to the areas having a shortage.

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.

Question : 3

• Statement :
• Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?
• Argument :
• I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security, and earning, what would they do?
• II. Yes. In a competitive world, the rule is 'survival of the fittest'.

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.

Question : 4

• Statement:
• Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan?
• Argument :
• I. No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.
• II. Yes. This would help settle conflicts.

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.

Question : 5

• Statement:
• Should there be more than one High Courts in each state in India?
• Argument :
• 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.

Question : 6

• Statement:
• Should all the practising doctors be brought under Government control so that they get a 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 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.