Q1. Statement: Should admission to all professional courses be made on the basis of past academic performance rather than through entrance tests? Arguments: Yes. It will be beneficial for those candidates who are unable to bear the expenses of entrance tests. Yes. Many deserving candidates securing high marks in their qualifying academic examinations do not […]

Q1. Statement: Should all the students graduating in any discipline desirous of pursuing post-graduation of the subjects of their choice be allowed to enrol in the post-graduate courses? Arguments: Yes. The students are the best judge of their capabilities and there should not be restrictions for joining post-graduate courses. No. The students need to study

Q1. Statement: Should the system of Lok Adalats and mobile courts be encouraged in India? Arguments: Yes. It helps to grant speedy justice to the masses. Yes. The dispensing of minor cases at this level would reduce the burden on the higher courts. No. These courts are usually partial in justice. A. Only I and

Q1. Statement: Should people with educational qualification higher than the optimum requirements be debarred from seeking jobs? Arguments: No. It will further aggravate the problem of educated unemployment. Yes. It creates complexes among employees and affects the work adversely. No. This goes against the basic rights of the individuals. Yes. This will increase productivity. A.

Q1. Statement: Should girls learn arts like judo and karate? Arguments: Yes. It will enable them to defend themselves from rogues and ruffians. No. They will lose their feminine grace. A. Only argument I is strong B. Only argument II is strong C. Either I or II is strong D. Neither I nor II is

Q1. Statement: Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states? Arguments: No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment. A. Only argument I is strong B. Only argument II is strong C. Either I or II

Q1. Statement: Should students take part in politics? Arguments: Yes. It inculcates in them qualities of leadership. No. They should study and build up their career. A. Only argument I is strong B. Only argument II is strong C. Either I or II is strong D. Neither I nor II is strong E. Both I

Q1. Statement: Should persons convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India? Arguments: No. Such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country. Yes. It is democracy – let people decide whom to vote. A. Only argument I is strong B. Only argument II is strong C.

Q1. Statement: Are nuclear families better than joint families? Arguments: No. Joint families ensure security and also reduce the burden of work. Yes. Nuclear families ensure greater freedom. A. Only argument I is strong B. Only argument II is strong C. Either I or II is strong D. Neither I nor II is strong E.

Q1. Statement: Should children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age? Arguments: Yes. Such matter can only be solved by legal means. Yes. Only this will bring some relief to poor parents. A. Only argument I is strong B. Only argument II is strong C. Either I or

Q1. Statement: Should religion be banned? Arguments: Yes. It develops fanaticism in people. No, Religion binds people together. A. Only argument I is strong B. Only argument II is strong C. Either I or II is strong D. Neither I nor II is strong E. Both I and II are strong   Q2. Statement: Should

Q1. Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives? Arguments: Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So ? Why offer extra incentives! A. Only argument I is strong B. Only argument II is strong C. Either I