Q1. Statement: Should all the unauthorized structures in the city be demolished?
Arguments:
No. Where will the people residing in such houses live?
Yes. This will give a clear message to general public and they will refrain from constructing unauthorized buildings.
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
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation:
Q2. Statement: Should there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government?
Arguments:
No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed.
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. 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
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation:
Q3. Statement: Should foreign films be banned in India?
Arguments:
Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.
No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard.
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
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation:
Q4. Statement: Is buying things on instalments profitable to the customer?
Arguments:
Yes. He has to pay less.
No, paying instalments upsets the family budget.
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
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation:
Q5. Statement: Should Doordarshan be given autonomous status?
Arguments:
Yes. It will help Doordarshan to have fair and impartial coverage of all important events.
No. The coverage of events will be decided by a few who may not have healthy outlook.
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
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation:
Q6. Statement: Should adult education programme be given priority over compulsory education programme?
Arguments:
No. It will also help in success of compulsory education programme.
Yes. It will help to eliminate the adult illiteracy.
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
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation:
Q7. Statement: Should new universities be established in India?
Arguments:
No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy.
No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.
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
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option E Explanation:
Q8. Statement: Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?
Arguments:
Yes. It is expensive and therefore it is beyond the means of most people in our country.
No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.
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
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation:
Q9. Statement: Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals?
Arguments:
Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money;
No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.
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
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation:
Q10. Statement: Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?
Arguments:
No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do?
Yes. In a competitive world the rule is ‘survival of the fittest’.
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
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: