16. Statement: Should colleges be given the status of a university in India? Arguments: Yes. Colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid. No. It is Utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges.

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

17. Statement: Should the prestigious people who have committed crime unknowingly, be met with special treatment? Arguments: Yes. The prestigious people do not commit crime intentionally. No. It is our policy that everybody is equal before the law.

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

18. Statement: Can pollution be controlled? Arguments: Yes. If everyone realizes the hazards it may create and cooperates to get rid of it, pollution may be controlled. No. The crowded highways, factories and industries and an ever-growing population eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control.

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

19. Statement: Should the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises? Arguments: Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public. No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.

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

20. Statement: Should internal assessment in colleges be abolished? Arguments: Yes. This will help in reducing the possibility of favouritism. No, teaching faculty will lose control over students.

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