Statement and Argument

31. 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 or II is strong


D. Neither I nor II is strong


Answer :A


Solution :



32. Statement: Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency? Arguments: Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote. No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.


A. Only argument I is strong


B. Only argument II is strong


C. Either I or II is strong


D. Both I and II are strong


Answer :D


Solution :



33. Statement: Should so much money be spent on advertisements? Arguments: Yes. It is an essential concomitant in a capitalist economy. No. It leads to wastage of resources.


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


Answer :A


Solution :



34. Statement: Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession? Arguments: Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country. No, nobody will contest election.


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


Answer :A


Solution :



35. Statement: Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all the students at secondary school level? Arguments: No, our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.


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


Answer :B


Solution :



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