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• Statements And Arguments - General questions

The following question consist of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

 Statement: Should there be reservations in Government jobs for candidates from single-child families?

Arguments: I. No. This is not advisable as the jobs should be offered to only deserving candidates without any reservation for a particular group

                 II. Yes. This will help reduce the growing population in India as the parents will be encouraged to adopt single-child norm

Answer:

Explanation:

The government has already made provisions for the reservation of jobs for the-economicaly backward sections, which is a must. So, abolishing the practice of reservation altogether has no meaning. Thus, the argument I is vague. Also, more reservations would lead to the non-recruitment of many more deserving candidates. Besides, such a reservation, if implemented, will cater to the job requirements of only a small section of the population and not a major part of it. So, argument II also does not hold strong.

The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

 Statement : Should all the annual examinations up to Std. V be abolished?

Arguments : I. Yes. The young students should not be burdened with such examinations which hamper their natural growth,

II. No. The students will not study seriously as they will get automatic promotion to the next class and this will affect them in future.

Answer:

Explanation:

Clearly neither the students can be burdened with studies at such a tender age, nor can they be left free to take studies casually, as this shall weaken their basic foundation. So, both the arguments follow.

The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

 Statement: Should all the unauthorized structures in the city be demolished?

Arguments: I. No. Where will the people residing in such houses live?

                 II. Yes. This will give a clear message to the general public and they will refrain from constructing unauthorized buildings

Answer:

Explanation:

The demolition of unauthorized buildings would teach a lesson to the unscrupulous builders and also serve as a warning for the citizens not to indulge in such activities in the future. This is essential, as unauthorized constructions impose an undue burden on the city's infrastructure. So, only argument II holds strong

The following question consist of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement : Should the council of ministers once appointed be kept the same for the entire period intervening two elections?

Arguments: I. No. The shuffling of ministers and portfolios is a healthy democratic process.

                 II. Yes. The ministers do not get a hold on their portfolio unless they are kept for a longer duration.

Answer:

Explanation:

Shuffling of Cabinet ministers is just not a regular process, but a step to ensure proper working and implementation of schemes and avoid corruption. So, none of the arguments holds strong.

The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should all the colleges in India be allowed to devise their own curriculum and syllabus for the vocational courses promoting self-employment?

Arguments: I. Yes. This is an important step to generate employment opportunities.

                 II. No. This will affect the quality of education due to lack of uniformity in syllabus.

Answer:

Explanation:

Clearly, colleges, if given a free hand, would through individual efforts come up with fresh, competent courses to draw in more students. This would open up new avenues for employment. So, the argument I hold strong. In the light of this, argument II appears to be vague.

• Statements And Arguments - General questions