4885.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.
Arguments:
No. Such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country.
Yes. It is democracy - let people decide whom to vote.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Clearly, persons with criminal background cannot stand to serve as the representatives of the common people. So, they should not be allowed to contest elections. Thus, only argument I holds, while II does not.
Answer: Option A
Clearly, persons with criminal background cannot stand to serve as the representatives of the common people. So, they should not be allowed to contest elections. Thus, only argument I holds, while II does not.
4886.Statement: Should officers accepting bribe be punished?
Arguments:
No. Certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe.
Yes. They should do the job they are entrusted with, honestly.
Arguments:
No. Certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe.
Yes. They should do the job they are entrusted with, honestly.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
Clearly, officers are paid duly for the jobs they do. So, they must do it honestly. Thus, argument II alone holds.
Answer: Option B
Clearly, officers are paid duly for the jobs they do. So, they must do it honestly. Thus, argument II alone holds.
4887.Statement: Should there be a complete ban on use of all types of chemical pesticides in India?
Arguments:
No. The pests will destroy all the crops and the farmers will have nothing to harvest.
Yes. The chemical pesticides used in agriculture pollute the water underground and this has become a serious health hazard.
Arguments:
No. The pests will destroy all the crops and the farmers will have nothing to harvest.
Yes. The chemical pesticides used in agriculture pollute the water underground and this has become a serious health hazard.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Clearly, pesticides are meant to prevent the crops from harmful pests. But at the same time, they get washed away with water and contaminate the groundwater. Thus, both the arguments hold strong.
Answer: Option D
Clearly, pesticides are meant to prevent the crops from harmful pests. But at the same time, they get washed away with water and contaminate the groundwater. Thus, both the arguments hold strong.
4888.Statement: Should cutting of trees be banned altogether?
Arguments:
Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance.
No. A total ban would harm timber based industries.
Arguments:
Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance.
No. A total ban would harm timber based industries.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Clearly, trees play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and so must be preserved. So, argument I holds. Also, trees form the basic source of timber and a complete ban on cutting of trees would harm timber based industries. So, only a controlled cutting of trees should be allowed and the loss replenished by planting more trees. So, argument II is also valid.
Answer: Option D
Clearly, trees play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and so must be preserved. So, argument I holds. Also, trees form the basic source of timber and a complete ban on cutting of trees would harm timber based industries. So, only a controlled cutting of trees should be allowed and the loss replenished by planting more trees. So, argument II is also valid.
4889.Statement: Should there be a restriction on the migration of people from one state to another state in India?
Arguments:
No. Any Indian citizen has a basic right to stay at any place of his/her choice and hence they cannot be stopped.
Yes. This is the way to effect an equitable distribution of resources across the states in India.
Arguments:
No. Any Indian citizen has a basic right to stay at any place of his/her choice and hence they cannot be stopped.
Yes. This is the way to effect an equitable distribution of resources across the states in India.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Clearly, argument I holds strong, while argument II is vague.
Answer: Option A
Clearly, argument I holds strong, while argument II is vague.
4890.Statement: Should all refugees, who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland?
Arguments:
Yes. They make their colonies and occupy a lot of land.
No. They leave their homes because of hunger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back.
Arguments:
Yes. They make their colonies and occupy a lot of land.
No. They leave their homes because of hunger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
Clearly, refugees are people forced out of their homeland by some misery and need shelter desperately. So, argument II holds. Argument I against the statement is vague.
Answer: Option B
Clearly, refugees are people forced out of their homeland by some misery and need shelter desperately. So, argument II holds. Argument I against the statement is vague.
4891.Statement: Should India create a huge oil reserve like some Western countries to face difficult situations in future?
Arguments:
No. There is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle.
Yes. This will help India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due to unforeseen circumstances.
Arguments:
No. There is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle.
Yes. This will help India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due to unforeseen circumstances.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
Oil, being an essential commodity, our country must keep it in reserve. So, argument I is vague, while argument II holds as it provides a substantial reason for the same.
Answer: Option B
Oil, being an essential commodity, our country must keep it in reserve. So, argument I is vague, while argument II holds as it provides a substantial reason for the same.
4892.Statement: Should there be more than one High Court in each state in India?
Arguments:
No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers money.
Yes. This will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time.
Arguments:
No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers money.
Yes. This will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
Clearly, an increase in the number of High Courts will surely speed up the work and help to do away with the pending cases. So, argument II holds strong. In light of this, the expenditure incurred would be utilization, not wastage of money. So, argument I does not hold.
Answer: Option B
Clearly, an increase in the number of High Courts will surely speed up the work and help to do away with the pending cases. So, argument II holds strong. In light of this, the expenditure incurred would be utilization, not wastage of money. So, argument I does not hold.
4893.Statement: Should judiciary be independent of the executive?
Arguments:
Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.
No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures.
Arguments:
Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.
No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Clearly, independent judiciary is necessary for impartial judgement so that the Executive does not take wrong measures. So, only argument I holds.
Answer: Option A
Clearly, independent judiciary is necessary for impartial judgement so that the Executive does not take wrong measures. So, only argument I holds.
4894.Statement: Should all the practising doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost?
Arguments:
No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing?
Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices.
Arguments:
No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing?
Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
A doctor treating a patient individually can mislead the patient into wrong and unnecessary treatment for his personal gain. So, argument II holds strong. Also, a policy beneficial to common people cannot be termed undemocratic. So, I is vague.
Answer: Option B
A doctor treating a patient individually can mislead the patient into wrong and unnecessary treatment for his personal gain. So, argument II holds strong. Also, a policy beneficial to common people cannot be termed undemocratic. So, I is vague.
4895.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.
Arguments:
Yes. It inculcates in them qualities of leadership.
No. They should study and build up their career.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option C
Clearly, indulgement in politics trains the students for future leadership but It sways them from the studies. So, either of the arguments I or II can hold.
Answer: Option C
Clearly, indulgement in politics trains the students for future leadership but It sways them from the studies. So, either of the arguments I or II can hold.
4896.Statement: Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?
Arguments:
Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
No. Such polls are conducted all over the world.
Arguments:
Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
No. Such polls are conducted all over the world.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
The opinion polls may influence the thinking of an individual and thus divert his mind from his original choice. So, argument I holds strong. Further, blindly imitating a policy followed by other countries holds no relevance. So, argument II is vague.
Answer: Option A
The opinion polls may influence the thinking of an individual and thus divert his mind from his original choice. So, argument I holds strong. Further, blindly imitating a policy followed by other countries holds no relevance. So, argument II is vague.
4897.Statement: Should the political parties be banned?
Arguments:
Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
No. It will lead to an end of democracy.
Arguments:
Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
No. It will lead to an end of democracy.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Clearly, with the ban on political parties, candidates can independently contest elections. So, it will not end democracy. Thus, argument II does not hold. Argument I does not give a strong reason.
Answer: Option D
Clearly, with the ban on political parties, candidates can independently contest elections. So, it will not end democracy. Thus, argument II does not hold. Argument I does not give a strong reason.
4898.Statement: Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India?
Arguments:
No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.
No. It is against the principle of equality, does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens?
Arguments:
No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.
No. It is against the principle of equality, does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens?
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Merit, fair selection and equal opportunities for all - these three factors, if taken care of, can help government recruit competent officials and also fulfil the objectives of the Constitution. Thus, both the arguments hold strong.
Answer: Option D
Merit, fair selection and equal opportunities for all - these three factors, if taken care of, can help government recruit competent officials and also fulfil the objectives of the Constitution. Thus, both the arguments hold strong.
4899.Statement: Should the vehicles older than 15 years be rejected in metros in India?
Arguments:
Yes. This is a significant step to lower down the pollution level in metros.
No. It will be very difficult for vehicle owners to shift to other parts in country because they will not get suitable job for their very existence.
Arguments:
Yes. This is a significant step to lower down the pollution level in metros.
No. It will be very difficult for vehicle owners to shift to other parts in country because they will not get suitable job for their very existence.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Clearly, 15 year old vehicles are not Euro-compliant and hence cause much more pollution than the recent ones. So, argument I holds. Argument II is vague since owners of these vehicles need not shift themselves. They might sell off their vehicles and buy new ones - a small price which every citizen can afford for a healthy environment.
Answer: Option A
Clearly, 15 year old vehicles are not Euro-compliant and hence cause much more pollution than the recent ones. So, argument I holds. Argument II is vague since owners of these vehicles need not shift themselves. They might sell off their vehicles and buy new ones - a small price which every citizen can afford for a healthy environment.
4900.Statement: Should the tuition fees in all post-graduate courses be hiked considerably?
Arguments:
Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.
No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.
Arguments:
Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.
No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option B
A hike in fees is no means to make the students more serious in studies. So, argument I is vague. However, with the increase in fees, poor meritorious students would not be able to afford post-graduate studies. So, argument II holds.
Answer: Option B
A hike in fees is no means to make the students more serious in studies. So, argument I is vague. However, with the increase in fees, poor meritorious students would not be able to afford post-graduate studies. So, argument II holds.
4901.Statement: Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces?
Arguments:
No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden.
Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a longer time.
Arguments:
No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden.
Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a longer time.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
The armed forces must consist of physically strong and mentally mature individuals to take care of defence properly. So, argument I holds strong. Clearly, argument II holds no relevance.
Answer: Option A
The armed forces must consist of physically strong and mentally mature individuals to take care of defence properly. So, argument I holds strong. Clearly, argument II holds no relevance.
4902.Statement: Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector?
Arguments:
No. The private sector entities are hot equipped to handle such projects.
Yes. Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.
Arguments:
No. The private sector entities are hot equipped to handle such projects.
Yes. Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Clearly, such projects if handed over to the private sector shall be given to a competent authority. So, argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.
Answer: Option D
Clearly, such projects if handed over to the private sector shall be given to a competent authority. So, argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.
4903.Statement: Should all the colleges in India be allowed to devise their own curriculum and syllabus for the vocational courses promoting self-employment?
Arguments:
Yes. This is an important step to generate employment opportunities.
No. This will affect the quality of education due to lack of uniformity in syllabus.
Arguments:
Yes. This is an important step to generate employment opportunities.
No. This will affect the quality of education due to lack of uniformity in syllabus.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
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, argument I holds strong. In the light of this, argument II appears to be vague.
Answer: Option A
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, argument I holds strong. In the light of this, argument II appears to be vague.
4904.Statement: Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized?
Arguments:
Yes. It would lead to higher production.
No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.
Arguments:
Yes. It would lead to higher production.
No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option A
Clearly, mechanization would speed up the work and increase the production. So, argument I is strong enough. Argument II is vague because mechanization will only eliminate wasteful employment, not create unemployment.
Answer: Option A
Clearly, mechanization would speed up the work and increase the production. So, argument I is strong enough. Argument II is vague because mechanization will only eliminate wasteful employment, not create unemployment.