(a) If only argument I is strong;
(b) If only argument II is strong;
(c) If either I or II is strong;
(d) If neither I nor II is strong and
(e) If both I and II are strong.
1. Statement: Should foreign films be banned in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. They depict a culture which adversely affects the Indian value system.
II. No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard.
2. Statement: Should the government jobs be offered only to the wards of government employees?
Arguments:
I. No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may lose in the long run.
II. No. It is against the principle of equality of all.
3. Statement: Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged?
Arguments:
I. Yes. They will help in industrial development of the country.
II. Yes. They will reduce the burden on employment market.
4. Statement: Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned Arguments:
I. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female foeticide.
II. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.
5. Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
II. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So, why offer extra incentives!
6. Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks?
Arguments:
I. No. People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks.
II. Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.
7. Statement: Should government stop spending money on international sports?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This money can be utilized for upliftment of the poor.
II. No. Sports persons will be frustrated and will not get international exposure.
8. Statement: Should officers accepting bribe be punished?
Arguments:
I. No. Certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe.
II. Yes. They should honestly do their duty.
9. Statement: Should India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?
Arguments:
I. Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.
II. No. Let us first solve problems of our own people like poverty, malnutrition and then think of other nations.
10. Statement: Should income tax be abolished in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners.
II. No. It is a good source of revenue for the government.
Answers
1. (d)
2. (e)
3. (e)
4. (a)
5. (a)
6. (a)
7. (b)
8. (b)
9. (a)
10. (b)
1. Ans. (d) clearly, foreign films depict the alien culture but this only helps in learning more. So, argument I does not hold. Also, the reason stated in argument II is not strong enough in contradicting the ban. So, it also does not hold.
2. Ans. (e) Merit, fair selection and equal opportunities for all - these three factors, if taken care of, can help government recruit competent officials and also fulfill the objectives of the Constitution. Thus, both the arguments hold strong.
3. Ans. (e) clearly, encouraging the young entrepreneurs will open up the field for the establishment of new industries. Thus, it shall help in industrial development and not only employ the entrepreneurs but create more job opportunities for others as well. So, both the arguments hold strong.
4. Ans. (a) Parents indulging in sex determination of their unborn child generally do so as they want to keep only a boy child and do away with a girl child. So, argument I hold. Also, people have a right, to know only about the health, development and general well-being of the child before its birth, and not the sex. So, argument II does not hold strong.
5. Ans. (a) clearly, government jobs in rural areas are underlined with several difficulties. In lieu of these, extra incentives are needed. So, only argument I holds strong.
6. Ans. (a) clearly, the proposed scheme would discourage people from keeping deposits for longer durations (the rate of interest being the same for short durations) and not draw in more funds. So, only argument I holds.
7. Ans. (b) clearly, spending money on sports cannot be avoided merely because it can be spent on socio-economic problems. So, argument I does not hold. Also, if the expenses on sports are curtailed, the sports persons would face lack of facilities and training and our country will lag behind in the international sports competitions. So, II holds.
8. Ans. (b) clearly, officers are paid duly for the jobs they do. So, they must do it honestly. Thus, argument II alone holds.
9. Ans. (a) a peace-loving nation like India can well join an international forum which seeks to bring different nations on friendly terms with each other. So, argument I holds strong. Argument II highlights a different aspect. The internal problems\of a nation should not debar it from strengthening international ties. So, argument II is vague.
10. Ans. (b) Income -tax is levied so that every citizen can contribute a share of his earning towards the infrastructural development of the nation. So, argument I seems to be vague. However, income-tax is no doubt a good source of revenue for the government. Hence, argument II holds strong.
(a) If only argument I is strong;
(b) If only argument II is strong;
(c) If either I or II is strong;
(d) If neither I nor II is strong and
(e) If both I and II are strong.
1. Statement: Should foreign films be banned in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. They depict a culture which adversely affects the Indian value system.
II. No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard.
2. Statement: Should the government jobs be offered only to the wards of government employees?
Arguments:
I. No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may lose in the long run.
II. No. It is against the principle of equality of all.
3. Statement: Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged?
Arguments:
I. Yes. They will help in industrial development of the country.
II. Yes. They will reduce the burden on employment market.
4. Statement: Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned Arguments:
I. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female foeticide.
II. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.
5. Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
II. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So, why offer extra incentives!
6. Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks?
Arguments:
I. No. People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks.
II. Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.
7. Statement: Should government stop spending money on international sports?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This money can be utilized for upliftment of the poor.
II. No. Sports persons will be frustrated and will not get international exposure.
8. Statement: Should officers accepting bribe be punished?
Arguments:
I. No. Certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe.
II. Yes. They should honestly do their duty.
9. Statement: Should India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?
Arguments:
I. Yes. India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.
II. No. Let us first solve problems of our own people like poverty, malnutrition and then think of other nations.
10. Statement: Should income tax be abolished in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners.
II. No. It is a good source of revenue for the government.
Answers
1. (d)
2. (e)
3. (e)
4. (a)
5. (a)
6. (a)
7. (b)
8. (b)
9. (a)
10. (b)
1. Ans. (d) clearly, foreign films depict the alien culture but this only helps in learning more. So, argument I does not hold. Also, the reason stated in argument II is not strong enough in contradicting the ban. So, it also does not hold.
2. Ans. (e) Merit, fair selection and equal opportunities for all - these three factors, if taken care of, can help government recruit competent officials and also fulfill the objectives of the Constitution. Thus, both the arguments hold strong.
3. Ans. (e) clearly, encouraging the young entrepreneurs will open up the field for the establishment of new industries. Thus, it shall help in industrial development and not only employ the entrepreneurs but create more job opportunities for others as well. So, both the arguments hold strong.
4. Ans. (a) Parents indulging in sex determination of their unborn child generally do so as they want to keep only a boy child and do away with a girl child. So, argument I hold. Also, people have a right, to know only about the health, development and general well-being of the child before its birth, and not the sex. So, argument II does not hold strong.
5. Ans. (a) clearly, government jobs in rural areas are underlined with several difficulties. In lieu of these, extra incentives are needed. So, only argument I holds strong.
6. Ans. (a) clearly, the proposed scheme would discourage people from keeping deposits for longer durations (the rate of interest being the same for short durations) and not draw in more funds. So, only argument I holds.
7. Ans. (b) clearly, spending money on sports cannot be avoided merely because it can be spent on socio-economic problems. So, argument I does not hold. Also, if the expenses on sports are curtailed, the sports persons would face lack of facilities and training and our country will lag behind in the international sports competitions. So, II holds.
8. Ans. (b) clearly, officers are paid duly for the jobs they do. So, they must do it honestly. Thus, argument II alone holds.
9. Ans. (a) a peace-loving nation like India can well join an international forum which seeks to bring different nations on friendly terms with each other. So, argument I holds strong. Argument II highlights a different aspect. The internal problems\of a nation should not debar it from strengthening international ties. So, argument II is vague.
10. Ans. (b) Income -tax is levied so that every citizen can contribute a share of his earning towards the infrastructural development of the nation. So, argument I seems to be vague. However, income-tax is no doubt a good source of revenue for the government. Hence, argument II holds strong.
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