Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.Give answer:
- (1) If only argument I is strong
- (2) If only argument II is strong
- (3) If either I or II is strong
- (4) If neither I nor II is strong and
- (5) If both I and II are strong.
1. Statement: Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself? (1)Arguments:
- Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
- No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.
- 1. Only argument I is strong
- 2. Only argument II is strong
- 3. Either I or II is strong
- 4. Neither I nor II is strong
- 5. Both I and II are strong
2. Statement: Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving licence for sale to general public in India? (1)Arguments:
- Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.
- No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.
- 1. Only argument I is strong
- 2. Only argument II is strong
- 3. Either I or II is strong
- 4. Neither I nor II is strong
- 5. Both I and II are strong
3. Statement: Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements? (1)Arguments:
- Yes, Most of the energy sources used at present is exhaustible.
- No. Harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.
- 1. Only argument I is strong
- 2. Only argument II is strong
- 3. Either I or II is strong
- 4. Neither I nor II is strong
- 5. Both I and II are strong
4. Statement: Should there be students union in college/university? (5)Arguments:
- No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus.
- Yes, it is very necessary Students are future political leaders.
- 1. Only argument I is strong
- 2. Only argument II is strong
- 3. Either I or II is strong
- 4. Neither I nor II is strong
- 5. Both I and II are strong
5. Statement: Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan? (1)Arguments:
- No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.
- Yes. This would help settle conflicts.
- 1. Only argument I is strong
- 2. Only argument II is strong
- 3. Either I or II is strong
- 4. Neither I nor II is strong
- 5. Both I and II are strong