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Statement : Should India immediately stop digging coal from its mines ? Arguments : I. Yes. present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate. II. No. We do not have alternate energy source of sufficient quantity. III. No. This will put millions of people at a disadvantage and their lives will get adversely affected and also the industry. |
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Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' arguments) and which is/are 'weak' arguments) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
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Statement : Should the consumption of aerated drinks be banned in India ? Arguments : I.Yes, This is the only way to reduce the risk of exposing people to some diseases. II. No. Each individual should have right to choose what he wants. III. No. There is no confirmed evidence that such products have adverse effects on human body. IV. Yes. It is banned in many other countries also. |
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Statement : Should all those who are convicted for heinous crimes like murder or rape, beyond all reasonable doubts be given capital punishment or death penalty. Arguments : I.No. The death penalty should be given only in very rare and exceptional cases. II. Yes. This is the only way to punish such people who take others' lives or indulge in inhuman activities. III. Yes. Such severe punishments only will make people refrain from such heinous acts and the society will be safer. IV. No. Those who are repentant for the crime they committed should be given a chance to improve and lead a normal life. |
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Statement : Should all the youngsters below 21 years of age be disallowed from going to a beer bar ? Arguments : I. No. It is not correct to prevent matured youngster above 18 years of age who can vote, from having fun. II.Yes. The entry fee to such pubs should also be hiked. III. No. There is no such curb in western countries . IV. Yes. This will help in preventing youngsters from getting into bad company and imbibing bad habits. |
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Statement : Should people with educational qualification higher than the optimum requirements be debarred from seeking jobs ? Arguments : I. No. It will further aggravate the problem if educated unemployment. II. Yes. It creates complexes among employees and affects the work adversely. III. No. This goes against the basic rights of the individuals. IV. Yes. This will increase productivity. |
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Statement : Should children be prevented completely from watching television ? Arguments : I. No. We get vital information regarding education through television. II. Yes. It hampers the study of children. III. Yes. Young children are misguided by certain programmers featuring sex and violence. IV. No. This is the only way to educate the masses. |
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Statement : Should women be given equal opportunity in the matter of employment in every field. Arguments : I. Yes. They are equally capable. II. No. They have to shoulder household responsibilities. III. Yes. They should also go into the outside world |
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Statement : Should them be only one university throughout India ? Arguments : I. Yes. This is the only way to bring about uniformity in the educational standards. II. No. This is administratively impossible. III. Yes. This will make the degrees procured by students, comparable for offering jobs. |
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Statement : Should religion be taught in our schools ? Arguments : I.No. Ours is secular state. II. Yes. Teaching religion help inculcate moral values among children. III. No. How can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfill its role in the 21st century. |
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Statement : Should there be complete ban on Indian professionals seeking jobs elsewhere after getting their education in India ? Arguments : I.Yes. This is the only way to sustain present rate of technological development in India. II. No. The Indians settled abroad send huge amount of foreign exchange and this constitutes a significant part of foreign reserve. III. No. The practical knowledge gained by Indians by working in other countries help India develop its economy. |
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