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Statement : Should judiciary be independent of the executive ? Arguments : I. This Would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive. II. No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures. |
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Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.
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:
(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.
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Statement : Should there be a complete ban on use of all types of chemical pesticides in India ? Arguments : I. No. The pests will destroy all the corps and the farmers will have nothing to harvest. II. Yes. The chemical pesticides used in agriculture pollute the water underground and this has become a serious health hazard. |
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Statement : Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India ? Arguments : I. No, It denies opportunity in many deserving individuals and government may stand to loose in the long run. II. No. It is against the principal of equality does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizen. |
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Statement : Should young enterpreneurs be encouraged ? Arguments : I. Yes. They will help in industrial develoment of the country. II. Yes. They will reduce the burden on employment market. |
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Statement : Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentive ? Arguments : I. Yes incentives are essential for attracting government servants there. II. No. rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex then big cities. So, why offer extra incentives! |
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Statement : Should the prestigious people who have committed crime unknowingly, be met with special treatment ? Arguments : I. Yes. The prestigious people do not commit crime intentionally. II. No. It is our policy that everybody is equal before the law. |
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Statement : Should there be uniforms for students in colleges in India as in the schools ? Arguments : I. Yes. This will improve the ambiance of the colleges as all the student will be decently dressed. II. No. The college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to the college. |
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Statement : Should school education be made free in India ? Arguments : I. Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy. II. No. It would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer. |
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Statement : Should Doordarshan be given autonomous status ? Arguments : I. Yes. It will help Doordarshan to have fair and impartial coverage of all important events. II. No. The coverage of events will be decided by a few how may not have healthy outlook. |
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Statement : Should government stop spending huge amount of money on international sports ? Arguments : I. Yes. This money can be utilized for upliftment of the poor. II. No. Sport person will be frustrated and will not get international exposure. |
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