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MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 1
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should taxes on color television be further increased?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, colour television is a luxury item and only rich people buy them.

(II) No, televisions are bought by the poor too.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 1

Clearly, taxes on item cannot be increased or decreased on the basis of the financial position of the people who buy it. So, both arguments I and II do not hold strong.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 2
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should there be ban on product advertising?

Arguments: 

(I) No, it is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than your other competitors. the product will not be sold.

(II) Yes, the money spent on advertising is very huge and it inflation the cost of product.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 2

Clearly, it is the advertisement which makes the customer aware of qualities of the product and leads him to buy it. So, argument I is valid. But at the same time, advertising nowadays has become a costly affair and expenses on it add to the price of the product. So, argument II also holds strong.

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MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 3
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should the sex determination during pregnancy be completely banned?

Arguments: 

(I)  Yes, this leads to discriminate female foeticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance.

(II) No, people have the right to know about their unborn child.

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 3

This determination is done as parents mostly want to boy child. Also, people who have a right to know, they should only know about the health, development and general well being of the child before its birth. Hence, argument I holds.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 4
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

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.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 4

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.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 5
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should all refugees, who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, they make their colonies and occupy a lot of land?

(II) No, they leave their homes because of hunger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 5

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.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 6
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, rural people are creative.

(II) Yes, this would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 6

Clearly, Cottage industries need to be promoted to create more job opportunities for rural people in the villages themselves. The reason that rural people are creative in vague. So, only argument II holds.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 7
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, most of the energy sources used at present is exhaustible.

(II) No, harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 7

Clearly, harnessing solar energy will be helpful as it is an inexhaustible resource unlike other resources. So, argument I holds. But argument II is vague as solar energy is the cheapest form of energy.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 8
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession?

Arguments: 

(I)  Yes, they will be able to devote more time for the country.

(II) No, nobody will contest election.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 8

The legislator should surely not be engagend in any other profession because only then will they be able to work with devotion. So, argument I holds. Also, if such a law is enforced, only those people will contest elections who are really prepared to work for the country. So, argument II is vague.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 9
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should there be students' union in college/university?

Arguments: 

(I) No, this will create a political atmosphere in the campus.

(II) Yes, it is very necessary. Students are future political leaders
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 9

The students' union formation shall be a step towards giving to students basic education in the filed of politics. however it shall create the same political atmosphere in the campus. Thus both the argument hold strong.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 10
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should person convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?

Arguments: 

(I) No, such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country.

(II) Yes, it is democracy - let people decide whom to vote.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 10

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.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 11
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.

(II) No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 11

Clearly, India can export only the surplus and that which can be saved after fulfilling its own needs, to pay for its imports. Encouragement to export cannot lead to shortages as it shall provide the resources for imports. So, only argument I holds.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 12
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should new big industries be started in Mumbai?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes. It will create job opportunities.

(II) No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 12

Opening up of new industries is advantageous in opening more employment avenues, and disadvantageous in that it adds to the pollution. So, either of the arguments holds strong.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 13
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Are nuclear families better than joint families?

Arguments: 

(I) No, joint families ensure greater security.

(II) Yes, nuclear families ensure greater freedom.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 13

There is more security in joint family as there are other members to help.Also in nuclear families, there are lesser persons, so lesser responsibilities and more freedom. Hence, both arguments are strong.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 14
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Is buying things on installments to the customer?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes. He has to pay less.

(II) No. Paying installments upsets the family budget.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 14

In buying things on installments, a customer has to pay more as the interest is also included. So, argument I does not hold. Moreover, one who buys an item on installments maintains his future budget accordingly as he is well a acquainted with when and how much he has to pay, beforehand. So, argument II is also not valid.

MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 15
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Direction: 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.

'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.

Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement:  Should foreign films be banned in India?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, they depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values

(II) No, foreign films are of a high artistic standard.
Detailed Solution for MCQ: Arguments - 3 - Question 15

Clearly, foreign film depict the alien culture but they also help in learning. Hence, both arguments are not strong.

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