Statements & Ar...

Statement: Should the parents in India In future be forced to opt for only one child as against the two or many at present?

Argument: I Yes. This is the only way to check the ever-increasing population of India.
Argument: II No. This type of pressure tactic is not adopted by any other country in the world.

Statement: Should ?education? be brought under the control of the Central Government like defense?

Arguments: I. No. Education is a state subject and it should remain with the state.
Arguments: II. Yes. This is the only way to establish uniformity in growth of education across the states.

Statement: Should military service be made compulsory in our country?

Arguments: I. No. It is against the policy of non-violence.
Arguments: II. Yes. Every citizen should protect his country.

Statement: Should India change its course from the economic reform process and look inward for all round economic development?

Argument: I. No. There is no way to look backward after having started the process.
Argument: II. Yes. This will benefit India in the long run as the reform process borrowed from western countries will adversely affect our economy.

Statement: Should the admission to professional courses in India be given only on merit without any concession to any particular group of students?

Arguments: I. Yes. This will improve the quality of the professionals as they will be able to complete the courses successfully.
Arguments: II. No. This will keep a large number of socially and economically backward students out of the reach of the professional courses.

Statement: Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized?

Arguments: I. Yes. It would lead to higher production.
Arguments: II. No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.

Statement: Should the educated unemployed youth be paid ?unemployment Allowance? by the Government?

Arguments: I. Yes. It will provide them some monetary help to either seek employment or to kick start some ?self-employment? venture.
Arguments: II. No. It will dampen their urge to do something to earn their livelihood and thus promote idleness among the unemployed youth.

Statement: Should all the practicing doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost?

Arguments: I. No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing?
Arguments: II. Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices.

Statement: Should there be more than one High Courts in each state in India?

Arguments: I. No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers? money.
Arguments: II. Yes. This will help in reducing the backlog of cases pending for a very longtime.

Statement: Are nuclear families better than joint families?

Arguments: I. No. Joint families ensure security and also reduce the burden of work
Arguments: II. Yes. Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.