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Directions: In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong 'argument and a 'weak 'argument. A 'strong 'argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak 'argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong 'and which is 'weak '.

Statement: Should the city development authorities encourage construction of shopping malls which may result into closure of smaller shops?

Arguments:

I. Yes, in shopping malls one can get everything under one roof at a cheaper rate.

II. No, it will not be convenient for many people to go to a shopping mall for purchases of day-to-day requirements. 

Directions: In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong 'argument and a 'weak 'argument. A 'strong 'argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak 'argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong 'and which is 'weak '.

Statement: Should the knowledge of Hindi language be made compulsory for all the employees of public sector organisations?

Arguments:

I. Yes, it is necessary for dealing with people from the educationally backward strata of the society.

II. No, it is not necessary for every employee to have the knowledge of Hindi language

Directions: In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong 'argument and a 'weak 'argument. A 'strong 'argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak 'argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong 'and which is 'weak '.

Statement: Should there be a total ban on use of plastic bags?

Arguments:

I. No, instead the thickness of plastic bags, which can be used without much damage to the environment, should be specified.

II. Yes, use of plastic bags causes various problems like water pollution and water-logging and hence it is necessary to ban it. 

Directions: In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong 'argument and a 'weak 'argument. A 'strong 'argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak 'argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong 'and which is 'weak '.

Statement: Should there be reservation in Government jobs for candidates from single child family?

Arguments:

I. No, this is not advisable as the jobs should be offered to only deserving candidates without any reservation for a particular group.

II. Yes, this will help reduce the growing population in India as the parents will be encouraged to adopt single child norm. 

Directions: In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong 'argument and a 'weak 'argument. A 'strong 'argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak 'argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong 'and which is 'weak '.

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 kickstart some ‘self- employment ’venture.

II. No, it will dampen their urge to do something to earn their livelihood and thus promote idleness among the unemployed youth. 

Directions: In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong 'argument and a 'weak 'argument. A 'strong 'argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak 'argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong 'and which is 'weak '.

Statement: Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India?

Arguments:

I. Yes, they must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all.

II. No, we have enough talent, let them stay where they want.

Directions: In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong 'argument and a 'weak 'argument. A 'strong 'argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak 'argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong 'and which is 'weak '.

Statement: Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?

Arguments:

I. Yes, it is expensive and therefore it is beyond the means of most people in our country.

II. No, nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours. 

Directions: In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong 'argument and a 'weak 'argument. A 'strong 'argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak 'argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong 'and which is 'weak '.

Statement: Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan?

Arguments:

I. No, Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.

II. Yes, this would help settle conflicts. 

Directions: In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong 'argument and a 'weak 'argument. A 'strong 'argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak 'argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong 'and which is 'weak '.

Statement: Should all correspondence courses at graduate level be stopped?

Arguments:

I. No, correspondence courses help needy students to pursue studies and earn at the same time.

II. Yes, quality education is not possible without teachers and classrooms. 

Directions: In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong 'argument and a 'weak 'argument. A 'strong 'argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak 'argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong 'and which is 'weak '.

Statement: Should there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools?

Arguments:

I. Yes, this will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed.

II. No, college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to college.