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132 multiple-choice questions. Open any question for its answer and explanation.

  1. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should there be a maximum ceiling imposed on the earnings of an individual in an organization ? Arguments : I. Yes, this is the only way to create more opportunities for those who seek professional training. II. No, this will dilute the quality of professional training as all such colleges may not be equipped to conduct such course.
  2. Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. 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 of 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.
  3. Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should the public sector undertakings be kilo wed to adopt hire and fire policy? Arguments : I. Yes. This will help the public sector undertakings to get rid of non-performing employees and reward the performing employees. II. No. This will give an unjust handle to the management and they may use it indiscriminately. III. Yes. This will help increase the level of efficiency of these organizations and these will become profitable establishments.
  4. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Is caste-based reservation policy in professional colleges justified? Arguments : I. Yes. The step is a must to bring the underprivileged at par with the privileged ones. II. No. It obstructs the establishment of a classless society. III. Yes. This will help the backward castes and classes of people to come out of the oppression of upper caste people.
  5. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should the Government restrict all political and religious processions without prior permission of the government ? Arguments : I. Yes, such processions lead to riots many times. II. No, this is against the human rights in a democratic country.
  6. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments 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.
  7. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving licence for sale to general public in India? Arguments : I. Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary. II. No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.
  8. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments 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.
  9. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments 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.
  10. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. 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.
  11. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments 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.
  12. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged? Arguments : I. Yes. They will help in industrial development of the country. II. Yes. They will reduce the burden on employment market.
  13. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should all the annual examinations up to Std. V be abolished? Arguments : I. Yes. The young students should not be burdened with such examinations which hampers their natural growth. II. No. The students will not study seriously as they will get automatic promotion to the next class and this will affect them in future.
  14. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. 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.
  15. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should we scrap the system of formal education beyond graduation? Arguments : I. Yes. It will mean taking employment at an early date. II. No. It will mean lack of depth of knowledge.
  16. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary/ Legislative Assembly elections? Arguments : I. Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power. II. No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even up to the age of 80.
  17. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments 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.
  18. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should high chimneys be installed in industries? Arguments : I. Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level. II. No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere.
  19. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Does India need so many plans for development? Arguments : I. Yes. Nothing can be achieved without proper planning. II. No. Too much time, money and energy is wasted on planning.
  20. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published? Arguments : I. Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply. II. No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.
  21. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should colleges be given the status of a university in India? Arguments : I. Yes. Colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid. II. No. It is Utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges.
  22. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Can pollution be controlled? Arguments : I. Yes. If everyone realizes the hazards it may create and cooperates to get rid of it, pollution may be controlled. II. No. The crowded highways, factories and industries and an ever-growing population eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control.
  23. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises? Arguments : I. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public. II. No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.
  24. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should internal assessment in colleges be abolished? Arguments : I. Yes. This will help in reducing the possibility of favouritism. II. No, teaching faculty will lose control over students.
  25. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should all the unauthorized structures in the city be demolished? Arguments : I. No. Where will the people residing in such houses live? II. Yes. This will give a clear message to general public and they will refrain from constructing unauthorized buildings.