Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

• Statement:


• Should the rule of wearing a helmet for both driver and pillion rider while driving a motorbike to be enforced strictly?

• Arguments:


• I. Yes. It is a rule and rules should be followed strictly by all.


• II. No. Each individual knows how to protect his own life and it should be left to his discretion.


• III. No. It does not ensure safety as only the head is protected and the rest of the body is not.


• IV. Yes. It is a necessity as head, being the most sensitive organ, is protected by the helmet.

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments.* 'Strong' Arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. * 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question.Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument?

• Statement:


• Should there be a complete ban on setting up thermal power plants in India?

• Arguments:


• I. Yes, this is the only way to control further adds to environmental pollution.


• II. No, there is a huge shortage of electricity in most parts of the country and hence, the generation of electricity needs to be augmented.


• III. No, many developed countries continue to set up thermal power plants in their countries.

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments.* 'Strong' Arguments must be both important and directly related to the question.* 'Weak' Arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument?

• Statement:


• Should all the management institutes in the country be brought under government control?

• Arguments:


• I. No, the government does not have adequate resources to run such institutes effectively.


• II. No, each institute should be given the freedom to function on its own.


• III. Yes, this will enable us to have standardised education for all the students.


• IV. Yes, only then the quality of education would be improved.

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments.* 'Strong' Arguments must be both important and directly related to the question.* 'Weak' Arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument?

• Statement:


• Should the rule of wearing a helmet for both driver and pillion rider while driving a motorbike to be enforced strictly?

• Arguments:


• I. Yes, it is a rule and should be followed strictly by all.


• II. No, each individual knows how to protect his own life and it should be left to this discretion.


• III. No, it does not ensure safety as only the head is protected and the rest of the body is not.


• IV. Yes, it is a necessity as head, being the most sensitive organ, is protected by the helmet.

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments.* 'Strong' Arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. * 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question.Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument?

• Statement:


• Should road repair work in big cities be carried out only late at night?

• Arguments:


• I. No, this way the work will never get completed.


• II. No, there will be an unnecessary use of electricity.


• III. Yes, the commuters will face a lot of problems due to repair work during the day.

Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments.* 'Strong' Arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. * 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question.Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument?

• Statement:


• Should there be a restriction on the construction of high rise buildings in big cities in India?

• Arguments:


• I. No, big cities in India do not have adequate open land plots to accommodate the growing population.


• II. Yes, only the builders and developers benefit from the construction of high-rise buildings.


• III. Yes, the government should first provide adequate infrastructural facilities to the existing buildings before allowing the construction of new high-rise buildings.

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

• Statement:


• Should India immediately stop digging coal from its mines?

• Arguments:


• I. Yes. The present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate.


• II. No. We do not have an alternative energy source of sufficient quantity.


• III. No. This will put millions of people at a disadvantage and their lives will get adversely affected and also the industry.

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

• Statement:


• Should there be a complete ban on Indian professionals seeking jobs elsewhere after getting their education in India? 

• Arguments:


• I. Yes. This is the only way to sustain the present rate of technological development in India.


• II. No. The Indians settled abroad to send a huge amount of foreign exchange and this constitutes a significant part of foreign exchange reserve.


• III. No. The practical knowledge gained by Indians by working in other countries helps India develop its economy.

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

• Statement:


• Should there be only a few banks in place of numerous smaller banks in India? 

• Arguments:


• I. Yes. This will help secure the investor's money as these big banks will be able to withstand intermittent market-related shocks.


• II. No. A large number of people will lose their jobs as after the merger many employees will be redundant.


• III. Yes. This will help consolidate the entire banking industry and will lead to healthy competition.

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

• Statement:


• Should the consumption of aerated drinks be banned in India?

• Arguments:


• I. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the risk of exposing people to some diseases.


• II. No. Each individual should have the right to choose what he wants.


• III. No. There is no confirmed evidence that such products have adverse effects on the human body. IV. Yes. It is banned in many other countries also.