R. S. Aggarwal Solutions for Exercise 1: Exercise

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered $I$and $II$. You have to decide which of the arguments a 'strong' argument is and which a 'weak' argument is. Give answer as:

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.

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

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered $I$and $II$. You have to decide which of the arguments a 'strong' argument is and which a 'weak' argument is. Give answer as:

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?

$II.$Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered $I$and $II$. You have to decide which of the arguments a 'strong' argument is and which a 'weak' argument is. Give answer as:

Statement: Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states? 

Arguments:$I.$ No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country.

$II.$Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment. 

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered $I$and $II$. You have to decide which of the arguments a 'strong' argument is and which a 'weak' argument is. Give answer as:

Statement: Should India engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension? 

Arguments:$I.$ Yes, This is the way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.

$II.$No, Neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities.

The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement:

Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals?

Arguments:

I. Yes, trappers are making a lot of money.
II. No, bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered $I$and $II$. You have to decide which of the arguments a 'strong' argument is and which a 'weak' argument is. Give answer as:

Statement: Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India? 

Arguments:$I.$ No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.

$II.$No. It is against the principle of equality. Does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens?

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

Statement: Should we scrap the system of formal education beyond graduation?

Arguments: I. No. Our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.

II. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.

Statement: Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession?Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Arguments: I. Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country.

II. No. Nobody will contest election.