R. S. Aggarwal Solutions for Chapter: Statement - Arguments, Exercise 2: EXERCISE

In the question below is given a statement followed by three arguments numbered I, II, and III. You have to consider the statement and the following arguments, decide which of the arguments is implicit in the statement, and choose your answer accordingly.

Statement: Should there be a total ban on tobacco products and smoking in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes. It is wrong to smoke away millions of money.

II. No. It will throw thousands of workers in the tobacco industry out of employment.

III. No. The government will lose huge amount of money as it will not earn by way of taxes on these products.           

In the question below is given a statement followed by three arguments numbered I, II, and III. You have to consider the statement and the following arguments, decide which of the arguments is implicit in the statement, and choose your answer accordingly.

Statement: Should all the indirect taxes in India be combined into a single tax on all commodities?

Arguments:

I. Yes. This will considerably simplify the tax col­lection mechanism, and the cost of collecting tax will also reduce.

II. Yes. The manufacturers and traders will benefit from this, which will boost tax collection. 

III. No. No other country has adopted such a system.

In the question below is given a statement followed by four arguments numbered I, II, and III. You have to consider the statement and the following arguments, decide which of the arguments is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.

Statement: Should seniority be the only criteria for the promotion?

Arguments:

I. No. It would be an injustice to those juniors who are more deserving and suitable for higher positions than their senior counterparts.
II. Yes. Otherwise, senior employees do feel humili­ated.
III. Yes. Senior employees are more experienced and must be rewarded for the same.

In the question below is given a statement followed by four arguments numbered I, II, III, and IV. You have to consider the statement and the following arguments, decide which of the arguments is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.

Statement : Should trade unions be banned com­pletely?

Arguments:

I. Yes. Workers can concentrate on production.

II. No. This is the only way through which employ­ees can put their demands before the manage­ment.

III. Yes. Employees get their illegal demands fulfilled through these unions.

IV. No. Trade unions are not banned in other eco­nomically advanced countries.

In the question below is given a statement followed by four arguments numbered I, II, III, and IV. You have to consider the statement and the following arguments, decide which of the arguments is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.

Statement : Should all the school teachers be de­barred from giving private tuition?

Arguments:

I. No. The needy students will be deprived of the expertise of these teachers.

II. Yes. This is an injustice to the unemployed edu­cated people who can earn their living by giving tuition.

III. Yes. Only then the quality of teaching in schools will improve.

IV. Yes. Now the salary of these teachers is reason­able. 

In the question below is given a statement followed by three arguments numbered I, II, and III. You have to consider the statement and the following arguments, decide which of the arguments is implicit in the statement, and choose your answer accordingly.

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.

In the question below is given a statement followed by four arguments numbered I, II, III, and IV. You have to consider the statement and the following arguments, decide which of the arguments is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.

Statement: Should the rule of wearing helmet for both driver and pillion rider while driving a motorbike 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. As the majority of two-wheeler accidents result in direct fall of the rider, lead­ing to head injury and finally death.  

In the question below is given a statement followed by four arguments numbered I, II, III, and IV. You have to consider the statement and the following arguments, decide which of the arguments is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.

Statement: Should workers/employees be allowed to participate in the management of factories in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes. It is the present management theory.

II. No. Many workers are illiterate and so their contributions will not be of any value.

III. Yes. Employees-owned companies generally have higher productivity.

IV. No. Employee-union ownership drives up salaries and wages.