Subject Experts Solutions for Chapter: Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Exercise 2: Practice Exercise

"Some philosophers believe that a concept which cannot be verified can still be valid because of its inner logic which enables it."

In the light of the above statement, decide the status of the statement given below.

Statement

"Every person has certain inherent and inalienable rights which must be protected by Rule of Law."

Directions: Given below are some statements followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement

Should the pay scale and conditions of service of government employees be made applicable to private sector employees?

Argument

I. No, this will develop inertia, inefficiency and would adversely affect spirit of competition.

II. Yes, this will enhance dedication to work and institutional loyalty.

Given below are some statements followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement

Should a strong institution of ombudsman be created in India?

Argument

I. Yes, this will bring transparency and accountability in the administration.

II. No, this will develop a lack of initiative and flexibility in the administration.

Given below are some statements followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement

Should internal assessment in colleges and universities be abolished?

Argument

I. Yes, this will eliminate the possibility of favouritism

II. No, teaching faculty will lose control over the students and this would adversely affect their academic growth.

Given below are some statements followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement

Should military training be made compulsory for all college and university students?

Argument

I. Yes, this will develop in them a sense of punctuality and discipline.

II. No, military training should be given only to those students who are physically fit.

Given below are some statements followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement

Should students union in colleges and universities be abolished?

Argument

I. Yes, it detracts students from academic and career development.

II. No, all great leaders have been students union leaders.

Given below are some statements followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement

Should the age of marriage be raised to $25 \mathrm{yr}$ for boys and $21$ for girls?

Argument

I. No, it is difficult to change a social practice in Indian conditions.

II. Yes, by that age people develop a sense of responsibility and also complete their education.

Given below is the statement followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Identify the argument which cannot be accepted.