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Directions:  In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to distinguish between 'strong' argument and 'weak' argument. A 'strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong' and which is 'weak'. 

Statement:
Should we impart sex education in schools? 
Arguments:
I. Yes, all the progressive nations do so. 
II. No, we cannot impart it in co-educational school. 

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Important Questions on Statement and Arguments

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Directions:  In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to distinguish between 'strong' argument and 'weak' argument. A 'strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong' and which is 'weak'. 

Statement:
Should there be a ban on product advertisements? 
Arguments:
I. No, it is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than that of your other competitors, the products will not be sold.
II. Yes, the money spend on advertising is very huge and it inflates the cost of the product. 

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In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to distinguish between 'strong' argument and 'weak' argument. A 'strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong' and which is 'weak.' 

Statement: 
Should there be a ceiling on the salary of top executives of multinationals in our country? 
Arguments:
I. Yes, otherwise it would lead to unhealthy competition and comparison and our own industry would not be able to withstand that.
II. No, with the accent of liberalisation of the economy, any such move would be counter-productive. Once the economy picks-up, this disparity will be reduced.

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Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to distinguish between 'strong' argument and 'weak' argument. A 'strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong' and which is 'weak'. 

Statement:
Should the government levy a tax on agricultural income also? 
Arguments:
I. Yes, that is the only way to fill the government's coffer. 
II. No, 80% of our population live in rural areas.

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Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to distinguish between 'strong' argument and 'weak' argument. A 'strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong' and which is 'weak'. 

Statement:
Should public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders? 
Arguments:
I. No, such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress. 
II. Yes, people would like to pay their homage to the departed soul. 

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In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to distinguish between 'strong' argument and 'weak' argument. A 'strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong' and which is 'weak'. 

Statement:
Keeping in consideration the longivity of life in India, should the age limit for retirement in government jobs be increased? 
Arguments:
I. Yes, other countries have decided so long before.
II. Yes, it is the actual demand of lakhs of employees. 

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In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to distinguish between 'strong' argument and 'weak' argument. A 'strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong' and which is 'weak'. 
 
Statement:
Should young enterpreneurs be encouraged? 
Arguments:
I. Yes, they will help in the industrial development of the country. 
II. Yes, they will reduce the burden on the employment market. 

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Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to distinguish between 'strong' argument and 'weak' argument. A 'strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong' and which is 'weak'. 

Statement:
Should luxury hotels be banned in India? 
Arguments:
I. Yes, these are places from where international criminals, operate. 
II. No, affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.

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Directions: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to distinguish between 'strong' argument and 'weak' argument. A 'strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong' and which is 'weak'. 
 
Statement:
Should admission to professional courses in India be given only on merit without any concession to any particular group of students? 
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will improve the quality of the professionals as they will be able to complete the courses successfully. 
II. No, this will keep a large number of socially and economically backward students out of the reach of the professional courses.