The following 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 there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamen­tary/Legislative Assembly elections?

Arguments:

I. Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power.

II. No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even up to the age of 80.

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

Statement: Should ‘computer knowledge’ be made a compulsory subject for all the students at the secondary school level?

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.

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 there be a complete ban on the use of all types of chemical pesticides in India?

Arguments:

I. No. The pests will destroy all the crops and the farmers will have nothing to harvest.

II. Yes. The chemical pesticides used in agriculture pollute the water underground and this has become a serious health hazard.

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

Statement: Should cutting of trees be banned altogether?

Arguments:

I. Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance.
II. No. A total ban would harm timber-based industries.

The following 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 Doordarshan be given au­tonomous status?

Argument:

I. Yes. It will help Doordarshan to have fair and impartial coverage of all important events.

II. No. The coverage of events will be decided by a few who may not have a healthy outlook.

The following 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 all the unauthorized struc­tures in the city be demolished?

Arguments:

$\mathrm{I}.$ No. Where will the people resid­ing in such houses live.
$\mathrm{II}.$ Yes. This will give a clear mes­sage to the general public, and they will refrain from constructing unauthorized buildings.

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 youngsters below 21 years of age be disallowed from going to a beer bar.

Arguments: 

I. No. It is not correct to prevent matured young­sters above 18 years of age who can vote, from having fun.

II. Yes. The entry fee to such pubs should also be hiked.

III. No. There is no such curb in western countries.

IV. Yes. This will help in preventing youngsters from getting into bad company and imbibing bad habits.

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 women be given equal opportu­nity in the matter of employment in every field?

Arguments:

 I. Yes. They are equally capable.

II. No. They have to shoulder household responsi­bilities.

III. Yes. They should also go into the outside world.

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 the system of Lok Adalats and mobile courts be encouraged in India?

Arguments: 

I. Yes. It helps to grant speedy justice to the masses.

II. Yes. The dispensing of minor cases at this level would reduce the burden on the higher courts.

III. No. These courts are usually partial in justice.