Q1 · medium · PYQ 2019
A statement is given below, followed by two arguments, 1 and 2. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is strong and supports the given statements.
Statement: Should taxes be abolished in a developing country like India?
Arguments 1: No, taxes are a good source of income for the government to take steps for the development of the country.
Arguments 2: Yes, these taxes are NOT used for the goodwill of the nation.
- Only 1 argument is strong
- Neither arguments 1 nor 2 is strong
- Both argument 1 and 2 are strong
- Only 2 argument is strong
Q2 · medium · PYQ 2018
Given below is a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument.
Statement: Should the private sector be permitted to operate hospitals in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they are operated in advanced western countries.
II. No, it is risky to put the hospitals in private hands.
- Only argument I is strong
- Only argument II is strong
- Neither argument I nor II is strong
- Both arguments I and II are strong
Q3 · medium · PYQ 2019
Statement: Should new big industries be started in Delhi? Arguments I: No, it will add to the city's pollution. Arguments 2: Yes, it will provide employment opportunities.
- Only argument I is strong
- Only arguments 2 is strong
- Both arguments I and 2 are strong
- Neither arguments I nor 2 is strong
Q4 · medium · PYQ 2024
Statement: Should people with educational qualification higher than the optimum requirements be debarred from seeking jobs?
Arguments:
I. No. It will further aggravate the problem of educated unemployment.
II. Yes. It creates complexes among employees and affects the work adversely.
III. No. This goes against the basic rights of the individuals.
IV. Yes. This will increase productivity.
- Only IV is strong.
- Only II and III are strong.
- Only I and II are strong.
- Only III is strong.
Q5 · medium · PYQ 2019
Given below is a statement, followed by two arguments, 1 and 2. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, support(s) the given statements.
Statement: Should lotteries operated by the state be stopped?
Arguments 1: No, government will lose revenue.
Arguments 2: Yes, government should NOT promote gambling.
- Only argument 1 is strong
- Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong
- Only argument 2 is strong
- Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong