Statement and Argument Questions For Practice

Q-11. Statement :
Should students take part in politics?

Arguments:
I. Yes, it inculcates in them qualities of leadership.
II. No, they should study and build up their career.

Q-12. Statement :
Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states?

Arguments:
I. No, it is against the policy of overall development of the country.
II. Yes, large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.

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Answer: (b) only argument II is strong.
Solution:
An equitable distribution of foreign investment is a must for uniform development all over the country. So, argument II holds. Also, no backward state ought to be neglected, rather such states should be prepared and shaped up to attract foreign investment as well. So, I does not hold.

Q-13. Statement
Should luxury hotels be banned in India?

Arguments:-
I. Yes, they are places from where international criminals operate.
II. No, affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.

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Answer: (b) only argument II is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, the luxury hotels are a mark of country's standard and a place for staying for the affluent foreign tourists. So, argument II holds.
Argument I is not a strong reason because ban on hotels is not a way to do away with the activities of inter-national criminals.

Q-14. Statement:
Should India engage into a dialogue with neighboring countries to stop cross border tension?

Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.
II. No, neighboring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities.

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Answer: (a) only argument I is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, peaceful settlement through mutual agreement is the best option, whatever be the issue. So, argument I holds strong. Moreover, the problem indicated in II can be curbed by constant check and vigilance. So, II seems to be vague.

Q-15. Statement:-
Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals?

Arguments:-
I. Yes, trappers are making a lot of money.
II. No, bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.

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Answer: (d) if neither I nor II is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, ban is necessary to protect our natural environment. So, none of arguments is strong enough.