Statement and Argument Questions For Competitive Exam

Q-16. Statement:
Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India?

Arguments:-
I. No, it denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.
II. No, it is against the principle of equality. Does not government Owe its responsibility to all its citizens?

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Answer: (e) if both argument I and II are strong.
Solution:
Merit, fair selection and equal opportunities for all these three factors, if taken care of, can help government recruit competent officials and also fulfil the objectives of the Constitution. Thus, both the arguments hold strong.

Q-17. Statement:
Should young entrepreneurs be encouraged?

Arguments:-
I. Yes, they will help in industrial development of the country.
II. Yes, they will reduce the burden on employment market.

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Answer: (e) both argument I and II are strong.
Solution:
Clearly, encouraging the young entrepreneurs will open up the field for the establishment of new industries. Thus, it shall help in industrial development and not only employ the entrepreneurs but create more job opportunities for others as well. So, both the arguments hold strong.

Q-18. Statement:
Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned?

Arguments:
I. Yes, this leads to indiscriminate female foeticide and
eventually will lead to social imbalance.
II. No, people have a right to know about their unborn child.

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Answer: (a) only argument I is strong.
Solution:
Parents indulging in sex determination of their unborn child generally do so as they want to keep only a boy child and do away with a girl child. So, argument I holds. Also, people have a right to know only about the health, development and general well-being of the child before its birth, and not the sex. So, only argument II does not hold.

Q-19.Statement:
Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?

Arguments:-
I. yes, incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
II. No, rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So, why offer extra incentives!

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Answer: (a) only argument I is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, government jobs in rural areas are underlined with several difficulties. In lieu of these, extra incentives are needed. so, only argument I holds strong.

Q-20. Statement:
Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying duration in banks?

Arguments:-
I. No, people will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks.
II. Yes, this will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.

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Answer: (a) only argument I is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, the proposed scheme would discourage people from keeping deposits for longer durations (the rate of interest being the same for short durations) and not draw in more funds. So, only argument I holds.