Statement and Argument Questions For Government Exam
Q-36. Statement:-
Should colleges be given the status of a university in India?
Arguments:-
I. Yes, colleges are in a better position to assess the students performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid.
II. No, it is utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges.
Answer: (d) neither I nor II is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, at the college level, all the students are assessed according to their performance in the University Exams and not on the basis of any criteria of a more intimate dealings with the students. So, argument I is vague. Also, at this level the awarding of degrees is impartial and simply based on his performance. So, argument II also does not hold.
Q-37. Statement:-
Should our country extend generous behaviour and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbors?
Arguments:-
I. Yes, goodwill always pays dividend.
II. No, our generous behaviour and goodwill will be considered as our weakness.
Answer: (e) both argument I and II are strong.
Solution:
Clearly, a good behaviour may at some point of time lead to mutual discussions and peaceful settlement of • issues in the long urn. So, argument I holds strong. However, such a behaviour may be mistaken for our weakness and it would be difficult to continue with it if the other country doesn't stop its sinister activities. Hence, II also holds.
Q-38. Statement :-
Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas?
Arguments:-
I. Yes, rural people are creative.
II. Yes, this would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.
Answer: (b) only argument II is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, cottage industries need to be promoted to create more job opportunities for rural people in the villages themselves. The reason that rural people are creative is vague. So, only argument II holds.
Q-39. Statement:-
Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India?
Arguments:-
I. Yes, they must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all.
II. No, we have enough talent, let them stay where they want.
Answer: (d) neither I nor II is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, every person must be free to work where ever he wants and no compulsion should be made to confine one to one's own country. So, argument I is vague. However, talented scientists can be of great benefit to the nation and some alternatives as special incentives or better
prospects may be made available to them to retain them within their
motherland. So, argument II also does not hold.
Q-40. Statement :
Should Judiciary be independent of the executive?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive.
II. No, the executive would not be able to take bold
measures.
Answer: (a) only argument I is strong.
Solution:
Clearly, independent judiciary is necessary for impartial judgement so that the Executive does not take wrong measure. So, only argument I holds.
