each of the questions from 1 to 5 a statement followed by two arguments
is given. You have to decide which of the given statements is a strong
argument and which is weak argument. Give answer (A) if only first
argument is strong, give answer (B) if only second argument is strong,
give answer (C) if either first or second argument is strong, give
answer (D) if neither first nor second argument is strong and given
answer (E) if both first and second arguments are strong.
1. Statement—Should military training be made compulsory in our country like other countries?
Arguments :
I. Yes, every citizen has right to protect his country.
II. No, it is against the policy of non-violence.
Ans : (A)
2. Statement—Should octroi be abolished?
Arguments :I. No, it will adversely affect government revenues.
II. Yes, it will eliminate an important source of corruption.
Ans : (E)
3. Statement—Should competitive examinations for selecting candidates for jobs, be of objective test only?
Arguments :
I. Yes, the assessment of objective test is reliable.
II. No, the number of questions to be answered is always very large.
Ans : (A)
4. Statement—Should those who receive dowry be encouraged ?
Arguments :I. Yes, due to this, the number of those who receive dowry will decrease.
II. No, due to this the number of those who receive dowry will increase.
Ans : (B)
5. Statement—Should jobs be delinked with academic degrees and diplomas?
Arguments :
I. Yes, a very large number of candidates will apply so that the competition will be tough and the candidates will prepare more.
II. No, importance of higher education will be diminished.
Ans : (E)
