Statement and Arguments

Q1 · Statement and Arguments · EASY

Statement: Should the government ban plastic bags in all states of India? Arguments: I. Yes, plastic bags are non-biodegradable and cause environmental pollution. II. No, plastic bag manufacturers will lose their business and become unemployed. Which of the following is correct?

Q2 · Statement and Arguments · MEDIUM

Statement: Should the retirement age of government employees be increased from 60 to 65 years? Arguments: I. Yes, with increasing life expectancy, people can work productively for more years. II. Yes, this will reduce the pension burden on the government. III. No, this will block opportunities for young people seeking government jobs. Which of the following combinations represents strong arguments?

Q3 · Statement and Arguments · MEDIUM

Statement: Should mobile phones be banned in schools for students? Arguments: I. Yes, mobile phones distract students from studies and affect their concentration. II. No, mobile phones are useful for educational purposes and accessing study materials. III. No, students need mobile phones to stay connected with parents in emergencies. Which arguments are strong?

Q4 · Statement and Arguments · HARD

Statement: Should the government make voting compulsory in all elections? Arguments: I. Yes, this will ensure higher voter turnout and more representative democracy. II. No, voting is a right and not a duty, and forcing people violates their freedom. III. Yes, many developed countries have compulsory voting with positive results. IV. No, people who are not interested will cast random votes, reducing election quality. Which combination represents only the strong arguments?

Q5 · Statement and Arguments · MEDIUM

Statement: Should the government ban all private coaching institutes? Arguments: I. Yes, they exploit students financially. II. No, they help students who need extra guidance. Which argument(s) is/are strong?