A statement is followed by two arguments. Choose the correct option after deciding which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: A proposal has been made to impose a complete ban on the sale of tobacco products in order to improve public health and reduce the incidence of diseases such as cancer and respiratory problems.

Arguments:

I. Yes, a complete ban on tobacco will significantly reduce smoking rates and improve public health..

II. No, such a ban will result in huge economic losses for those employed in the tobacco industry, which would affect many livelihoods.

Direction: A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.

Statement: The government should implement price controls on medicines and medical devices.

Arguments:

I. Yes, price control in healthcare has the noble intention of enhancing patient welfare for poor and middle-class people.

II. No, healthcare organizations will end up inclining losses or making less margin.

Direction: The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I, and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question:

Statement: Should students be encouraged to participate in sports activities along with their academic studies?

Arguments:

1. Yes, because sports activities help in the overall development of students and keep them healthy.

2. No, because sports activities can distract students from their academic studies and lower their academic performance.

Direction: Read the following statement and decide which of the arguments given below is/are strong.

Statement: Is it necessary for junior students to take online classes as per their school timetable?

Argument I: No, taking online classes for long hours may deteriorate their health.

Argument II: Yes, otherwise compromising with study may pose a threat to their future.

Direction: Below given is a statement followed by two arguments. Read them carefully and decide which of the arguments is/are strong.

Statement: Should the sale of all the products made in China be banned in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes, It will help the local business to grow in the home market, which can’t compete against Chinese products due to their low prices.

II. No, many people can’t afford expensive products.

Below given is a statement along with two arguments. Read them carefully and decide which of the arguments is/are strong.

Statements: Is there any need to organize cultural activities in colleges?

Arguments: 

I. Yes, students get exposure to various sports and other activities and recognize their potential.

II. No, students go to college to attend lectures of their respective subjects not for these activities.

A statement is followed by two arguments in the given question. Choose the correct option after deciding which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: The government has proposed a law requiring all public schools to start their day at 8:00 AM instead of the current 7:00 AM to ensure students get adequate sleep.

Arguments:

1. Yes, starting school later will allow students to get more sleep, which is crucial for their health and academic performance.

2. No, starting school later will disrupt the schedule of working parents who need to drop their children off early and then commute to work.

Direction: The question below consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: Should India stop all trade activities with Pakistan due to the increase in terrorist attacks in recent years?
Arguments:
(I) Yes, This will give them a lesson.
(II) No, India should deal with this situation with other tactics.

Statement: Should the government ban the use of plastic bags?

Arguments:

1. Yes, because plastic bags are non-biodegradable and cause significant environmental damage.

2. No, because plastic bags are convenient and cost-effective for consumers.

Directions: The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: Should there be a ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens?

Argument:

I. Yes: Junk food is unhealthy and contributes to obesity and other health issues among children.

II. No: It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children eat healthy, not the schools.

Directions: Read the following question and decide which of the arguments that follow is/are strong.

Statements:

Should parents invest as much in educating their daughters as much as they spend on educating their sons?

Arguments:

1) No, almost all data points to the fact that boys are way more intelligent than girls.

2) No, though girls may be intelligent, parents have to keep money aside for their marriages.

Read the following question and decide which of the arguments that follow are strong.

Question:

Should a cricket team have more than one captain during a match?

Arguments:

1) No, one needs to make decisions the spot and there won't be time to resolve conflicting ideas between the captains on the field if such a senario emerges.

2)Yes, it is always better to take more brains coming to the understanding before taking any decision.

A statement is given below, followed by two arguments, 1 and 2. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is strong and supports the given statements.

Statement: Should taxes be abolished in a developing country like India?

Argument 1: No, taxes are a good source of Income for the government to take steps for the development of the country.

Argument 2: Yes, these taxes are NOT used for the goodwill of the nation.

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement:

SEBI recently launched a mobile app on investor education. The new app aims to empower investors with accurate knowledge about the securities market. It is currently available in Hindi and English.

Arguments:

I: New investors who have recently entered the markets will be highly benefitted.

II: Some investors who knows neither Hindi nor English language will not be able to use it.

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement:

Recently, a social media app has announced the launch of a feature that will remind the people to keep the track of the amount of time they have spent on that platform and they must take some break from it. Even the users can set reminders for themselves so, that they don't scroll for a longer duration. Will the people welcome this initiative?

Argument:

I. People will oppose this initiative as it is not beneficial for them.

II. People will accept the initiative because it will help them to utilise their time for other things.

Below given is a statement along with two arguments. Read them carefully and decide which of the arguments is/are strong.

Statements: Is there any need to organize cultural activities in colleges?

Arguments: 

I. Yes, students get exposure to various sports and other activities and recognize their potential.

II. No, students go to college to attend lectures of their respective subjects not for these activities.

Direction: Below given is a statement followed by two arguments. Read them carefully and decide which of the arguments is/are strong.

Statement: Should the sale of all the products made in China be banned in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes, It will help the local business to grow in the home market, which can’t compete against Chinese products due to their low prices.

II. No, many people can’t afford expensive products.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: When children wear school dress, they feel that they belong to a particular organization and make them realize that they are all equal in front of the educational organization.

Argument:

I. Kids from different families and economic conditions come to the school. Since there is a lot of differences among them, it is the school uniform that acts as a catalyst in making them one.

II. It teaches discipline.

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: While countries around the world turn to lockdowns to stop the spread of COVID-19, some people question the method’s effectiveness and even forgo the facts to spread misinformation.

Argument:

I. Lockdowns may not be 100 percent effective, but has greatly reduced the transmission of the coronavirus.

II. The enormous potential used in daily life is now blocked, as the students are continuing the study with the help of different digital learning platforms.

Statement:

Should speed driving be imposed heavy penalties?

Arguments:

I. Yes, speed driving, is one of the major causes of road deaths as per statistics.

II. No, speed driving helps a person to reach his destination soon.

In the question, one statement is given, followed by two arguments 1 and 2. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, supports the given statements.

Statements: Should mid-day meals in government schools be stopped?

Argument 1: No, it provides at least one meal to underprivileged children.

Argument 2: Yes, it provides a wrong incentive to attend school. 

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: “The best way of finding out about another culture is by immersing yourself in it, and you can only do that by living in a country. Once you are working, your holiday or experiences overseas might be limited to only two to four weeks per year so studying abroad is a great opportunity to remain in a country and learn all about it over a longer time.”

Argument:

I. It provides an opportunity to expand one's field of view and helps one to understand and analyze problems and phenomena from a longer-term, worldwide perspective.

II. Studying abroad inevitably entails longer traveling times, potentially with connecting flights and/or stopovers.

Direction: The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: When children wear school dress, they feel that they belong to a particular organization and make them realize that they are all equal in front of the educational organization.

Argument:

I. Kids from different families and economic conditions come to the school. Since there is a lot of differences among them, it is the school uniform that acts as a catalyst in making them one.

II. It teaches discipline.

Directions: The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: Should fashionable dresses be banned?

Argument:

I. Yes, fashion keeps changing and hence consumption of cloth increases.

II. No. fashionable clothes are a person's self-expression and therefore his/her fundamental right.

Direction: A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.

Statement:

The government should implement price controls on medicines and medical devices.

Arguments:

I. Yes, price control in healthcare has the noble intention of enhancing patient welfare for poor and middle-class people.

II. No, healthcare organizations will end up inclining losses or making less margin.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument.

Statement:

Should speed driving be imposed heavy penalties?

Arguments:

I. Yes, speed driving, is one of the major causes of road deaths as per statistics.

II. No, speed driving helps a person to reach his destination soon.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: Should all refugees who make unauthorized entry into a country, be forced to go back to their homeland?

Argument:

I. Yes, because they occupy a lot of land.

II. No, because refugees are people who have fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and have crossed an international border to find safety in another country.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. It is powered by blockchain technology, which allows the exchange of virtual coins like bitcoin and ether.

Argument:

I. It can be easily issued by any central bank or agency.

II. It is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange.

Direction: The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement:

Recently, a social media app has announced the launch of a feature that will remind the people to keep the track of the amount of time they have spent on that platform and they must take some break from it. Even the users can set reminders for themselves so, that they don't scroll for a longer duration. Will the people welcome this initiative?

Argument:

I. People will oppose this initiative as it is not beneficial for them.

II. People will accept the initiative because it will help them to utilise their time for other things.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument.

Statement:

Should speed driving be imposed heavy penalties?

Arguments:

I. Yes, speed driving, is one of the major causes of road deaths as per statistics.

II. No, speed driving helps a person to reach his destination soon.

Statement: Environmentalists came together on 11 January to demonstrate against the government’s decision to allow the expansion of the ski area at the Unesco World Heritage Site. Protesters said the move would breach nature protection laws, destroy hundred-year-old pine trees, and subsequently endanger local wildlife.

Argument:

I. Unesco World Heritage Site is a VIP area where rich people live.

II. Expansion of ski will harm the environment and wildlife.

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: Docprime tech has launched India’s first health locker integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). ABDM was launched in August 2020 to develop an integrated digital health infrastructure in the country.

Argument:

I. This will be a new era of the digital revolution in Indian healthcare.

II. Previously the healthcare system was poor in India.

Statement: The biggest advantage of an online course is that your classroom and instructor (theoretically) are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your only excuse for missing class is not getting online! Otherwise, everything is available to you. You can get announcements, access notes, review assignments, take practice quizzes, discuss questions, chat with fellow students, and study any time you want. Other than certain due dates, you make your own schedule for completing the requirements of the course.

Argument:

I. Online courses offer flexibility.

II. Online courses are convenient.

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: 

A few months ago in country Z, a new highway was constructed that connects the two main cities. It has not only reduced the distance but also the traveling time. Still, the highway is not being used up to that level. 

Argument:

I. Most people are not aware of the new highway that's why it is under-utilised.

II. The highway is not useful for the public.

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: With the rise of the industries and the migration of people from villages to cities in search of employment, there has been a regular increase in the problem of proper housing and unhygienic living conditions. These reasons have given rise to factors that cause pollution. It is an issue that creates economic, physical, and social troubles. Environmental pollution is of five basic types namely, Air, Water, Soil, and Noise pollution. 

Argument:

I. Environmental pollution does not cause any harm to people lives.

II. Industrial pollution can cause environmental pollution.

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: While countries around the world turn to lockdowns to stop the spread of COVID-19, some people question the method’s effectiveness and even forgo the facts to spread misinformation.

Argument:

I. Lockdowns may not be 100 percent effective but has greatly reduced the transmission of the coronavirus.

II. The enormous potential used in daily life is now blocked, as the students are continuing their studies with the help of different digital learning platforms.

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: “The best way of finding out about another culture is by immersing yourself in it, and you can only do that by living in a country. Once you are working, your holiday or experiences overseas might be limited to only two to four weeks per year so studying abroad is a great opportunity to remain in a country and learn all about it over a longer time.”

Argument:

I. It provides an opportunity to expand one's field of view and helps one to understand and analyze problems and phenomena from a longer-term, worldwide perspective.

II. Studying abroad inevitably entails longer traveling times, potentially with connecting flights and/or stopovers.

A statement is followed by two arguments in the given question. Choose the correct option after deciding which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: The government has proposed a law requiring all public schools to start their day at 8:00 AM instead of the current 7:00 AM to ensure students get adequate sleep.

Arguments:

1. Yes, starting school later will allow students to get more sleep, which is crucial for their health and academic performance.

2. No, starting school later will disrupt the schedule of working parents who need to drop their children off early and then commute to work.

Direction: The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: When children wear school dress, they feel that they belong to a particular organization and make them realize that they are all equal in front of the educational organization.

Argument:

I. Kids from different families and economic conditions come to the school. Since there is a lot of differences among them, it is the school uniform that acts as a catalyst in making them one.

II. It teaches discipline.

Direction: A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.

Statement: The government should implement price controls on medicines and medical devices.

Arguments:

I. Yes, price control in healthcare has the noble intention of enhancing patient welfare for poor and middle-class people.

II. No, healthcare organizations will end up inclining losses or making less margin.

The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: Inequality emerged as a central issue for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) because of the growing body of evidence that inequalities in income and wealth cause economic instability.

Assumption:

I. Life expectancy is shorter and mortality rates are higher in more unequal societies.

II. Inequality drives status competition, which drives personal debt and consumerism.

Directions: The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: Should there be a ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens?

Argument:

I. Yes: Junk food is unhealthy and contributes to obesity and other health issues among children.

II. No: It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their children eat healthy, not the schools.

Direction: The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I, and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question:

Statement: Should students be encouraged to participate in sports activities along with their academic studies?

Arguments:

1. Yes, because sports activities help in the overall development of students and keep them healthy.

2. No, because sports activities can distract students from their academic studies and lower their academic performance.

Direction: Below given is a statement followed by two arguments. Read them carefully and decide which of the arguments is/are strong.

Statement: Should the sale of all the products made in China be banned in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes, It will help the local business to grow in the home market, which can’t compete against Chinese products due to their low prices.

II. No, many people can’t afford expensive products.

A statement is given below followed by two arguments. You have to read them carefully and decide which of the arguements is strong based upon the given statement.

Statement: The Rich are becoming more rich day by day and the Poor are becoming more poor day by day.

Argument:

I. The poor do not want to become rich.

II. The rich have more ways to deploy their resources as compared to the poor.

In the following question, a statement is given followed by two arguments. You have to decide which argument(s) are strong in the given statement.

Statements: Should TV reality shows be completely banned in India?

Arguments:

I. No, there should be no such ban on the creative pursuits of the filmmaker.

II. Yes, this will significantly damage the mind and kill the time of the young generation.

Direction: The question below consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a "strong" argument and which is a "weak" argument.

Statement: Should India stop all trade activities with Pakistan due to the increase in terrorist attacks in recent years?
Arguments:
(I) Yes, This will give them a lesson.
(II) No, India should deal with this situation with other tactics.

Directions: The question given below is followed by two arguments. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument.

Statement: Indian public schools failed to provide education during the lockdown.

 Arguments

I  Yes, as families did not have digital devices and access to digital mediums of education.

II Yes, as gendered access to digital mediums excluded many girls from education during the lockdown.

Direction: Below given is a statement followed by two arguments. Read them carefully and decide which of the arguments is/are strong.

Statement: The city administration has decided to ban the use of private vehicles in the central business district during peak hours to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

Arguments:

1. Yes, this will significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the central business district.

2. No, this will be inconvenient for the people who rely on private vehicles for their daily commute.

Statement: Should the government ban the use of plastic bags?

Arguments:

1. Yes, because plastic bags are non-biodegradable and cause significant environmental damage.

2. No, because plastic bags are convenient and cost-effective for consumers.