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.

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.

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.

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.

Read the following statement and the arguments that follow. Decide which of the arguments is strong.

Statement:

Young entrepreneurs should be encouraged.

Arguments:

I: Yes, it helps in the industrial development of the country and reduces the burden on the employment market.

II: No They are not experienced and may make losses.

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.

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: Are there any challenges faced in online education?

Argument:

I. Yes, it is a privilege for students from the middle and upper class but it has proved to be a nuisance for students from the lower middle class and people living below the poverty line (BPL).

II. Yes, most of the subjects like beauty culture, fashion design, tailoring, office management, travel and tourism, web design, etc need practical learning so it is difficult to teach them from a distance.

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: 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: 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.

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

1. Patent protection given to patentees puts a huge burden on public's purchasing power in accessing patented medicines.

2. Dependence on other countries for pharmaceutical products is a huge burden for developing and poor countries.

3. Providing medicines to the public at affordable prices is a key goal during the public health policy design in many countries.

4. Governments need to find an appropriate balance between the rights of patentees and the requirements of the patients.

Which of the above assumptions are valid?

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.

Should seniority be the only criterion for the promotion?

Arguments:

1. No: It would be an injustice to those juniors who are deserving and suitable for promotion than their senior counterparts.

2. Yes: Otherwise senior employees may feel humiliated.

3. Yes: Senior employees are more experienced and must be rewarded for the same.  

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. 

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.

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.