Q. Statement: Should new universities be established in India?
Arguments:

I. No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy.
II. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.

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Q. Statement: Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?
Arguments:

I. Yes. It is expensive and therefore it is beyond the means of most people in our country.
II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.

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Q. Statement: Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals?
Arguments:

I. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money;
II. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.

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Q. Statement: Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?
Arguments:

I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do?
II. Yes. In a competitive world the rule is 'survival of the fittest'.

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Q. Statement: Should there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary/ Legislative Assembly elections?
Arguments:

I. Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power.
II. No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even up to the age of 80.

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Q. Statement: Should new big industries be started in Mumbai?
Arguments:

I. Yes. It will create job opportunities.
II. No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.

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Q. Statement: Should high chimneys be installed in industries?
Arguments:

I. Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level.
II. No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere.

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Q. Statement: Does India need so many plans for development?
Arguments:

I. Yes. Nothing can be achieved without proper planning.
II. No. Too much time, money and energy is wasted on planning.

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Q. Statement: Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published?
Arguments:

I. Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply.
II. No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.

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

I. Yes. They make their colonies and occupy a lot of land.
II. No. They leave their homes because of hunger or some terror and on human grounds, should not be forced to go back.

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Q. Statement: Should India create a huge oil reserve like some Western countries to face difficult situations in future?
Arguments:

I. No. There is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle.
II. Yes. This will help India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Q. Statement: Should there be more than one High Court in each state in India?
Arguments:

I. No. This will be a sheer wastage of taxpayers' money.
II. Yes. This will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a very long time.

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Q. 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.

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Q. Statement: Should all the practising doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost?
Arguments:

I. No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing?
II. Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices.

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Q. Statement: Should students take part in politics?
Arguments:

I. Yes. It inculcates in them qualities of leadership.
II. No. They should study and build up their career.

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Q. Statement: Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?
Arguments:

I. Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
II. No. Such polls are conducted all over the world.

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Q. Statement: Should the political parties be banned?
Arguments:

I. Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
II. No. It will lead to an end of democracy.

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Q. Statement: Should system of offering jobs only to the wards of government employees be introduced in all government offices in India?
Arguments:

I. No. It denies opportunity to many deserving individuals and government may stand to lose in the long run.
II. No. It is against the principle of equality, does not government owe its responsibility to all its citizens?

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Q. Statement: Should the vehicles older than 15 years be rejected in metros in India?
Arguments:

I. Yes. This is a significant step to lower down the pollution level in metros.
II. No. It will be very difficult for vehicle owners to shift to other parts in country because they will not get suitable job for their very existence.

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Q. Statement: Should the tuition fees in all post-graduate courses be hiked considerably?
Arguments:

I. Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.
II. No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.

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