Statement and Argument MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Statement and Argument, a fundamental topic in the field of Logical Reasoning. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Statement and Argument MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q11.
Statement: Should family planning be made compulsory in India?
Arguments:

I. Yes. Looking to the miserable conditions in India, there is no other go.
II. No. In India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenets of some of the religions.
Discuss
Answer: (d).Both I and II are strong
Q12.
Statement: Should income tax be abolished in India?
Arguments:

I. Yes. It is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners.
II. No. It is a good source of revenue.
Discuss
Answer: (b).Only argument II is strong
Q13.
Statement: Should there be a ceiling on the salary of top executives of multinationals in our country?
Arguments:

I. Yes. Otherwise it would lead to unhealthy competition and our own industry would not be able to withstand that.
II. No. With the accent on liberalization of economy, any such move would be counter-productive. Once the economy picks up, this disparity will be reduced.
Discuss
Answer: (d).Both I and II are strong
Q14.
Statement: Should school education be made free in India?
Arguments:

I. Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
II. No. It would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.
Discuss
Answer: (b).Only argument II is strong
Q15.
Statement: Should import duty on all the electronic goods be dispensed with?
Arguments:

I. No. This will considerably reduce the income of the government and will adversely affect the developmental activities.
II. No. The local manufacturers will not be able to compete with the foreign manufacturers who are technologically far superior.
Discuss
Answer: (b).Only argument II is strong
Q16.
Statement: Should colleges be given the status of a university in India?
Arguments:

I. Yes. Colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid.
II. No. It is Utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges.
Discuss
Answer: (d).Neither I nor II is strong
Q17.
Statement: Should the prestigious people who have committed crime unknowingly, be met with special treatment?
Arguments:

I. Yes. The prestigious people do not commit crime intentionally.
II. No. It is our policy that everybody is equal before the law.
Discuss
Answer: (b).Only argument II is strong
Q18.
Statement: Can pollution be controlled?
Arguments:

I. Yes. If everyone realizes the hazards it may create and cooperates to get rid of it, pollution may be controlled.
II. No. The crowded highways, factories and industries and an ever-growing population eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control.
Discuss
Answer: (c).Either I or II is strong
Q19.
Statement: Should the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises?
Arguments:

I. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public.
II. No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.
Discuss
Answer: (d).Neither I nor II is strong
Q20.
Statement: Should internal assessment in colleges be abolished?
Arguments:

I. Yes. This will help in reducing the possibility of favouritism.
II. No, teaching faculty will lose control over students.
Discuss
Answer: (a).Only argument I is strong
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