Statements and Argument

Q 1: Statement: Should 'computer knowledge' be made a compulsory subject for all students at secondary school certificate (S.S.C.) examination in India? Arguments: I. No, our need is 'bread' for every one, we cannot follow western models. II. Yes, we cannot enter the year 2000 without equipping our children with computers. A)If both I and II are strong B)If only argument I is strong C) If either I or II is strong D) If only argument II is strong Answer : Option D Explanation: I is weak because bread and education are two different things. Comparison of these two has no sense. Both should go parallel. II is strong. In this hi-tech world it should be compulsory for our children to know about computers. Q 2:Statement: Should 'literacy' be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India? Arguments: I. No. mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individuals. II. Yes, illiterate people are less likely to make politically wiser decision of voting for a right candidate or party. A)If both I and II are strong B)If only argument II is strong C)If either I or II is strong D)If only argument I is strong Answer : Option A Explanation: no explanation Q 3:Statement: Should schemes of voluntary retirement be introduced in all sick public sector units in India? Arguments: I. Yes, excess and inefficient staff is one of the reasons of sickness of public sector organisations. II. Yes, this is what private and multinational companies do in developed countries. A)If either I or II is strong B)If only argument I is strong C) If neither I nor II is strong D)None of These Answer : Option B Explanation: No explanation Q 4:Statement: Should system of offering jobs only towards 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 loose in the long run. II. No, it is against the principle of equality and does government not owe responsibility to all its citizens? A)If only argument I is strong B)If only argument II is strong C)If either I or II is strong D) If both I and II are strong Answer : Option D Explanation: No explanation

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