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.
Give answer:
- (A) If only argument I is strong
- (B) If only argument II is strong
- (C) If either I or II is strong
- (D) If neither I nor II is strong and
- (E) If both I and II are strong.
32. | Statement: Should the oil companies be allowed to fix the price of petroleum products depending on market conditions?
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Clearly, oil is an essential commodity and its prices govern the prices of other essential commodities. As such, the interest of the common people must be taken care of, rather than the profitability of some oil companies. So, only argument II holds strong. |
33. | Statement: Should the education at all levels be offered only in vernacular medium?
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Teaching in vernacular medium would surely make it easy for students to grasp. But the use of ‘only’ in argument I makes if invalid. Also, teaching in international language would open up more avenues for students – in procuring books and study material, in going abroad for studies as well as taking up jobs which require interaction with people of different nationalities. So, argument II holds strong, |
34. | Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks?
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Clearly, the proposed scheme would discourage people from keeping deposits for longer durations (the rate of interest being the same for short durations) and not draw in more funds. So, only argument I holds. |
35. | Statement: Should all news be controlled by Government in a democracy?
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Clearly, the variety of news helps people to develop their own views. So, argument I is vague. Also, controlled news shall be a partial produce. So, it loses credibility Thus, argument II holds. |