Statement and Argument Questions and Answers
Practicing Statement and Argument Questions with Answers involves evaluating the strength and weakness of various arguments related to a given statement. This is a key part of management entrance tests like CAT and MAT, and is used by TCS in its recruitment process. It is fundamental to developing persuasive communication and critical analysis.
Statement and Argument
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11. Statement: "Should India have a national language?" Arguments: I. Yes, it will promote national unity and administrative efficiency. II. No, it will undermine linguistic diversity and regional identities.
- Only I is strong
- Only II is strong
- Both I and II are strong
- Neither I nor II is strong
12. Statement: "Should India privatize all public sector banks?" Arguments: I. Yes, it will improve efficiency and reduce non-performing assets. II. No, it will lead to neglect of rural areas and priority sector lending.
- Only I is strong
- Only II is strong
- Both I and II are strong
- Neither I nor II is strong
13. Statement: "Should India have a common entrance exam for all undergraduate courses?" Arguments: I. Yes, it will reduce stress on students from multiple exams and ensure standardization. II. No, different courses require different aptitude testing methods.
- Only I is strong
- Only II is strong
- Both I and II are strong
- Neither I nor II is strong
14. Statement: "Should India have a one-time agricultural loan waiver?" Arguments: I. Yes, it will provide immediate relief to distressed farmers. II. No, it will damage credit discipline and burden the exchequer.
- Only I is strong
- Only II is strong
- Both I and II are strong
- Neither I nor II is strong
15. Statement: "Should India allow foreign direct investment in retail?" Arguments: I. Yes, it will bring modern technology and benefit consumers with better choices. II. No, it will destroy small retailers and traditional kirana stores.
- Only I is strong
- Only II is strong
- Both I and II are strong
- Neither I nor II is strong
16. Statement: "Should India have a national ban on firecrackers?" Arguments: I. Yes, it will reduce air pollution and prevent health hazards. II. No, it will affect traditional celebrations and livelihood of workers.
- Only I is strong
- Only II is strong
- Both I and II are strong
- Neither I nor II is strong
17. Statement: "Should India have a national education policy with common curriculum?" Arguments: I. Yes, it will ensure uniform quality of education across states. II. No, it will ignore regional needs and cultural specificities.
- Only I is strong
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- Both I and II are strong
- Neither I nor II is strong
18. Statement: "Should India have a national health service like the UK?" Arguments: I. Yes, it will provide free healthcare to all citizens and reduce out-of-pocket expenses. II. No, it will be too expensive and require massive tax increases.
- Only I is strong
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- Neither I nor II is strong
19. Statement: "Should India have a national ban on online gaming?" Arguments: I. Yes, it will prevent addiction and financial losses among youth. II. No, it will drive gaming underground and affect legitimate businesses.
- Only I is strong
- Only II is strong
- Both I and II are strong
- Neither I nor II is strong
20. Statement: "Should India have mandatory military training for all college students?" Arguments: I. Yes, it will instill discipline and patriotism in youth. II. No, it will disrupt academic schedules and force career choices.
- Only I is strong
- Only II is strong
- Both I and II are strong
- Neither I nor II is strong