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Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.
'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.
Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement:  Should all the annual examinations up to Std. V be abolished?
Arguments: 
(I) Yes. The young students should not be burdened with examinations which hampers their natural growth.
(II) No. The students will not study seriously as they will get automatic promotion to the next class and this will affect them in them future.
  • a)
    Only argument I is strong.
  • b)
    Only argument II is strong.
  • c)
    Either I or II is strong.
  • d)
    Both I and II are strong.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranab Goyal answered
Understanding the Arguments
In evaluating whether all annual examinations up to Std. V should be abolished, we need to analyze the strength of the arguments presented.
Argument I: Strong Argument
- The first argument supports abolishing examinations by stating that:
- Young students should not face the burden of examinations.
- Such pressures can hinder their natural development and growth.
This argument is strong because it emphasizes the psychological and developmental needs of children, advocating for a more supportive learning environment.
Argument II: Strong Argument
- The second argument opposes the abolition of examinations, highlighting:
- If students are granted automatic promotion, they may not take their studies seriously.
- This could have detrimental effects on their future academic performance.
This argument is also strong as it addresses the potential long-term consequences of removing examinations, emphasizing the importance of accountability in education.
Conclusion: Both Arguments Hold Weight
- Both arguments present valid points:
- Argument I focuses on the immediate well-being and growth of young learners.
- Argument II stresses the importance of maintaining educational standards for future success.
Thus, the correct response that both arguments are significant in their perspectives reinforces the idea that educational policies must balance the emotional and developmental needs of students with the necessity of fostering a serious attitude towards learning. Hence, the conclusion that both arguments are strong is justified.

Directions: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.
'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.
Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Should there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government?
Arguments: 
(I) No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed.
(II) Yes. The number of ministers should be restricted to a certain percentage of the total number of seats in the parliament to avoid unnecessary expenditure.
  • a)
    Only argument I is strong.
  • b)
    Only argument II is strong.
  • c)
    Either I or II is strong.
  • d)
    Neither I nor II is strong.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Clearly, there should be some norms regarding the number of ministers in the Government as more number of ministers would unnecessarily add to the Government expenditure. o, argument II holds strong. Also, giving liberty to the party in power could promote extension of unreasonable favour to some people at the cost of government funds. So, argument I does not hold.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.
'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.
Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?
Arguments: 
Yes: Banning non-vegetarian food would promote better health and reduce the environmental impact caused by animal farming.
No: Banning non-vegetarian food would have no significant impact on health or the environment, as many other factors contribute more significantly.
  • a)
    Only argument I is strong.
  • b)
    Only argument II is strong.
  • c)
    Either I or II is strong.
  • d)
    Neither I nor II is strong.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
Argument I: This argues for the benefits of banning non-vegetarian food, citing health and environmental improvements. Health benefits from reduced meat consumption can be significant, and animal farming does have a considerable environmental impact.
Argument II: This suggests that banning non-vegetarian food wouldn't significantly affect health or the environment, as other factors play a larger role.
Conclusion: Argument I is strong because it presents a direct and relevant rationale for the ban, whereas Argument II lacks specificity and evidence. Thus, only argument I is strong.
Therefore, Correct Answer- Option A

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.
'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.
Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Should there be reservation in Government jobs for candidates from single child family.
Arguments: 
(I) No. this is not advisable as the jobs should be offered to only deserving candidates without any reservation for a particular group.
(II) Yes. This will help reduce the growing population in India as the parents will be encouraged to adopt single child norm.
  • a)
    Only argument I is strong.
  • b)
    Only argument II is strong.
  • c)
    Either I or II is strong.
  • d)
    Neither I nor II is strong.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
The Government has already made provisions for reservation of jobs for the economically backward sections, which is a must. So, abolishing the practice of reservation altogether has no meaning. Thus, argument I is vague. Also, more reservations would lead to non-recruitment of many more deserving candidates. Besides, such a reservation, if implemented, will cater to the job requirements of only a small section of population and not a major part of it. So, argument II also does not hold strong.

Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
In making decisions about important questions it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the questions.
'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the questions and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question.
Each question below is followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement: Should all the infrastructural development project in India be handed over to the private sector?
Arguments: 
(I) No. The private sector has always been opposed to working on governmental projects
(II) Yes. The private sector can be successful in anything if the government supports it.
  • a)
    Only argument I is strong
  • b)
    Only argument II is strong
  • c)
    Either I or II is strong
  • d)
    Neither I nor II is strong
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
  • Argument I: "No. The private sector has always been opposed to working on governmental projects." -This argument is weak because it is overly generalized and doesn't provide any specific evidence or reasoning about why the private sector might not be suited to handle infrastructural projects. The opposition is not a valid reason for dismissing all projects and lacks context.
  • Argument II: "Yes. The private sector can be successful in anything if the government supports it."-This argument is weak because it assumes that government support will guarantee success without providing any substantial reasons or addressing potential challenges specific to infrastructural projects.
Since both arguments lack depth and relevance in the context of the question, the answer is: d) Neither I nor II is strong

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