DIRECTIONS :  In each of the following questions, one statement is followed by two arguments, one supporting it and the other against it. If only arguments (a) is strong, then mark A; if only argument (b) is strong, then mark B, if both the arguments (a) and (b) are strong then mark C ; if either (a) or (b) is strong, then mark D and if both (a) and (b) are weak, then mark E.

Q. STATEMENT :  A solution on population explosion must be found immediately.

ARGUMENTS :

(a) Yes – because we do not have enough houses to provide shelter for all.

(b) No – because population resources are the richest wealth of a nation.

STATEMENT :  Russia should have participated in the 1984 Olympics held at Los Angeles.

ARGUMENTS :

(a) Yes – because politics should never interfere in sport.

(b) No – because Russia was genuinely concerned about the safety of its sportsman.

STATEMENT :  Should there be a world government ?

ARGUMENTS :

(a) Yes – it will help in eliminating tension among the nations.

(b) No – then only the developed countries will dominate in the government.

STATEMENT :  Should the political parties be banned ?

ARGUMENTS :

(a) Yes – it is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.

(b) No – it will lead to an end of democracy.

STATEMENT : Should the health care service be nationalized ?

ARGUMENTS :

(a) Yes – it has been done else where also.

(b) No – the quality of health care service will deteriorate.

STATEMENT :  Should the institution of marriages be abolished ?

ARGUMENTS :

(a) Yes – it is already showing cracks.

(b) No – it is necessary for the survival of society.

STATEMENT :  Should election expenses to Central and State legislatures be met by the government?

ARGUMENTS :

(a) Yes – it will put an end to political corruption.

(b) No – it is not done in any country.

STATEMENT :  Should film magazines be banned ?

ARGUMENTS :

(a) Yes – they indulge only in gossip which has a bad influence on the young.

(b) No – Why should they be banned ?

STATEMENT :   Should strikes in Government offices be banned ?

ARGUMENTS :

(a) Yes – the general public is definitely of that opinion.

(b) No – it is against the democratic rights of the public.

STATEMENT :  Should large scale industries be permitted to expand ?

ARGUMENTS :

(a) Yes – Advanced countries have done so.

(b) No – They smother small scale industries which alone can create employment in  the rural areas.