Statement and Argument: Evaluating Strong Arguments

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong' .

Statement:
Is it fair to ban only instant noodles across the country for containing MSG?
Arguments:
I. Yes, as MSG is harmful and can cause nerve as well as liver damage.
II. No, as there are many other products that are more dangerous and are not banned.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Researchers at Harvard and Oxford universities suggest that schools should open later to help children catch up on their sleep.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as using electronic devices keeps the children up late at night.
II. No, as previous generations have gotten up early and the coming generations should also follow the same pattern.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Uber cab drivers should be made employees.
Arguments:
I. No, as Uber sets drivers up as contractors, so that they could have control over where and when they work.
II. Yes, because this will make them more disciplined.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
It is a good idea for Gurgaon police to have announced Tuesdays as car free days on its five major corridors.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as it will increase the frequency of metro rides, encourage shared journeys and improve shuttle services.
II. No, as it will increase the burden on public transport system.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Participating in story writing competitions organised by publishing houses will bring an aspiring author nearer to being published.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as participating on such a platform will give them exposure and experience to write.
II. No, as losing the competition will make them disheartened.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Corrective surgeries for people who are not grossly disfigured should be banned.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as corrective surgeries for people other than for gross disfigurements can be psychologically damaging.
II. No, it is a matter of personal freedom to be able to get corrective surgeries if one feels the need for them.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Hefty fines should be imposed on people for having clear stagnant water around their residences in light of the dengue epidemic.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as the hefty fines will make them careful of allowing clear stagnant water to stand around their surroundings.
II. No, as they are not responsible for the standing water outside or around their homes, the municipal corporation is.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Organs for transplantation should only be harvested from accident fatalities.
Arguments:
I. No, as one cannot be sure of the accident victims’ medical history.
II. Yes, as one cannot be sure that organs from live donours are being purchased illegally or not.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Corporal punishment is an ideal way for disciplining children.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as engendering respect for authority at an early age is essential for individuals to engage successfully in society.
II. No, as the physical and psychological harms of corporal punishment are long-lasting and outweigh any benefits.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Developed countries are more obligated to combat climate change instead of developing countries.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as the developed countries are responsible for the climate change in the first place.
II. No, as climate change affects everyone equally and so, developing countries should also participate in combating it.

Directions: The statementbelow is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Religious symbols in public buildings such as schools, etc. should be banned.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as our country is secular.
II. No, as banning religious symbols is just another way of unfairly targeting people.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
All nuclear weapons around the world should be banned and destroyed.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as the so called efficacy of nuclear deterrence drives nuclear proliferation and therefore, increases the risk of nuclear weapons being utilised.
II. No, as nuclear weapons are necessary as deterrents against worldwide anarchy.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Social inequalities and deprivation causes crime and thus, more criminals originate from the economically weaker sections of the society.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as people who are destitute are more likely to turn to crime in order to satisfy basic living necessities.
II. No, as some of the biggest crimes that affect society the most are committed by huge multinational companies or wealthy individuals.

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement:
Freedom to access internet encourages democracy.
Arguments:
I. Yes, as the internet allows political dissidents to communicate, organise and grow a grassroots movement.
II. No, as the internet can be used to quash democratic movements.