Statement Argument (UPES)

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

Do reality shows discourage people from hard work and education?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as participants who turn celebrities through reality shows become so by shameless self-promotion, based on humiliating others and harming relationships for the entertainment of each other and the viewers at home.
II. No, as reality shows create a society whereby we have shared experiences and a strong sense of community.

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

Has the recent release of funds by the civil authorities for road repairs in the city been done with an eye on the upcoming mayoral elections?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as the city council had been ignoring the request for road repairs for the past year and released funds as soon as election dates were released.
II. No, as the mayoral elections have nothing to do with the road repairs.

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

Does capital punishment deter crime?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as fear of execution can play a powerful motivating role in convincing potential criminals not to carry out their acts.
II. No, as heinous crimes often occur in the heat of the moment, with little consideration for their legal repercussions.

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

Should the government allow bullock cart races in the rural games?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as they are a traditional part of the games.
II. No, as the animal rights groups are against bullock car races.

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

Should the shopkeepers demand identification proof before selling army uniforms?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as it will deter anti-social elements from buying fake uniforms and indulging in anti-social activities.
II. No, as anti-social elements will find some other way of acquiring army uniforms.

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

Do beauty contests objectify women?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as women in beauty contests are judged on their physical appearance rather than any other qualities they may possess.
II. No, as the first thing that is noticeable about a woman is her physical appearance.

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

Should peace talks with Pakistan be rescheduled in light of the latest terrorist attacks?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as India thinks that these insurgents are Pakistani state sponsored terrorists.
II. No, as peace cannot be achieved by giving in to the wishes of the terrorists who want to disrupt any peace between the two countries.

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

Does e-commerce help the business of local merchants?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as they can become suppliers for the e-retailers and earn via that route.
II. No, as it takes away business from the local merchants and increases loss percentages in difficult economic times.

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

Are cosmetic procedures discriminatory as only the rich can afford them?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as the cosmetic procedures are very expensive and thus, the rich have unfair advantage as they will look good after these procedures.
II. No, as people have a right to spend their money in any way they like.

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

Does revising for regular revision tests reduce the amount of time for students to do other activities?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as children suffer from low esteem if they get low marks in revision tests.
II. No, as there is no clear evidence that students who study regularly for revision tests do not participate in other activities.

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

Do teachers favour their own gender in coeducational schools?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as gender bias is a major problem at all levels of schooling.
II. No, as there is little evidence to support this claim.

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

Will giving mobile phones to children keep them safe?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as it is easier for parents to stay in touch with their children and for children to contact someone in an emergency.
II. No, as most accidents happen as a result of children being distracted by their phones while walking across roads.

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

Should women stop going out to work when they become mothers?

Arguments:
I. Yes, as mothers who stay home are able to become more fully involved in the upbringing of their children.
II. No, as mothers also need to work and earn to offset the high costs of living and the expenses involved in bringing up children.