Strong and weak arguments based on a statement.
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Q1 · Statement and Arguments · EASY
Statement: Should the government ban the sale of junk food in school canteens? Arguments: I. Yes, junk food causes obesity and health problems in children and the government should protect their health. II. No, children have the right to choose what they want to eat and banning junk food infringes on their freedom. Which argument(s) is/are strong?
Q2 · Statement and Arguments · MEDIUM
Statement: Should private companies be allowed to operate public transport buses in cities? Arguments: I. Yes, private companies can provide better service and efficiency due to competition and profit motive. II. No, private companies will only operate on profitable routes and neglect routes serving poor areas. Which argument(s) is/are strong?
Q3 · Statement and Arguments · MEDIUM
Statement: Should the retirement age for government employees be increased from 60 to 65 years? Arguments: I. Yes, people are living longer and healthier lives now, and experienced employees can contribute more to the organization. II. No, increasing retirement age will block job opportunities for young people who are waiting for employment. III. No, older employees may not be able to adapt to new technologies and modern work methods. Which argument(s) is/are strong?
Q4 · Statement and Arguments · HARD
Statement: Should the government make it mandatory for all citizens to link their Aadhaar number with their bank accounts? Arguments: I. Yes, this will help reduce tax evasion and identify benami transactions and black money. II. Yes, linking Aadhaar will make it easier to deliver government subsidies directly to beneficiaries. III. No, making Aadhaar mandatory violates the right to privacy and forces citizens to share biometric data. IV. No, many poor and rural people do not have Aadhaar cards and will be excluded from banking services. Which combination of arguments is strong?
Q5 · Statement and Arguments · MEDIUM
Statement: "The government should introduce mandatory health insurance for all citizens to reduce the burden on public healthcare." Arguments: I. Yes, because health insurance will ensure that people can afford medical treatment without financial stress. II. No, because it will impose an additional financial burden on low-income families. Which of the following is correct?