Test Preparation on UGC NET Data Interpretation 2

Statement Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?

Arguments

I) Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgment for casting their vote.

II) No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.

Statement Should so much money be spent on advertisements? Arguments

I) Yes. It is an essential concomitant in a capitalist economy.

II) No. It leads to wastage of resources.

Statement Should all the legislators be forced to resign from their profession? Arguments

I) Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country.

II) No, nobody will contest election.

What is the smallest number which when divided by 9, 18, 24 leaves a remainder of 5, 14 and 20 respectively?

Statement Should there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools? Arguments

I) Yes, this will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed.

II) No. The college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to the college.

Statement Should India engage into a dialog with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension? Arguments

I) Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.

II) No. Neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive activities. 

Statement Should there be a world government? Arguments

I) Yes. It will help in eliminating tensions among the actions.

II) No. Then, only the developed countries will dominate in the government.

Statement Should the practice of transfers of clerical cadre employees from government offices of one city to those of another be stopped? Arguments

I) No. Transfer of employees is a routine administrative matter and we must continue it.

II) Yes. It involves lot of governmental expenditure and inconvenience too many compared to the benefits it yields.

Statement Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? Arguments

I) Yes. The victims must be saved at all cost.

II) No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities. 

Statement Should religion be banned? Arguments

I) Yes. It develops fanaticism in people.

II) No, Religion binds people together.