Statement: Should the pay scale and conditions of service of government employees be
made applicable to private sector employees?
Arguments:
(i) No, this will develop inertia, inefficiency and would adversely affect spirit of
competition.
(ii) Yes, this will enhance dedication to work and institutional loyalty
Argument (i) is strong.
Argument (ii) is strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Question: Should Judicial Activism be discouraged?
Argument I: No, it would lead to executive dictatorship
Argument II: Yes, Judiciary should stay in the constitutional limits
Argument I is strong
Both the arguments are strong
Both the arguments are strong
Both the arguments are strong
Question: Should the Judiciary be independent of Executive and Legislature?
Argument I: Yes, this is necessary to ensure impartiality in the administration of Justice
Argument II: No, it will develop inertia in Executive and Legislature
Argument I is strong
Argument II is strong
Both the arguments are strong
Both the arguments are strong
Statement: Should military training be made compulsory for all college and university
students?
Arguments:
(i) Yes, this will develop in them a sense of punctuality and discipline
(ii) No, military training should be given only to those students who are physically fit.
Argument (i) is strong
Argument (ii) is strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Statement: Should a strong institution of ombudsman be created in India?
Arguments:
(i) Yes, this will bring transparency and accountability in the administration
(ii) No, this will develop lack of initiative and flexibility in the administration.
Argument (i) is strong.
Argument (ii) is strong.
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Statement: Should the age of marriage be raised to 25 years for boys and 21 for girls?
Arguments:
(i) No, it is difficult to change a social practice in Indian conditions.
(ii) Yes, by that age people develop a sense of responsibility and also complete their
education.
Argument (i) is strong
Argument (i) is strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Should E-Governance be introduced at every level of public administration?
Argument I: Yes, it will reduce corruption
Argument II: No, it will lead to unemployment
Argument I is strong
Argument II is strong
Both the arguments are strong
Both the arguments are strong
Question: Should there be a world Government?
Argument I: Yes, it will eliminate inter-state conflicts
Argument II: No, Rich and Powerful countries will dominate it
Argument I is strong
Argument II is strong
Both the arguments are strong
Both the arguments are strong
Statement: Should internal assessment in colleges and universities be abolished?
Arguments:
(i) Yes, this will eliminate the possibility of favoritism.
(ii) No, teaching faculty will lose control over the students and this would adversely affect their academic growth.
Argument (i) is strong
Argument (ii) is strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Statement: Should students’ union in colleges and universities be abolished?
Arguments:
(i) Yes, it detracts students from academic and career development.
(ii) No, all great leaders have been students’ union leaders.
Argument (i) is strong
Argument (ii) is strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
Both (i) and (ii) are strong
