Statement: Should the education at all levels be offered only in vernacular medium? Arguments: I.Yes. This is the only way to enhance performance of the students. II.No. This will severely affect acquiring knowledge for want of good text books in vernacular medium.
Teaching in vernacular medium would surely make it easy for students to grasp. But the use of 'only' in argument I makes if invalid. Also, teaching in international language would open up more avenues for students - in procuring books and study material, in going abroad for studies as well as taking up jobs which require interaction with people of different nationalities. So, argument II holds strong,
Statement: Should the railways immediately stop issuing free passes to all its employees? Arguments: I.No. The employees have the right to travel free. II.Yes. This will help railways to provide better facility.
Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks? Arguments: I.No. People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks. II.Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.
Clearly, the proposed scheme would discourage people from keeping deposits for longer durations (the rate of interest being the same for short durations) and not draw in more funds. So, only argument I holds.
Statement: Should there be compulsory medical examination of both the man and the woman before they marry each other? Arguments: I.No. This is an intrusion to the privacy of an individual and hence cannot be tolerated. II.Yes. This will substantially reduce the risk of giving birth to children with serious ailments.
Statement: Should all news be controlled by Government in a democracy? Arguments: I.Yes. Variety of news only confuses people. II.No. Controlled news loses credibility.
Clearly, the variety of news helps people to develop their own views. So, argument I is vague. Also, controlled news shall be a partial produce. So, it loses credibility Thus, argument II holds.
Statement: Should there be a ban on product advertising? Arguments: I.No. It is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than your other competitors, the product will not be sold. II.Yes. The money spent on advertising is very huge and it inflates the cost of the product.
Clearly, it is the advertisement which makes the customer aware of the qualities of the product and leads him to buy it. So, argument I is valid. But at the same time, advertising nowadays has become a costly affair and the expenses on it add to the price of the product. So, argument II also holds strong.
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