Statement and Argument - Questions and Answers

6. Statement : Should the maintenance of all roads in the big cities be entrusted to private companies?Arguments : I. Yes, this is the only way to ensure good conditions of the roads throughout the year. II. No, the private companies are not capable of maintaining all the roads.

7. Statement : Should India stop exploring presence of hydrocarbons in both onshare and offshore locations?Arguments : I. Yes, these leads to wastage of precious resources as the hydrocarbon reserves are scanty. II. No, we must try to become less dependent on foreign countries for our energy needs by exploring all possibilities.

8. Statement : Should there be a complete ban on sale of soft drinks within the premises of all the schools in India?Arguments : I. Yes, this will considerably decrease the consumption of such drinks by the school children as these contain harmful chemicals. II. No, the authorities do not have right to impose such restrictions in a democratic country.

9. Statement : Should there be only one rate of income tax for all tax paying individual with different income levels?Arguments : I. No, those who earn more should pay income tax at higher rates as they have more disposable income at their hands. II. Yes, this will considerably reduce the complexities in processing the income tax returns filed by the individuals.

10. Statement : Should the Government provide books to all the students upto Xth standard at no cost in the schools across India?Arguments : I. No, rich people will unduly get benefitted by this as they otherwise can afford to buy books for their children. II. Yes, this will considerably improve the level of education and also will reduce school dropont rates.