1. Statement : Should the private companies be allowed to build their own railway tracks and run passenger and goods trains in India?Arguments : I. Yes, this will benefit the passengers and other customers as they will get better service at cheaper rates. II. No, the private companies will compromise on safely aspects and hence should not be allowed.

2. Statement : Should India stop spending huge sums of money for producing nuclear weapons?Arguments : I. No, we need to equip ourselves with considerable level of nuclear weapons to ward off any threat from other nations. II. Yes, instead the money should be spent on education and developing infrastructural facilities to boost our economy.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.