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Chapter
Chapter
14 Statement and

Arguments

Section Level No. of Questions
Concept Applicator Very Easy 25

Concept Builder Easy 10
Concept Cracker Moderate 8

Concept Deviator Difficult 8

THEORY

In this type of question A statement which is based on different issues of the society or nation stated, followed by certain
arguments in favour or against the statement. The candidates have to understand and analyse the statement first then
the arguments and on the basis of analysis he or she has to respond.
Ex. 1:
Statement: Should education be brought under the control of the central Government like defence?
Argument: I. No, Education is a state subject and it should remain with the state. [RBI]
II. Yes, this is the only way to establish uniformity in growth of education across the states.
Solution: As we can understand from the statement that the benefits of they education can reach better to the masses
if looked after by the state governing bodies rather than the central body. So I hold strong. And II is weak.
Ex. 2:
Statement: Should India immediately stop digging coal from its mines? [Bank PO]
Arguments: I. Yes. The present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate.
II. No. We do not have alternate energy source of sufficient quantity.
III. No. This will put millions of people at a disadvantage and their lives will get adversely affected and also the
industry.
(a) Only I and II are strong (b) Only II and III are strong
(c) Only I and III are strong (d) All are strong
(e) None is strong

Solution: (b) we know the reserves of coal are limited, but we don’t have discovered the alternate sources of energy till
date. So, I is not strong. It is true that we haven’t till date found a renewable source of energy which is available in plenty
and can substitute coal. So, II holds strong. Further, stopping coal mining would surely throw the engaged workers out
of employment. So, III also holds strong.