A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question.
Question:
Should education at primary level be in mother tongue?
Arguments:
1: Yes, it helps the students to understand the concepts easily.
2: No, finding tuition teachers in mother tongue is difficult.
The question asks whether primary education should be conducted in the mother tongue. We need to evaluate the strength of the two given arguments.
Argument 1 states that using the mother tongue helps students understand concepts easily. This is a widely accepted pedagogical principle. Learning in a familiar language reduces cognitive load, allowing students to focus on grasping the subject matter rather than struggling with language barriers. Therefore, this argument is strong as it directly relates to the effectiveness of learning.
Argument 2 points out the difficulty in finding tuition teachers who use the mother tongue. While finding support outside the classroom can be a practical challenge, it doesn't undermine the core educational benefit of learning in one's native language within the primary school system itself. This argument addresses a secondary logistical issue, not the fundamental advantage of mother-tongue instruction.
Based on the analysis, Argument 1 presents a valid and strong reason supporting mother-tongue education at the primary level due to its direct impact on student understanding. Argument 2 presents a practical difficulty but does not outweigh the fundamental pedagogical advantages highlighted in Argument 1.
Therefore, only Argument 1 is strong.
A statement is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement.
Statement:
Officers in the administrative departments should be transferred.
Arguments:
1. Yes, they get friendly with people and can be manipulated by them.
2. No, officers do not like to get transferred frequently.
In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.
Statement: Should the sale of alcohol near highways be banned?
Argument I: No, people should have the freedom to decide as it is their fundamental right.
Argument II: Yes, 90% of road accidents involve drivers who are under influence of alcohol.A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question.
Question:
Should plastic bags be banned in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is one of the sources of pollution and causes many diseases.
II. No, other alternatives of plastic may not be that colourful and attractive.A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question.
Question:
Should all criminals be given severe punishments?
Arguments:
1. Yes. It will induce fear in criminals and crime would reduce greatly.
2. No. Human life is precious, and criminals should also be given a chance to improve.
A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question.
Question:
Are joint families better than nuclear families?
Arguments:
1. Yes, joint families ensure security and the burden of work is shared.
2. No, nuclear families ensure freedom and there is no disturbance.
A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question.
Question:
Should vegetarian food be banned in India?
Arguments:
I. No, it is cheap source of protein and other minerals and a lot of people can afford it.
II. No, it will violate people's freedom.