Discussion Forum

The following question consist of a statement followed by three or four arguments I,II,III & IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement : Should people with educational qualifications higher than the optimum requirements be debarred from seeking jobs?

Arguments: I.No. It will further aggravate the problem of educated unemployment.

II. Yes. It creates complexity among employees and affects the work adversely.

III. No. This goes against the basic rights of the individuals

IV. Yes. This will increase productivity.

Answer:

Explanation:

 The issue discussed in the statement is nowhere related to increasing unemployment as the number of vacancies filled in will remain the same. Also, in a working place, it is the performance of the individual that matters and that makes him more or less wanted, and not his educational qualifications, So, neither I nor II holds strong. Besides, the needs of a job are laid down in the desired qualifications for the job. So, the recruitment of more qualified people cannot augment productivity. Thus, IV also does not hold strong. However, it is the right of an individual to get the post for which he fulfils the eligibility criteria, whatever his extra merits. Hence, argument III holds strong.