Question

Statement: Should internal assessment in colleges and universities be abolished?
Arguments:
i. Yes, this will eliminate the possibility of favouritism.
ii. No, teaching faculty will lose control over the students and this would adversely affect their academic growth.

• A. Argument (i) is strong.
• B. Argument (ii) is strong.
• C. Both (i) and (ii) are strong.
• D. Neither (i) nor (ii) is strong.

Hint:

In evaluating statement-argument questions, check whether each argument independently addresses the statement with logical relevance and practical significance.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Argument (i) is strong because internal assessments can sometimes lead to bias or favouritism, which impacts fairness and objectivity in grading. Removing such assessments could help standardize evaluation.
Argument (ii) is also strong because internal assessments provide a tool for teachers to monitor student performance and maintain academic discipline. Without them, faculty may lose an important means of guiding and controlling students, potentially harming their academic progress.
Since both arguments present valid, relevant, and significant points, both are considered strong.