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  1. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should all the criminal convicted for committing murder be awarded capital punishment ?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes, this will be a significant step towards reducing cases of murder in future.
    II. No, nobody has the right to take any person's life irrespective the acts of such individuals.

  2. A.

     Only argument I is strong.

    B.

     Only Argument II is strong.

    C.

     Either I or II is strong.

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong.

    E.

     Both I and II are strong.

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Argument I is strong because by giving capital punishment to murderers, the cases of murdering will be reduced. Argument II is weak because by doing so there will be increase in such criminal cases day-by-day.


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