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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 : Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. The victims must be saved at all cost.
    II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.

  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 E

    Explanation :

    Both the arguments are strong enough. The conditions have to be agreed to, in order to save the life of the victims, though actually they ought not to be agreed to, as they encourage the sinister activities of the kidnappers.


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