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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 the educated unemployed youth be paid "unemployment allowance" by the Government?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. It will provide them some monetary help to either seek employment or to kick-start some 'self-employment' venture.
    II. No. It will dampen their urge to do something to earn their livelihood and thus promote idleness among the unemployed youth.

  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 :

    Young people, who do not get employment due to the large number of applicants in all fields, must surely be given allowance so that they can support themselves. So, argument I is valid. However, such allowances would mar the spirit to work, in them and make them idle. So, argument II also holds.


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