Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two argument's numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
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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.
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- if only argument I is strong
- if only argument II are strong
- if either I or II is strong
- if neither I nor II is strong and
- if both I and II are strong.
Correct Option: E
Both the argument are strong enough. The condition have to be agreed to, in order to save the life of the victims, though actually tey ought not to be agreed to, as they encourage the sinister activities of the kidnappers.
