Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' argument so for as they relate to the questions. 'Weak' argument may not be directly related to the trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two argument numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak'.
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Statement
Should person convicted of criminal offenses in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?
Argument
I. No, such person cannot serve the cause of the people and country .
II. Yes,it is democracy -Let people decide whom to vote.
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- if only Argument I is strong
- if only Argument II is strong
- if either I or II is strong
- if neither I nor II is strong
Correct Option: A
Person with criminal background cannot stand to serve as the representatives of the common people, so they should not allowed to contest elections .Hence only Argument I hold strong
