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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'.

  1. Statement
    Should the prestigious people who has committed crime, unmovingly be met with special treatment?
    Arguments
    I. Yes, the prestigious people don't commit crime intentionally.
    II. No, it is our policy that everybody is equal before the law.
    1. if only Argument I is strong
    2. if only Argument II is strong
    3. if either I or II is strong
    4. if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: B

The constitution of India has laid down the doctrine of 'equality before the law' Also we cannot find the intentions of a person behind committing a crime.Hence, only Argument II holds strong.



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