Satement - Arguments

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The following question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered

 I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak'

 argument.

Statement : Should public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders ?

Arguments : I. No. Such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.

                    II. Yes. People would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.

A. If only argument I is strong
B. If only argument II is strong
C. If either I or II is strong
D. If neither I nor II is strong and
E. If both I and II are strong.

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Statement: Should all the youngsters below 21 years of age be disallowed from going to a beer bar?
Arguments:
I.No. It is not correct to prevent matured youngsters above 18 years of age who can vote, from having fun.
II.Yes. The entry fee to such pubs should also be hiked.
III.No. There is no such curb in western countries.
Iv.Yes. This will help in preventing youngsters from getting into bad company and imbibing bad habits.

A. Only I is strong
B. Only I and III are strong
C. Only III and IV are strong
D. Only I and IV are strong

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Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks?
Arguments:
I.No. People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks.
II.Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.

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 the argument hold strong

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Statement: Is caste-based reservation policy in professional colleges justified?
Arguments:
I.Yes. The step is a must to bring the underprivileged at par with the privileged ones.
II.No. It obstructs the establishment of a classless society.
III.Yes. This will help the backward castes and classes of people to come out of the oppression of upper caste people.

A. Only I and II are strong
B. Only II is strong
C. Only II and III are strong
D. Only I and III are strong

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Statement: Should officers accepting bribe be punished?
Arguments:
I.No. Certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe.
II.Yes. They should do the job they are entrusted with, honestly.

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 the argument hold strong