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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 tuition fees in all post-graduate courses be hiked considerably?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.
    II. No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.

  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 B

    Explanation :

    A hike in fees is no means to make the students more serious in studies. So, argument I is vague. However, with the increase in fees, poor meritorious students would not be able to afford post-graduate studies. So, argument II holds.


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