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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 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.

  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 A

    Explanation :

    Clearly, unscheduled and untimely holidays would naturally cause the work to suffer. So, argument I holds strong. Also, a holiday is not necessary to pay homage to someone. So, argument II is vague.


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