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  1. Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should "literacy" be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India?

    Arguments :
    I. No. Mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individual.
    II. Yes. Illiterate people are less likely to make politically wiser decisions of voting for a right candidate or party.
    III. No. Voting is the constitutional right of every citizen.

  2. A.

     None is strong

    B.

     Only I and II are strong

    C.

     Only III is strong

    D.

     Only II and III are strong

    E.

     All are strong

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    Answer : Option E

    Explanation :

    Clearly, illiterate people lack will power and maturity in thoughts. They may easily be misled into false convictions or lured into temptations to vote for a particular group. So, argument II holds. However, a person is literate does not mean that he is conscious of all political movements, which requires practical awareness of everyday events. Thus, I also holds strong. Besides, Constitution has extended the right to vote equally to all its citizens. Hence, III also holds.


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