Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''Strong'' arguments and ''Weak'' arguments insofar as they relate to the question. ''Strong'' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. ''Weak'' arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
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Statement:
Should India adopt open ballot system for election in Upper House?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it would lessen the problem of cross-voting as well as the problem of money power.
II. No, this would increase the number of cases regarding anti-defection.
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- if only argument I is strong
- if only argument II is strong
- if either I or II is strong
- if neither I nor II is strong; and
- if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: A
I is strong because it is based on an established fact. II is weak because it is not true.
