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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.

  1. Statement:
    Should there be a ban on surnames which reflect the cast and religion of persons?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes, This move will encourage communal harmony which is very much desirable in secular states like India.
    II. No, It is against our old social customs and traditions.
    1. if only argument I is strong
    2. if only argument II is strong
    3. if either I or II is strong
    4. if neither I nor II is strong
    5. if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: E

Both communal harmony and furthering of social customs are desirable.



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