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The question given below consists of a statement,followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. Give answer (a) if only argument I is strong, (b) if only argument II is strong, (c) if either I or II is strong, (d) if neither I nor II is strong and (e) if both I and II are strong.
Statement: Should the prestigious people who have committed crime unknowingly,be met with special treatment?
Arguments: I. Yes. The prestigious people do not commit crime intentionally.
II. No. It is our policy that everybody is equal before the law.

A

if only argument I is strong.

B

if only argument II is strong.

C

if either argument I or II is strong.

D

if neither argument I nor II is strong.

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The correct Answer is:
B

Argument I is weak because it is wrongly assumed. Argument II is strong because it is true.
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