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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 there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary/Legislative Assembly elections?
Arguments: I. Yes. Generally,people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power.
II. No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even upto the age of 80.

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:
D

Argument I is weak because it is an argument by giving example. Argument II is also weak because it is not true.
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