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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 sex determination test during pregnancy be completely banned?
Arguments: I. Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female foeticide and eventually will lead to social imbalance.
II. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.

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:
A

Argument I is strong because female foeticide leads to social imbalance and it is undesirable. Argument II is weak as it is vague.
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