Directions: Each 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. 

( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.

Statement 

Should persons convicted of criminal offenses in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?

Arguments 

I. No, such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country. 

II. Yes, it is democracy let people decide whom to vote. 

Statement: 

Should words like 'Smoking is injurious to health' essentially appear on cigarette packs? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, it is a sort of brain wash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff. 

II. No, It hampers the enjoyment of smoking 

Statement: 

Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, this will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote. 

II. No, in a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions. 

Statement: 

Is paying ransom tow agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, The victims must be saved at all cost 

II. No, It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities. 

Statement: 

Is pen mightier than a sword?

Arguments: 

I. Yes, writers influence the thinking of the people. 

II. No, with the help of physical force one can conquer all. 

Which gas is produced when the dilute acids are reacted with metals?

The provision of the power of judicial review and independence of judiciary in the Indian Constitution is taken from which country?

Project tiger programme was launched in: