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The question is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments are strong (those which are both important and directly related to the question) and which of…

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The question is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments are strong (those which are both important and directly related to the question) and which of the arguments are weak (those which are of minor importance and not directly related to the question).
Should all slums in big cities be demolished and the people living in such slums be relocated outside the city limits?
Arguments:
I. No, all these people will lose their home and livelihood and hence they should not be relocated.
II. Yes, slums spoil the look of big cities and hence these slums should be removed.
  1. Only argument I is strong
  2. Only argument II is strong
  3. Both arguments I and II are strong
  4. Neither argument I nor argument II is strong

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Only argument I is strong
I is strong: demolishing slums and relocating residents outside the city would cost them their homes and livelihood, an important and directly relevant consequence. II is weak: the look of a city is of minor importance compared with people's homes and livelihood. Only I is strong.

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