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The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

 Statement: Should those who receive dowry, despite the law prohibiting it, be punished?

Arguments: I. Yes. Those who violated the law, must be punished.

II. No. The Dowry system is firmly rooted in society since time immemorial.


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 I and II are strong.

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Clearly, laws are made to ensure that no person pursues the practice. So, persons who violate the laws need to be punished. Thus, the argument I holds. A wrong practice, no matter how firmly rooted, needs to be ended. So, argument II is vague.