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The following question consist 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: Is paying the ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action?

Arguments:  I. The victims must be saved at all costs.

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


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 E

Explanation:

Both arguments are strong enough. The conditions have to be agreed to in order to save the life of the victims, though actually, they ought not to be agreed to, as they encourage the sinister activities of the kidnapper.