10th Class Mental Ability Statement Analysis Question Bank Statements & Argument

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    Statement:
    Should persons convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest election 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.

    A) only argument I is strong

    B) only argument II is strong

    C) either I or II is strong

    D) neither I nor II is strong

    E) Both I and II are strong

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Explanation                                                                   Option [a] is correct. Clearly, persons with criminal background cannot stand to serve as the representatives of the common people. So, they should not be allowed to contest elections. Thus, only argument I holds, while II does not.


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