Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: if either Argument I or II is Strong.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Urban policy must reconcile development with the rights and welfare of informal residents. Both welfare protection and urban expansion present plausible, policy-relevant grounds in different planning frames.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
We test whether each argument can reasonably be considered strong under a coherent policy aim: human cost minimization versus urban capacity creation.
Step-by-Step Solution:
I: Strong under a rights/welfare lens; highlights real displacement and livelihood impacts.II: Strong under a development lens; addresses macro-level spatial needs.Since both can be strong depending on the governing objective, the correct meta-choice is that either can be considered strong.
Verification / Alternative check:
Modern practice uses in-situ upgradation, serviced plots near jobs, and participatory planning to balance I and II.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Choosing only one ignores the legitimate force of the other in its policy frame; choosing neither is too dismissive.
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming demolition or status quo are the only choices; ignoring integration options.
Final Answer:
if either Argument I or II is Strong.
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