Statement: Should the government hike postal rates? Arguments: I. No. A large nu

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Statement:
Should the government hike postal rates?
Arguments:
I. No. A large number of poor people get benefits from postal facilities. Increase in postal rates will impede this weaker section to exchange views with others.
II. Yes. Government has been providing postal facility at meagre rates and incurring losses which is not good for the economy of the country.
Options
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; and

Correct Answer

Explanation

Both are strong arguments. I will hinder the poor citizens but II will minimise the loss form postal services to the government.

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Options
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8.
Statement :
1. Some clerks are poor;
2. A is poor
Conclusion :
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II. A has a large family.
Options
A. Both conclusions I and Ii
B. Only conclusion II
C. Only conclusion I follows.
D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion Ii follows.

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