Statement: Should persons convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?
Arguments:
No. Such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country.
Yes. It is democracy - let people decide whom to vote.
Options
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
Only argument I is strong
Explanation
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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