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Statement: Should children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age? Arguments: Yes. Such matter can only be solved by legal means. Yes. Only this will bring some relief to poor parents.

Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Both I and II are strong

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is strong

Explanation:

Taking care of the parents is a moral duty of the children and cannot be thrust upon them legally, nor such a compulsion can ensure good care of the old people. So, none of the arguments holds strong.

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