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Statement: Should taxes on colour television be further increased? Arguments: Yes, Colour television is a luxury item and only rich people buy them. No, Televisions are bought by the poor too.

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:

Clearly, taxes on an item cannot be increased or decreased on the basis of the financial position of the people who buy it. So, both arguments I and II do not hold strong.

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