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Statement: Should those who receive dowry, despite the law prohibiting it, be punished? Arguments: Yes. Those who violate the law must be punished. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.

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: Only argument I is strong

Explanation:

Clearly, laws are made to ensure that no person pursues the practice. So, persons who violate the laws need to be punished. Thus, argument I holds. A wrong practice, no matter how firmly rooted, needs to be ended. So, argument II is vague.

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