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Statement: Should the tuition fees in all post-graduate courses be hiked considerably? Arguments: Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality. No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.

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 II is strong

Explanation:

A hike in fees is no means to make the students more serious in studies. So, argument I is vague. However, with the increase in fees, poor meritorious students would not be able to afford post-graduate studies. So, argument II holds.

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