Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Dual citizenship policy weighs diaspora engagement (capital, skills, networks) against administrative/legal complexity. The question is whether NRIs should be entitled to dual citizenship.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Argument I cites a primary policy goal—stronger bonds and potential economic benefits—squarely pertinent to the objective of dual citizenship. Argument II claims uneven benefit due to foreign legal limits, but that does not invalidate offering it to those for whom it is legally possible.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) I is strong: closer affiliation can raise remittances, investment, tourism, philanthropy, and knowledge transfer.2) II is weak: feasibility varying by country does not negate value for eligible NRIs; policy can be extended where reciprocally permitted without harming others.3) Hence, only I is strong.
Verification / Alternative check:
Many nations deploy tailored diaspora schemes despite heterogenous host-country rules; partial eligibility is common in public policy.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Only II” misreads a logistical constraint as a decisive policy refutation; “either/neither/both” misclassify strengths.
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming a policy must benefit 100% of the target group to be worthwhile.
Final Answer:
If only argument I is strong.
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