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Statement: Should the person debarred from contesting election by the Election Commission be allowed to become the Chief minister of state? Arguments: I. No, because if a debarred person is allowed to hold the office of chief minister, he/she will not be able to become an MLA or MLC within the stipulated period of six months according to the Indian Constitution. II. Yes, we are a democracy ruled by people and not by law alone. Therefore judicial conviction should be set aside by people 's mandate.

if only argument I is strong.
if only argument II is strong.
If either I or II is strong.
if neither I nor II is strong

Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.

Explanation:

Our constitution allows the governor of a state to appoint any person as a Chief Minister of state. It is also important that the person appointed as a CM should become MLA or MLC within stipulated time of six months. Hence I is strong.
II is weak because we are indirectly ruled by our Constitution. Judiciary an plays important role and compels people to abide by law. Therefore people's mandate cannot set aside by judicial conviction.

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