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Statement: Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? Arguments: I. Yes. the victims must be saved at all cost. II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.

if only argument I is strong
if only argument II are strong
if either I or II is strong
if neither I nor II is strong and

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

Both the argument are strong enough. The condition have to be agreed to, in order to save the life of the victims, though actually tey ought not to be agreed to, as they encourage the sinister activities of the kidnappers.

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