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Statement Should children be prevented completely from watching the television? Arguments I. No, we get vital information regarding education through television. II. Yes, it hampers the study of children.

if only Arguments I is strong
if only Arguments II is strong
if either I or II is strong
if neither I nor II is strong

Correct Answer: if only Arguments I is strong

Explanation:

No, children should not be prevented completely from watching the television because we get vital information regarding education through television and its does not hamper the study of children, if it is watched according to a schedule. So, Argument I is strong, while Argument II is weak.

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