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Statement: Should the election commission (EC) make it mandatory for political parties to give 33 per cent tickets to women? Arguments: I. Yes, the move will ensure larger percentage women's representation in political arena. II. No, the move will compel the parties to distribute tickets to women for those seats where possibility to win is less.

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:

I; I is a strong argument because it is true that the out come of the move will result as a explained in the argument I. but II is weak because the abuse of a situation is inherent in any move.

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