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Statement Should the government levy tax agricultural income also? Arguments I. Yes, that is the only way to fill government's coffer. II. No, 80% of our population live in rural areas.

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 neither I nor II is strong

Explanation:

Argument I and II both are weak, the argument that government's coffer can be filed only with the tax on agriculture is totally irrelevant secondly, it cannot be said that all the 80% rural population are poor.

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