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Statement: Should hoardings by roadside be banned? Arguments: I. Yes, they are a disturbance to traffic. II. No. it would result in a loss of revenue.

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; and

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

Both are strong argument. A traffic hazard is playing with human lives, which certainly is not desirable. Hence, argument I is strong . II is strong because economic consideration is very important in taking a major decision: consider the tobacco and liquor industries, for example.

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