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Statement: Should medical colleges be allowed to admit students even after the commencement of their session, if the seats remain unfilled? Arguments: I. Yes, unfilled seats will weaken the economic condition of the colleges. II. No, this will hamper the study of the students of the entire batch .

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 is strong because weakness in financial condition will lead to inadequate infrastructure facilities . II is a weak argument. Because the losers will be only those students who join the course after the commencement of the session .

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