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Statement: Should non - non vegetarian food be totally banned in our country? Arguments: I. Yes. It is expensive and therefor it is beyond the means of most people in our country. II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.

if only argument I is strong
if only argument II are strong
if either I or II is strong
if neither I nor II is strong and

Correct Answer: if only argument II are strong

Explanation:

Clearly, restriction on the diet of people will be denying them their basic human right. So, only argument II holds.

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