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Statement Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country? Argument I. Yes, it is expensive and therefore,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 is strong
if either I or II is strong
if neither I nor II is strong

Correct Answer: if only Argument II is strong

Explanation:

Restrictions on the diet of people will deny them their basic human right. So, only Argument II holds

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