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Statement: Should Parliamentary and Assembly elections in India be clubbed together? Arguments: I. Yes, it will bring down the costs of conducting the elections. II. No, our country consists of a large number of illiterate voters who lack sufficient ability to carry these two responsibilities together and this in the long run will jeopardise our democracy.

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: if only argument I is strong

Explanation:

Argument I is strong because cost-cutting is desirable, II is weak because illiteracy and lack of ability will be as much an impediment in a combined election as in separate elections.

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