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Statement: Should sex education be made a part of syllabus in schools? Arguments: I. Yes, sex will not be considered taboo. II. No, it would increase wrong-doers since they are not so mature.

if only argument I is strong
if only argument II is strong
if both I and II are strong.
if neither I nor II is strong

Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong

Explanation:

A is a weak arguments. What is wrong if sex is considered taboo ? The argument fails to go into reasons . B is not strong because it undermines the capacity of sex education itself.

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