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Statement: Should there be a ban on the persons providing services to more than one firm or organisation? Arguments: I. Yes. It will reduce the problem of unemployment to some extent. II. No. It will create a lot of frustration and large amount of dissatisfaction and disappointment among the skillful and intellectual classes.

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:

I is not the appropriate way to reduce unemployment. Hence, I is a weak argument. II is obviously strong; otherwise the intellectual classes will feel humiliated and it will hamper the progress of the nation in the long run.

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