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Statement Should there be a total ban on tobacco products and smoking in India? Arguments I. Yes, it is wrong to smoke away millions of rupees. II. No, thousands of workers in the tobacco industry will be not out of employment. III. No, the Government will lose huge amount of money which it earns by way of taxes on these products.

II and III are strong
I and II are strong
II is strong
None is strong

Correct Answer: II and III are strong

Explanation:

II and III are strong. Banning a product would surely render jobless the large number of workers involved in manufacturing it.
So, Argument II holds strong . Also, tobacco products are a source of big revenue for the Government. So, Argument III also holds.

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