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Statement: Is using Gandhi (father of the Indian nation) as a brand an insult to him? Arguments: I. No, if we name a road, park, street, stadium etc using the name of Gandhi, why using his name as a brand will be an insult to him? II. Yes, it is against the National Emblems Act and any contract entered into under the Indian Contract Act which violates any Indian low is void ab initio.

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:

II is strong because it tells why the move is illegal. I is weak because the given analogy is not appropriate. Nor is it convincing.

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