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Statement Will the cauveri river water dispute be settled down at last? Arguments I. Yes the politicians of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will come to some satisfactory political settlement. II. No, both the states have their own interests, hence the dispute will be prolonged.

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 neither I nor II is strong

Explanation:

None of the argument is strong because both the argument are based on hypothetical facts.

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