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In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by arguments numbered I, II, III, IV. Decide which of the arguments are 'strong' arguments and which are 'weak' arguments ?

Statement: Should the rule of wearing a helmet for both driver and pillion rider while driving a motor bike be enforced strictly?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is a rule and should be followed strictly by all.
II. No, each individual knows how to protect his own life and it should be left to this discretion.
III. No, it does not ensure safety as only the head is protected and rest of the body is not.
IV. Yes, it is a necessity as head, being the most sensitive organ, is protected by the helmet.

A
None is strong.
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B
I and III are strong.
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C
I and IV are strong.
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D
II and IV are strong.
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E
All are strong.
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Solution

The correct option is C I and IV are strong.
Arguments I and IV are strong because the rule of wearing a helmet for both driver and pillion rider while driving a motor bike should be followed strictly by all. It protects our head which is the most sensitive organ of human body.

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