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Statement: Should all news be controlled by Government in a democracy?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Variety of news only confuses people.
II. No. Controlled news loses credibility.

A
Only argument I is strong
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Only argument II is strong
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Either I or II is strong
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D
Neither I nor II is strong
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E
Both I and II are strong
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Solution

The correct option is B Only argument II is strong
Clearly, the variety of news helps people to develop their own views. So, argument I is vague. Also, controlled news shall be a partial produce. So, it loses credibility. Thus, argument II holds.

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