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Statement : Should persons convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India ?
Arguments :
I. No. Such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country.
II. Yes. It is democracy - let people decide whom to vote.

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

The correct option is C Only argument I is strong
Should persons convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India ?
Person who have done criminal offence are not trustworthy to represent people because there are chances they can be harmful for common people once they came to power even in case of democratic country.
Thus argument I is true.
Hence, Option A is correct.

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