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Statement: Should smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol by the actors be completely banned in the movies in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes, this will significantly reduce the trend of smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol among the youth in India.

II. No, there should be no such ban on the creative pursuits of the film maker.

III. No, the films portray the society and hence such scenes should be an integral part of the movie, if the storyline demands so.

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None is strong

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I and II are strong

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II and III are strong

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I and III are strong

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All are strong

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Solution

The correct option is D
I and III are strong

Argument I is strong because such a reduction in trend will be a desirable consequence. Argument II is weak as it silent as to what effect the ban will have on the creative pursuits. III is strong as a ban will take away from the power of the portrayal.

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