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Statement : Should taxes on colour television be further increased ?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Colour television is a luxury item and only rich people buy them.
II. No. Televisions are bought by the poor too.

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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E

Both I and II are strong

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Solution

The correct option is D Neither I nor II is strong
Clearly, taxes on an item cannot be increased or decreased on the basis of the financial position of the people who buy it. So, both arguments I and II do not hold strong.

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