Question

Statement: Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants of parliamentary elections in any constituency?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.
II. No. In a democracy any person fulfulling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is E Both I and II are strong

Clearly, if there were less candidates, the voters would find it easy to make a choice. So, argument I holds. Also, every person satisfyong the conditions laid down by the Constitution must be given an opportunity and should not be denied the same just to cut down the number of canditates. So, argument II also holds strong.