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A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question. Question: Should all criminals be given severe punishments? Arguments: 1. Yes. It will induce fear in criminals and crime would reduce greatly. 2. No. Human life is precious, and criminals should also be given a chance to improve.

A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the question. Question: Should all criminals be given severe punishments? Arguments: 1. Yes. It will induce fear in criminals and crime would reduce greatly. 2. No. Human life is precious, and criminals should also be given a chance to improve. Correct Answer Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong.

  1. Argument 1 states that by inducing fear of severe punishments, criminals can be stopped from committing more crimes and it implies that this example of punishment for criminals will deter others from involving in criminal activities, thereby reducing the crime rates. Thus, argument 1 is strong.
  2. Argument 2 states that human life being precious should be treated with caution. It suggests moderate measures to deal with criminals by giving them a chance to repent and start their life afresh. It implies that harsh punishments could be too extreme for criminals. Thus, argument 2 is also strong.

Hence, both arguments 1 and 2 are strong.

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Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should all those who are convicted for heinous crimes like murder or rape, beyond all reasonable doubts be given capital punishment or death penalty? Arguments : I. No. The death penalty should be given only in very rare and exceptional cases. II. Yes. This is the only way to punish such people who take others' lives or indulge in inhuman activities. III. Yes. Such severe punishments only will make people refrain from such heinous acts and the society will be safer. IV. No. Those who are repentant for the crime they committed should be given a chance to improve and lead a normal life.
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

Statement : Should all those who are convicted for heinous crimes like murder or rape, beyond all reasonable doubts be given capital punishment or death penalty?

Arguments :
I. No. The death penalty should be given only in very rare and exceptional cases.
II. Yes. This is the only way to punish such people who take others' lives or indulge in inhuman activities.
III. Yes. Such severe punishments only will make people refrain from such heinous acts and the society will be safer.
IV. No. Those who are repentant for the crime they committed should be given a chance to improve and lead a normal life.
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