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A statement is followed by two arguments. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement. Statement: There should be a power cut to save electricity. Argument: 1. Yes, it helps in saving electricity and people have to pay less. 2. No, there should be no power cut. Institutions which require 24×7 electricity will be affected.

A statement is followed by two arguments. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement. Statement: There should be a power cut to save electricity. Argument: 1. Yes, it helps in saving electricity and people have to pay less. 2. No, there should be no power cut. Institutions which require 24×7 electricity will be affected. Correct Answer Only argument 2 is strong.

1. Yes, it helps in saving electricity and people have to pay less.→ This argument is not a strong argument. People can save electricity by having control on electricity usage at their personal level. It is also possible to develop other sources of power to reduce usage. A power cut is not a sensible or reasonable action.

2. No, there should be no power cut. Institutions that require 24×7 electricity will be affected. → This argument is a strong argument. There are institutions such as hospitals that require 24 × 7 electricity, in case of power cut they will be affected and may put lives in danger.

Hence, only argument 2 is strong.

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