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In the question, a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement: Should zoos be closed down? Argument I: Yes, imprisoning animals is unethical. Argument II: No, it is fine if some animals are kept in captivity for sake of entertainment.

In the question, a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement: Should zoos be closed down? Argument I: Yes, imprisoning animals is unethical. Argument II: No, it is fine if some animals are kept in captivity for sake of entertainment. Correct Answer Only argument I is strong.

The statement questions whether or not the zoos should be closed. From the given two statements under arguments, the first one states that the zoos must be closed as they are the representation of animal-imprisonment, which is correct, therefore, it suggests that the first argument is strong. 

The second argument negates the previous one by stating that the animals must be used for the sake of entertainment. This argument is weak as zoos do not necessarily captivate  animals for entertainment, but at times for education use as well. In addition, treating animals for entertainment makes this argument weak.

Therefore, only argument I is strong. Answer is option (1).

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