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Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. 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.

Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. 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. Correct Answer Neither I nor II is strong

Answer: Option 4

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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Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

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.
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