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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 children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age?

Arguments :
I. Yes. Such matter can only be solved by legal means.
II. Yes. Only this will bring some relief to poor parents.

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 children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age?

Arguments :
I. Yes. Such matter can only be solved by legal means.
II. Yes. Only this will bring some relief to poor parents.
Correct Answer Neither I nor II is strong

Taking care of the parents is a moral duty of the children and cannot be thrust upon them legally, nor such a compulsion can ensure good care of the old people. So, none of the arguments holds strong.

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