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Consider the statement and the following arguments and decide which of the argument is strong with respect to the statement. Statement: Whenever the national anthem is sung, people should stand upright and respect it. Arguments: I. Yes, it shows respect and pride for the country, as we are its citizens. II. No, we don't need to claim patriotism unnecessarily.

Consider the statement and the following arguments and decide which of the argument is strong with respect to the statement. Statement: Whenever the national anthem is sung, people should stand upright and respect it. Arguments: I. Yes, it shows respect and pride for the country, as we are its citizens. II. No, we don't need to claim patriotism unnecessarily. Correct Answer Only argument I is strong.

The statement suggests that people should respect the national anthem.

  • Argument I agrees with the statement and justifies that as the citizens of the country, people should show respect and pride by standing upright during the national anthem. There is no loss in standing upright when the national anthem is being played. On the contrary, one may feel a sense of patriotism during the act. So, argument I is strong.
  • Argument II disagrees with the statement suggesting it to be unnecessary patriotism. However, the word "unnecessary" is used without justifying why is it unnecessary or useless. Rather, it can be considered as one of the ways in which patriotism can be cultivated or sustained. Thus, argument II is not strong.

Hence the correct answer is option 3.

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