Direction: One or two statements are given, followed by two Arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given Arguments can definitely be drawn from the given statement(s). Indicate your answer.
Statement:
Are harsh punishments more effective in reducing crime?
Arguments:
I. No, Punishment and its harshness should be decided depending on the nature of crime and underlying intentions of a person.
II. Yes, because punishment is deserved in proportion to the seriousness of an offence.
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Direction: One or two statements are given, followed by two Arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given Arguments can definitely be drawn from the given statement(s). Indicate your answer.
Statement:
Are harsh punishments more effective in reducing crime?
Arguments:
I. No, Punishment and its harshness should be decided depending on the nature of crime and underlying intentions of a person.
II. Yes, because punishment is deserved in proportion to the seriousness of an offence.
- 1I is strong argument.false
- 2II is strong argument.false
- 3I and II are strong arguments.true
- 4I and II are poor arguments.false
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Answer : 3. "I and II are strong arguments."
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