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Q1 · medium · AI-verified
Statement: Should capital punishment be abolished in India? Argument I: Yes. No one has the right to take another person's life, not even the state. Argument II: No. Capital punishment acts as a strong deterrent against heinous crimes. Which of the following is correct?
  1. Only argument II is strong.
  2. Both arguments I and II are strong.
  3. Neither argument I nor argument II is strong.
  4. Only argument I is strong.
Q2 · medium · AI-verified
Statement: Most people who exercise regularly live longer lives. Conclusion I: Regular exercise is a contributing factor to increased lifespan. Conclusion II: All people who do not exercise will have a shorter lifespan. Which of the following is correct?
  1. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
  2. Only conclusion II follows.
  3. Both conclusions I and II follow.
  4. Only conclusion I follows.
Q3 · medium · AI-verified
Statement: The government should provide free higher education to all citizens. Argument I: Yes. It will ensure equal opportunity for all sections of society. Argument II: Yes. Educated citizens contribute more to national development. Which of the following is correct?
  1. Only argument I is strong.
  2. Only argument II is strong.
  3. Neither argument I nor argument II is strong.
  4. Both arguments I and II are strong.
Q4 · medium · AI-verified
Statement: All fruits are vegetables. All vegetables are nutritious. Conclusion I: All fruits are nutritious. Conclusion II: All nutritious things are fruits. Which of the following is correct?
  1. Only conclusion II follows.
  2. Only conclusion I follows.
  3. Both conclusions I and II follow.
  4. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
Q5 · medium · AI-verified
Statement: All rivers are polluted. All polluted things are harmful. Conclusion I: All rivers are harmful. Conclusion II: Some harmful things are rivers. Which of the following is correct?
  1. Only conclusion I follows.
  2. Both conclusions I and II follow.
  3. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
  4. Only conclusion II follows.
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