Statement: Should taxes on colour television be further increased?Arguments:Yes, Colour television is a luxury item and only rich people buy them.No, Televisions are bought by the poor too.

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Statement and Argument Test 3
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Statement: Should taxes on colour television be further increased?
Arguments:
Yes, Colour television is a luxury item and only rich people buy them.
No, Televisions are bought by the poor too.

Only argument I is strong

Only argument II is strong

Either I or II is strong

Neither I nor II is strong

Explanation:

Answer: Option D
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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Statement: Should the educated unemployed youth be paid "unemployment allowance" by the Government?
Arguments:
Yes. It will provide them some monetary help to either seek employment or to kick-start some self-employment venture.
No. It will dampen their urge to do something to earn their livelihood and thus promote idleness among the unemployed youth.

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