Statement: Should octroi be abolished?
Arguments:
Yes. It will eliminate an important source of corruption.
No. It will adversely affect government revenues.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Octroi is a custom duty. If octroi is abolished, the practice of bringing in things from foreign countries illegally will be abolished. So, argument I holds strong. Also, if octroi is abolished, the income to the government in the way of the duty paid shall be diminished. So, argument II also holds strong.
Answer: Option D
Octroi is a custom duty. If octroi is abolished, the practice of bringing in things from foreign countries illegally will be abolished. So, argument I holds strong. Also, if octroi is abolished, the income to the government in the way of the duty paid shall be diminished. So, argument II also holds strong.