Multiple choice

Directions: The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Has the recent release of funds by the civil authorities for road repairs in the city been done with an eye on the upcoming mayoral elections?

Arguments: I. Yes, as the city council had been ignoring the request for road repairs for the past year and released funds as soon as election dates were released. II. No, as the mayoral elections have nothing to do with the road repairs.

  1. Only I is strong.

  2. Only II is strong.

  3. Both I and II are strong.

  4. Neither I nor II is strong.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as only argument I is strong. It appears as if the city council released funds near the election time as it will draw attention to the civil works that have been undertaken.

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