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The following question consist of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement : Should the council of ministers once appointed be kept the same for the entire period intervening two elections?

Arguments: I. No. The shuffling of ministers and portfolios is a healthy democratic process.

                 II. Yes. The ministers do not get a hold on their portfolio unless they are kept for a longer duration.


A) if only argument I is strong

B) if only argument II is strong

C) if either I or II is strong

D) if neither I nor II is strong

E) if both I and II are strong.

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

Shuffling of Cabinet ministers is just not a regular process, but a step to ensure proper working and implementation of schemes and avoid corruption. So, none of the arguments holds strong.