The question given below consists of a statement, followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' (arguments) and which is/are 'weak' (arguments) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

**Statement:** Sociologists and political observers believe that making educational qualifications mandatory for election candidates would be discriminatory since it would naturally deprive Indian citizens of the right to represent their people. They argue that institutional qualifications differ from political acumen and wisdom. In a country like India, where about a quarter of 815 million eligible voters are illiterate, it would be unwise to deny a politically aware and socially conscious individual an election ticket just because he/she lacks minimum qualifications.

**Should "literacy" be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India?**

**Arguments:**

I. No, mere literacy does not guarantee an individual's political maturity.

II. Yes, illiterate people are less likely to make politically wiser decisions when voting for the right candidate or party.

III. No, voting is the constitutional right of every citizen.

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The question given below consists of a statement, followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' (arguments) and which is/are 'weak' (arguments) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

**Statement:** Sociologists and political observers believe that making educational qualifications mandatory for election candidates would be discriminatory since it would naturally deprive Indian citizens of the right to represent their people. They argue that institutional qualifications differ from political acumen and wisdom. In a country like India, where about a quarter of 815 million eligible voters are illiterate, it would be unwise to deny a politically aware and socially conscious individual an election ticket just because he/she lacks minimum qualifications.

**Should "literacy" be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India?**

**Arguments:**

I. No, mere literacy does not guarantee an individual's political maturity.

II. Yes, illiterate people are less likely to make politically wiser decisions when voting for the right candidate or party.

III. No, voting is the constitutional right of every citizen.

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**Solution:**

1. Argument II states that illiterate individuals are less likely to make wise political decisions and can be easily misled or influenced. This is a valid concern, so Argument II is strong.

2. Argument I points out that literacy alone does not ensure political maturity or awareness. A literate person may not necessarily be politically conscious, which makes this argument strong as well.

3. Argument III emphasizes that voting is a constitutional right granted to all citizens regardless of literacy. This is a fundamental legal principle, making Argument III strong.

Since all three arguments present valid points supporting different aspects of the issue, all are strong.

**Answer:** All are strong

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