Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? Arguments : I. Yes. The victims must be saved at all cost. II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.

The correct answer is: Only argument II is strong.

Argument I is a weak argument because it is based on the assumption that the victims must be saved at all cost. However, there are other factors to consider, such as the possibility of setting a precedent for future kidnappings. Argument II is a strong argument because it is based on the principle that paying ransom encourages kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.

Here are some additional details about each argument:

• Argument I is based on the assumption that the victims must be saved at all cost. However, there are other factors to consider, such as the possibility of setting a precedent for future kidnappings. If governments or individuals are seen as willing to pay ransom, it could encourage more kidnappers to take hostages. This could lead to an increase in kidnappings, which would harm the victims and society as a whole.
• Argument II is based on the principle that paying ransom encourages kidnappers to continue their sinister activities. This is a well-established principle in the field of criminal justice. When criminals are rewarded for their crimes, they are more likely to continue committing crimes. This is why it is important to deter crime, and one way to do this is to ensure that criminals are not rewarded for their crimes.

In conclusion, only argument II is strong. Argument I is a weak argument because it is based on an assumption that is not always true.