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Question 1:
Statement: Should octroi be abolished?
Arguments:
I.Yes. It will eliminate an important source of corruption.
II.No. It will adversely affect government revenues.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Neither I nor II is strong
D. Both I and II are strong
Feedback '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.

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