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Strong argument and which is a weak argument.
Question: Should the government increase taxes on alcohol and tobacco products?
Argument I: Yes, the government should increase taxes on alcohol and tobacco products. Higher taxes will discourage people from consuming these harmful products and will also generate additional revenue for the government.
Argument II: No, the government should not increase taxes on alcohol and tobacco products. Higher taxes will only lead to an increase in black market sales and smuggling of these products, which will be difficult to control.
Strong argument: Argument I - Yes, the government should increase taxes on alcohol and tobacco products. Higher taxes will discourage people from consuming these harmful products and will also generate additional revenue for the government.
Weak argument: Argument II - No, the government should not increase taxes on alcohol and tobacco products. Higher taxes will only lead to an increase in black market sales and smuggling of these products, which will be difficult to control.
Explanation: Argument I presents a strong argument as it provides valid reasons for increasing taxes on alcohol and tobacco products. It highlights the potential benefits of discouraging consumption and generating additional revenue. On the other hand, Argument II presents a weak argument as it only focuses on the potential negative consequences of higher taxes without considering the potential benefits. Additionally, it assumes that increased taxes will inevitably lead to an increase in black market sales and smuggling, without providing sufficient evidence to support this claim.
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Just introducing Gross Happiness Index (GHI) is highly unlikely to greatly help India in becoming a prosperous nation. Thus, I is a weak argument. II is vague and unclear on the point of GHI. Thus, even II is a weak argument.