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20.
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Statement: Should India encourage
exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?
Arguments:
I.
Yes.
We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
II.
No.
Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.
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A.
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Only argument I is
strong
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B.
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Only argument II is
strong
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C.
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Either I or II is
strong
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D.
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Neither I nor II is
strong
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E.
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Both I and II are
strong
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Clearly, India can export only the surplus
and that which can be saved after fulfilling its own needs, to pay for its
imports. Encouragement to export cannot lead to shortages as it shall provide
the resources for imports. So, only argument I holds.
