The following question consists of a statement and arguments I and II. Choose the best option:
Statement: Should there be a compulsory medical examination of both the man and the woman before they marry each other?
Argument I: No, this is an intrusion to the privacy of an individual and hence cannot be tolerated.
Argument II: Yes, this will substantially reduce the risk of giving birth to children with serious ailments.

Question

Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Which conclusion would follow on the basis
of given statements.
Statement:
'Some bags are purses',
'All purses are containers' and
'All containers are suitcases'.
Conclusions:
(A) Some suitcases are bags
(B) All purses are bags
(C) All purses are suitcases
(D) Some containers are purses
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer 1

Argument I brings up privacy worries, yet overlooks the possible advantages of the medical examination.
Argument II emphasizes the useful aspect of lowering the chance of health problems in children, thus presenting a more persuasive case for the proposal.

The Correct Option is C

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