Statement: Should persons convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?
Arguments:
1. No. Such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country.
2. Yes. It is democracy - let people decide whom to vote
Answer: A
Clearly, persons with criminal background cannot stand to serve as the representatives of the common people. So, they should not be allowed to contest elections. Thus, only argument I holds, while II does not