Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered (A), (B) and (C). You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement : Should there be a cap on drawing groundwater for irrigation purposes in India ?
Arguments:
(A) No, irrigation is of prime importance for food production in India and it is heavily dependent on groundwater in many parts of the country.
(B) Yes, water tables have gone down to alarmingly low levels in some parts of the country where irrigation is primarily dependent ori groundwater, which may lead · to serious environmental consequences.
(C) Yes, India just cannot afford to draw groundwater any further as the international agencies have cautioned India against it.

Options

A. Only (A) and (B) are strong
B. Only (B) and (C) are strong
C. Only(A) and (C) are strong
D. All (A), (B) and (C) are strong

Answer

a

Explanation

Both argument (A) and (B) are strong. Which clearly show the importance of irrigation nad environmental consequences of reducing groundwater level. Argument ( c) is not strong.