The question given below consists of a statement,followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. Give answer (a) if only argument I is strong, (b) if only argument II is strong, (c) if either I or II is strong, (d) if neither I nor II is strong and (e) if both I and II are strong.
Statement: Should those who receive dowry,despite the law prohibiting it, be punished?
Arguments: I. Yes. Those who violate the law,must be punished.
II. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.

Options

A. if only argument I is strong.
B. if only argument II is strong.
C. if either argument I or II is strong.
D. if neither argument I nor II is strong.

Answer

A

Explanation

Argument I is strong because it is desirable as social evils must be uprooted. Argument II is weak because it is vague.