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 there be reservation in Government jobs for candidates from single child family?
Arguments: I. No. This is not advisable as the jobs should be offered to only deserving candidates without any reservation for a particular group.
II. Yes. This will help reduce the growing population in India as the parents will be encouraged to adopt single child norm.

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

D

Explanation

Argument I is weak because it is vague. There is already reservation for the backward sections of the society. Argument II is also weak because more reservations would lead to non-recruitment of more deserving candidates.