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 individuals/institutes having treasures of national significance like Nobel Prizes,hand them over to the Central Government for their safe custody?
Arguments: I. Yes. The individuals or institutions do not have enough resources to protect them.
II. No. These are the property of the individuals/institutions who win them and should be in their custody.

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

B

Explanation

Argument I is weak because it is not true. Argument II is strong because it states genuine reason as the awards are given for individual excellence.