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 a ceiling on the salary of top executives of multinationals in our country?
Arguments: I. Yes. Otherwise it would lead to unhealthy competition and our own industry would not be able to withstand that.
II. No. With the accent on liberalization of economy,any such move would be counter-productive. Once the economy picks up, this disparity will be reduced.

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 does not provide sufficient reason. Argument II is strong because it is true.