Directions: The critical reasoning question is based on a short argument, a set of statements, or a plan of action. For each question, select the best answer of the choices given and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit.
Statement: In 2017, India passed the Maternity (Amendment) Bill that increased the right to paid maternity leave for working women from 12 weeks to 26 weeks—the third highest in the world. Yet, there is a catch—the law is applicable only to those who work in a company with at least 10 employees. Which of the following statements weakens the need of long maternity leaves?
Maternity leaves help new mothers bond with their children longer.
Maternity leaves can be a burden for the small/medium scaled companies which have a large proportion of female employees.
Maternity leaves help women feel less stressed about finances.

Options

A. Only I and III
B. only II
C. All of the above
D. None of the above