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 the council of ministers once appointed be kept the same for the entire period intervening two elections?
Arguments: I. No. Shuffling of ministers and portfolios is a healthy democratic process.
II. Yes. The ministers do not get a hold on their portfolio unless they are kept for a longer duration.

Options

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

Answer

D

Explanation

I. Weak: It is an opinion as, why the shuffling of ministers would be healthy is not explained. It is not generally accepted. II. Weak: It is an opinion that the ministers should not be changed for an entire span of five years, because they have to learn their job alongside, which may take long time. It is vague as the council of ministers are appointed and elected keeping in mind that whatever job or sector they are given, they would start the work immediately. That is why, they are ministers.