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 I or II is strong
D. if neither I nor II is strong

Answer

D

Explanation

I. Weak: It is an opinion as how it would be unhealthy and why the industry will not be able to withstand it has not been explained. There is no supporting fact. II. Weak: The argument is based on an assumption that such an activity would be counterproductive. The supporting fact/is missing. Also it assumes that once the economy picks up the disparity will be reduced, which is again an assumption of the future.