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: Can pollution be controlled?
Arguments: I. Yes. If everyone realizes the hazards it may crate and cooperates to get rid of it, pollution may be controlled.
II. No. The crowded highways, factories and industries ans ever-growing population eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control.

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

A

Explanation

I. Strong: It is a rational thought in favour of a big problem like pollution, that every individual needs to understand and take suitable endevours, to control pollution. II. Weak: It is an opinion as it is based on an assumption that any development in the future would also cause pollution. The development can also be done in ecofriendly conditions and hence development and environment friendly condition can co-exist.