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
Statement: Should we scrap the ‘Public Distribution System’ in India?
Arguments: I. Yes. Protectionism is over, everyone must get the bread on his/her own.
II. Yes. The poor do not get any benefit because of corruption.

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 extreme argument. It is the responsibility of the government to take care of its citizens. The poor and unprivileged cannot be left on their own, without help of the government. II. Weak: Again an extreme argument as it cannot be accepted that people do not get "any" benefit because of corruption.