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 import duty on all the electronic goods be dispensed with?
Arguments: I. No. This will considerably reduce the income of the government and will adversely affect the development activities.
II. Yes. The local manufacturers will not be able to compete with the foreign manufacturers who are technologically far superior.

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 is an established fact, II is not directly related to the statement, protecting local manufacturers is not the primary objective of import duty