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 India encourage exports,when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?
Arguments: I. Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
II. No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.

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 both I and II are strong

Answer

D

Explanation

I is an established fact. II predicts a negative result