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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 develop a national water grid by connecting all the rivers in the country?
Arguments: I. No. This is not just possible as we do not have the technical knowhow.
II. Yes. This will greatly help the entire country by effectively channelising the excess water to the areas having shortage.

A

if only arguments 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

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The correct Answer is:
B

I. is just an opinion and II. is strong as it is known fact.
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