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 give away Kashmir to pakistan?
Arguments: I. No. Kashmir is a beautiful state.It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.
II. Yes. This would help settle conflicts.

Options

A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I nor II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong

Answer

A

Explanation

Clearly, India cannot part with a state that is a major foreign exchange earner to it. So, argument I holds strong. Further, giving away a piece of land unconditionally and unreasonably is no solution to settle disputes. So, argument II is vague.