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Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two argument's numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

  1. Statement:
    Should higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the expenditure?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. Higher education is very costly, hence it should not be given free.
    II. No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they should be given higher education.
    1. if only argument I is strong
    2. if only argument II are strong
    3. if either I or II is strong
    4. if neither I nor II is strong and
    5. if both I and II are strong.
Correct Option: B

For the all - round progress of the nation, all the students, especially the talented and intelligent ones, must avail of higher education, even if the government has to pay for it, So, only argument II holds.



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