A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options.
Statement:
Use of re-usable cloth bags for shopping will help in reducing pollution caused by indiscriminate use of plastic bags.
Arguments:
I. The government has banned the use of single-use plastic from 1 July 2022.
II. Cloth bags are eco-friendly since they are re-usable and can be made from scrap fabric that would otherwise go to landfills.
1
Both arguments I and II weaken the statement
2
Both arguments I and II strengthen the statement
3
Argument I weakens, while argument II strengthens the statement
4
Argument II weakens, while argument I strengthens the statement