Given below is a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. Assuming that the information provided in the statement and the arguments is correct (even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts), select the argument that is ‘strong’ with respect to the statement given.
Statement:
Should the minister distribute free laptops to underprivileged students who have dropped out of school?
Argument:
I. Yes. The school dropouts have no other source of entertainment. The laptops will keep them busy.
II. No. The minister can use the money to provide continued education and vocational training to the school dropouts so that they can earn a livelihood.
1
Only argument I is strong.
2
Only argument II is strong.
3
Neither argument I nor argument II is strong.
4
Both the arguments are strong.