Directions: The question given below consists of a passage, followed by three arguments I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' arguments and which of the arguments are 'weak' arguments and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

Passage: Shifting cultivation, popularly known as “Jhum cultivation”, is an agricultural practice wherein farmers clear a patch of land (many a time by cutting down forests) and produce cereals and other food crops to sustain their family. When the soil fertility decreases, the farmers shift and clear a fresh patch of land for cultivation. It is also called “slash and burn” agriculture and is prevalent in many parts of India.

Should the practice of Jhum Cultivation be stopped in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes. It has adverse environmental and ecological effects.

II. No. This type of shifting allows Nature to replenish the fertility of the soil

III. No. Modern methods of farming are expensive.