In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong and weak arguments. Strong arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those, which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The questions below are followed by two arguments each numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the two arguments is the strong argument and which is the weak argument.

Statement:

Should higher education be made compulsory in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes. Higher education makes people more skilled and improves their chances of succeeding in their desired fields.

II. No. Pursuing higher education is a choice made by an individual and making it compulsory would take away the person’s right of making his own career decisions.