Statement and Argument - Verbal and Reasoning

Q1:

Statement: Should school education be made free in India? Arguments:
  1. Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
  2. No. It would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

A Only argument I is strong

B Only argument II is strong

C Either I or II is strong

D Neither I nor II is strong

E Both I and II are strong

ANS:B - Only argument II is strong

Explanation: Making education free for all is not the only means to ensure literacy. An awareness needs to be aroused for this. So, argument I is vague. Also, such a step would require immense funds and lead to financial drain. So, argument II holds.