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Statement and Argument - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveEach question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' arguments) and which is/are 'weak' arguments) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Q1:

Statement: Should women be given equal opportunity in the matter of employment in every field? Arguments:
  1. Yes. They are equally capable.
  2. No. They have to shoulder household responsibilities.
  3. Yes. They should also go into the outside world.

A Only I is strong

B Only I and II are strong

C Only II and III are strong

D Only I and III are strong

E All are strong

ANS:D - Only I and III are strong

Explanation: In present times, women are being imparted education at par with the men and are capable of competing with them in all professions and fields. So, argument I holds. Also, women cannot be confined to the household and kept away from the challenges of the outside world against their will. They too have the right to be self-dependent. Besides, present-day women are well looking to outside jobs together with the household jobs. So, argument III holds while II does not.