In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.
I. Country X reduced their crude oil import by 6% in the last 5 years.
II. The automobile industry in Country X has witnessed a sharp decline of 13% in its growth margin this year.

Statement: 

Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, they must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all. 

II. No, we have enough talent, let them stay where they want 

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. 

Give answer 

( a ) if only argument I is strong. 

( b ) if only argument II is strong. 

( c) if either I or II is strong. 

( d ) if neither I nor II is strong. 

( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.

Statement: 

Should colleges be given the status of a university in India? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid. 

II. No, it is utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges. 

Statement: 

Should words like 'Smoking is injurious to health' essentially appear on cigarette packs? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, it is a sort of brain wash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff. 

II. No, It hampers the enjoyment of smoking 

Directions: A statement is given fo, wed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be lane even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.

Statement:
 Many students are addicted to mobile games and this leads to poor academic performance.

Inference:

I. Many Students are not paying attention to studies due to mobile games.

II. It is only because of mobile games that students fail the examination.

Statement: 

Is paying ransom tow agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, The victims must be saved at all cost 

II. No, It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities. 

Directions: - Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.
Statement: 
Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states?
Arguments: 
I. No, it is against the policy of overall development of the country.
II. Yes, large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment 

Directions: - Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.
Statement:
Should students take part in politics?
Arguments: 
I. Yes, it inculcates in them qualities of leadership.
II. No, they should study and build up their career.