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The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

 Statement: Should the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises?

Arguments: I. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public.

                  II.  No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.


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 I and II are strong.

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

Privatization would no doubt lead to better services. But saying that this is the 'only way' is wrong. So, argument I does not hold. Argument II also seems to be vague.