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The following question consist 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 we scrap the public Distribution system in India ?

Arguments : I. Yes. Protectionism is over, everyone must get the bread on his/her own.

II. Yes. The poor do not get any benefit because of corruption.


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:

The public Distribution System is indeed necessary to provide basic amenities to the economically backward sections of the population. So argument I is vague. Also, if the objectives of a system are not fulfilled because of corruption, then getting rid of the system is no solution. Instead, efforts should be made to end corruption and extend its benefits to the people for which II is meant. so, argument II also does not hold.