Statement–Argument — Do commoners who marry distinguished persons have a happy life? Arguments: I) Yes; they receive much honour and respect. II) No; their spouse and in-laws do not respect them and treat them with contempt. Select the strong argument(s).

Introduction / Context:
The statement generalizes marital happiness from social status disparity. Strong arguments should avoid stereotypes and provide general, structural reasons; these arguments rely on conjecture about respect or contempt.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Marital happiness depends on many factors (compatibility, expectations, support), not solely status.
• “Honour/respect” from society is not equivalent to personal happiness.
• Predicting contempt is an ungrounded stereotype.

Concept / Approach:
Argument I commits a non sequitur: public honour does not ensure private happiness. Argument II is an over-generalization about negative treatment. Neither provides a robust, widely applicable reason.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Empirical outcomes vary; a strong argument would cite structural stressors or supports (privacy, media pressure, power dynamics) rather than universal claims.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Granting strength to either would validate stereotypes; the correct evaluation is that both are weak.

Common Pitfalls:
Equating societal image with personal well-being; accepting blanket negatives.

Final Answer:
if neither I nor II is strong.