Statement: Should 'literacy' be the minimum criterion for becoming a bus on the road of metropolitan cities? Arguments: I. Yes, illiterate bus drivers are less likely to understand the traffic rules and signals. II. No, driving needs mechanical skill only .

if only argument I is strong.
if only argument II is strong.
If either I or II is strong.
if neither I nor II is strong; and

Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.

Explanation:

Arguments I is strong because it pinpoints the negative feature of an illiterate bus driver . II is not strong because mechanical skill is not enough. Traffic rules are also important.

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