Statement: Should new big industries be started in Mumbai? Arguments: Yes. It wi

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Statement: Should new big industries be started in Mumbai?

Arguments:
1. Yes. It will create job opportunities.
2. No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.
Options
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E. Both I and II are strong

Correct Answer

Either I or II is strong

Explanation

Opening up of new industries is advantageous in opening more employment avenues, and disadvantageous in that it adds to the pollution. So, either of the arguments holds strong.

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