Statement–Argument (India as UNSC Permanent Member): Statement: Should India seek permanent membership of the UN Security Council? Arguments: I) Yes, India loves peace and amity. II) No, we should first solve domestic issues like poverty and malnutrition. Choose which argument is strong.

Introduction / Context:
Membership decisions turn on capability, representation, responsibility, and international bargaining—not generic virtues or a false domestic-vs-foreign policy trade-off.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Argument I: “Loves peace” is vague and insufficient as a criterion for permanent UNSC status.
• Argument II: Framing domestic welfare as mutually exclusive with foreign policy ambitions is a non sequitur; states can and do pursue both.

Concept / Approach:
A strong argument would cite representational justice (population, troop contributions), economic/military capacity, or veto reform—none appear. Conversely, the “solve poverty first” line is not a principled reason to renounce institutional voice.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Test I: Lacks decision-relevant metrics—weak.Test II: False dilemma; ignores parallel tracks—weak.Therefore, neither argument is strong.

Verification / Alternative check:
Countries often leverage global role to advance development; priorities are not mutually exclusive.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Choosing I or II would endorse weak premises; “either” is unjustified.

Common Pitfalls:
Substituting slogans for criteria; assuming zero-sum between diplomacy and development.

Final Answer:
if neither I nor II is strong.