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Statement: Should foreign films be banned in India? Arguments: Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values. No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard.

Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Both I and II are strong

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is strong

Explanation:

Clearly, foreign films depict the alien culture but this only helps in learning more. So, argument I does not hold. Also, the reason stated in argument II is not strong enough in contradicting the ban. So, it also does not hold.

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