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Statement: Should new universities be established in India? Arguments: No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.

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: Both I and II are strong

Explanation:

Clearly, instead of improving upon higher education, increasing the literacy rate should be heeded first. So, argument I holds. Also, more number of universities will produce more degree holders with the number of jobs remaining the same, thus increasing unemployment. So, argument II also holds strong.

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