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Statement: Should we scrap the system of formal education beyond graduation? Arguments: Yes. It will mean taking employment at an early date. No. It will mean lack of depth of knowledge.

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: Only argument II is strong

Explanation:

Clearly, argument I is vague because at present too, many fields are open to all after graduation. However, eliminating the post-graduate courses would abolish higher and specialized studies which lead to understanding things better and deeply. So, argument II is valid.

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