Critical reasoning — temporary stoppage of higher education: Should higher education be completely stopped for some time, in view of the objection that it would hamper the nation's future progress and the counter-claim that it would reduce the problem of educated unemployment?

Given data

• Statement: Stop higher education for some time?
• Argument I (No): Such a stoppage would harm the country's future progress.
• Argument II (Yes): It would reduce educated unemployment.

Concept/Approach (long-term capability vs. short-term symptom)Higher education builds human capital and innovation capacity. Reducing enrolments to shrink unemployment treats a symptom while damaging long-term growth.

Step-by-step evaluation1) Argument I is directly relevant to national progress and is strong.2) Argument II presumes a mechanical link between fewer graduates and lower unemployment, ignoring demand-side job creation and skill mismatches; weak.

Final AnswerOnly argument I is strong.