Campus life — Should students take part in politics? Statement: Should students take part in politics? Arguments: I. Yes. It inculcates leadership qualities. II. No. Students should focus on study and career building.

Introduction / Context:
This question probes competing educational philosophies: civic engagement versus academic focus. We must decide whether each argument, considered independently, presents a strong, generalizable case.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Student time and attention are limited; participation has opportunity costs.
• Leadership and civic skills can be learned through politics and other activities.
• Strong arguments should be reasonable, principle-based, and broadly applicable.

Concept / Approach:
An “either I or II” key is appropriate when both sides offer independently strong, mutually contrary considerations and the test expects recognition of balanced trade-offs.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Real institutions often permit limited participation with safeguards (e.g., academic standing requirements), implicitly acknowledging both arguments’ merits.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Only I or only II: ignore the legitimate strength of the other side.
• Neither: both present reasonable, widely accepted positions.
• Both I and II are strong: usually reserved for compatible arguments; here they recommend opposite courses, so the canonical key is “either.”

Common Pitfalls:
Believing that acknowledging one benefit negates the other; policy often balances both through time limits and codes of conduct.

Final Answer:
Either I or II is strong