Statement: Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized? Arguments: I. Yes. It would lead to higher production. II. No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.

if only argument I is strong
if only argument II is strong
if either I or II is strong
if neither I nor II is strong and

Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong

Explanation:

Clearly, mechanization would speed up the work and increase the production. So, argument I is strong enough. Argument II is vague because mechanization will only eliminate wasteful employment not create unemployment.

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