Statement: Should chief ministers have a say in judicial appointments? Arguments: I. Yes, exclusion of the executive completely by vesting the power in the Chief justice of India with or without a collegium of judges will not be in the interest of the public and preservation of the independence of the judiciary. II. Yes, if Central Government is give primacy in the case of the Chief Justice of India, why will the State Government be devoid of the same power regarding appointment of Chief justice of High Court?

• 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