Statement: Should government keep other oil PSUs out of the HPCL disinvestment. Arguments: I. yes, this will keep precious funds of other oil PSUs out of unproductive expenditure. II. No, these oil units will take keen interest and bid higher then the private units.

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

Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong

Explanation:

I is weak because it wrongly assumes that if other oil PSUs buy HPCL share, it will be unproductive. II is strong because it will facilitate government in getting more revenue through disinvestment .

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