Statement: Should the Knowledge of computers be made essential for employment in offices? Arguments: I. Yes, computers are state-of-the -art devices. II. No, works in office are yet to get fully computerised.

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 II is strong

Explanation:

I is not strong: the reason for the desirability of something is not its ''newness'', but its use. II is strong because it tells us that such a compulsion is not going to benefit us in any big way.

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