Statement: Should the pension schemes in government services be abolished? Arguments: I. Yes, this will reduce the number of aspiring candidates to a great extent and it will be easy for the common man to get into govt services. II. No, this will destroy the very purpose of providing financial help to the employee so that they can sustain themselves in old age.

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 an absurd arguments. Hence it is weak. II is a strong argument because it goes into the reason behind the pension schemes. And how the move will badly effect the employee's life.

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