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Statement: Should we allow foreign scholars to deliver lectures in India? Arguments: I. Yes. India is a secular state and our constitution allows every citizen exchange views as one of the fundamental rights. II. No. Discourses delivered by foreign scholars might adversely affect our age-old existing traditional culture.

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 neither I nor II is strong; and

Explanation:

I is weak because the constitutional provision cited here applies only to Indian citizens. II is weak because it is only a tentative proposition. Note the word might.

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