Statement: Three million tonnes of foodgrains vanished from the Food Corporation of India granaries. Should the officials of the FCL explain it to the people? Arguments: I. No. Such losses are a routine matter and therefore do not beg an explanation. II. Yes. Bungling on such a large scale by publicofficials cannot be condoned; after all it is the people's loss.

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:

Dismissing the losses as ''a routine matter'' is void of logic. If such losses have become regular, there is all the more reason why they need to be explained. So I is weak. II is strong; accountability is at stake.

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