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A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options.

Statement:

Last year, only 30 percent of girl students in district X joined under-graduate courses after school, while 95 percent boys joined under-graduate courses.

Arguments:

L The state government has increased the number of scholarships for girl students in undergraduate courses in government colleges.

II. Many girl students prefer to join vocational courses after school rather than undergraduate courses.

AArgument II weakens, while argument I strengthens the statement

BArgument I weakens, while argument II strengthens the statement

CBoth arguments I and II weaken the statement

DBoth arguments I and II strengthen the statement

Answer:

B. Argument I weakens, while argument II strengthens the statement

Read Explanation:

Argument I weakens, while argument II strengthens the statement


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