Directions: The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.

Statement: Should all the textbooks up to Class X be distributed free to all the school children irrespective of their economic status? Arguments: I. Yes, this will motivate the parents to send their children to schools and the literacy rate will substantially increase. II. No, this will be an unjust expenditure of exchequer’s money on those who can afford to buy their books.

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