In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.
Statement : Should street lights be switched off after midnight?
Argument I : No, statistics show that crime and accidents increase if street lights are switched off.
Argument II : Yes, few vehicles ply after midnight, expensive electricity will be wasted.
The first argument states that if lights are switched off after midnight, then it can result in increased crime and accidents, thus it is a strong argument as it has a direct impact on the givens statement.
Similarly, other argument is also strong as it states that electricity will be saved if street lights are switched off.
Thus, both I and II are strong.
=> Ans - (C)
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