Statement: Should higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the expenditure?Arguments:Yes. Higher education is very costly; hence it should not be given free.No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they should be given higher education.

Statement: Should higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the expenditure?
Arguments:
Yes. Higher education is very costly; hence it should not be given free.
No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they should be given higher education.

Only argument I is strong

Only argument II is strong

Either I or II is strong

Neither I nor II is strong

Explanation:

Answer: Option B
For the all-round progress of the nation, all the students, especially the talented and intelligent ones, must avail of higher education, even if the government has to pay for it. So, only argument II holds.