Statement: Should public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders?Arguments:No. Such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.Yes. People would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.

Statement: Should public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders?
Arguments:
No. Such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.
Yes. People would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.

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 A
Clearly, unscheduled and untimely holidays would naturally cause the work to suffer. So, argument I holds strong. Also, a holiday is not necessary to pay homage to someone. So, argument II is vague.