Directions: The question given below consists of a statement, 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 governments implement Universal Basic Income (UBI) for all citizens regardless of employment status?

Arguments:

I. Providing a fixed income to all citizens will eliminate poverty and ensure economic stability.

II. AI replacing human intelligence in security decisions may lead to biased or incorrect threat assessments.

Given Statement: Should governments implement Universal Basic Income (UBI) for all citizens regardless of employment status?

Given Arguments:

I. Providing a fixed income to all citizens will eliminate poverty and ensure economic stability. → Weak

As UBI alone does not eliminate poverty; inflation and reduced work incentives may offset its benefits. Past trials (e.g., Finland) showed no clear long-term economic stability.

II. Funding UBI requires massive tax increases or budget cuts, which may destabilize the economy and burden taxpayers. → Strong

As UBI demands huge financial resources, leading to higher taxes or cuts in essential services like healthcare and education. Inflation risks and economic instability make large-scale implementation unsustainable.

Hence, Only argument II is strong.

Hence, "Option 2" is the correct answer.