A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options.
Statement:
Use of re-usable cloth bags for shopping will help in reducing pollution caused by indiscriminate use of plastic bags.
Arguments:
I. The government has banned the use of single-use plastic from 1 July 2022 .
II. Cloth bags are eco-friendly since they are re-usable and can be made from scrap fabric that would otherwise go to landfills. ​​

​"Use of re-usable cloth bags for shopping will help in reducing pollution caused by indiscriminate use of plastic bags."

This statement suggests that using re-usable cloth bags instead of plastic bags can reduce pollution caused by excessive plastic use.

​Arguments:
I. The government has banned the use of single-use plastic from 1 July 2022 .

​Strong. The government's ban on single-use plastic supports the statement, as it emphasizes the need for alternatives like cloth bags to reduce plastic pollution.​
II. Cloth bags are eco-friendly since they are re-usable and can be made from scrap fabric that would otherwise go to landfills. ​​​

Strong. It provides an eco-friendly justification for the use of cloth bags, aligning directly with the statement's goal of reducing pollution.

​Correct Option : (c), Both arguments I and II strengthen the statement​​​​