Correct option is A
Statement: "Last year only 30 percent of girl students in district X joined undergraduate courses after school, while 95 percent of boys joined undergraduate courses."
Argument I: "The state government has increased the number of scholarships for girl students in undergraduate courses in government colleges."
Analysis: This implies that the government is taking action to address the disparity in enrollment by providing financial incentives. However, this argument does not explain why fewer girls enrolled last year. It focuses on what is being done currently to address the issue.
Effect on the statement: Does not directly strengthen or weaken the reason behind the disparity in last year's data but hints at efforts to improve the situation.
Argument II: "Many girl students prefer to join vocational courses after school rather than undergraduate courses."
Analysis: This provides a plausible reason for why only 30% of girl students joined undergraduate courses last year. It directly addresses the statement and explains the lower enrollment percentage.
Effect on the statement: Strengthens the statement by offering a logical explanation for the disparity.
Conclusion:
Argument I: Neither strengthens nor weakens the statement; it provides a policy response, not an explanation.
Argument II: Strengthens the statement by providing a valid rationale for the observed trend.
Correct Answer: (A) Argument I weakens, while Argument II strengthens the statement.