Read the given statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options.
Statement:
India still needs gender equality programmes to make people aware about this
Arguments:
I. People still believe boys are better than girls.
II. Gender discrimination has vanished from our society.

​Statement:
India still needs gender equality programmes to make people aware about this
​Arguments:
I. People still believe boys are better than girls.

This supports the need for gender equality programs because it shows that gender bias still exists.
This strengthens the statement.

II. Gender discrimination has vanished from our society.​​​

​If discrimination has already disappeared, then there is no need for gender equality programs.
This weakens the statement.

Thus, correct option is (c).