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Statement:  Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying duration in banks ?

Arguments: 

(I)    No. People well refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of Liquidity level of the banks.

(II)   Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.

A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E. Both I and II are strong

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Clearly, the proposed scheme would discourage people from keeping deposits for larger duration( the rate of interest being the same for shorter duration) and not draw in more funds. So, only argument I holds.