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This question consists of an information and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide which of the given statements weaken/s or strengthen/s the information and decide the appropriate answer. [LIC (AAO) 2014]

Information according to a report naval ship B 'Aqua Emp' met with the fatal accident owing to the fact that it was ageing and nearly two decades old.

I. The accident took place when the seaman at the artillery section accidently misfired the missile hitting certain crucial engine machinery.

II. Average age of all ships, battleships or cargo ships, is 30-35 yr, before which these can be operated safely.

A)  Both Statement I and II are neutral statements                       

B)  Both Statement I and II strengthen the information                         

C)  Both Statement I and II weaken the information                        

D)  Statement I strengthens the information, while Statement II weakens the information                          

E)  Statement I weakens the information while Statement II strengthens the information