Consider the following :

Statement: Should there be recruitment in Government service on the basis of past acade mic performance rather than thro ugh competitive examinations'?

Arguments:

1. Yes. it will be beneficial for those candidates who are unable to bear the expenses of competitive examinations.

II.  No,  the  past  academic performance ca nnot be made the basis of recr uitment because there is no uniformity in the assessment by the Uni versities.

Which one is/are the strong argument/s ?