This question consists of an information and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide which of hte given statements weaken/s or  strengthen/s the information and decide the appropriate answer.

Information According to a report naval ship ‘AquaEmp’ met with the fatal accident owing to the fact that it was again and nearly two  decades old.

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


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