9th Class Mental Ability Statement Analysis Question Bank Statement and Argument

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    Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ?strong? argument is and which a ?weak? argument is.
    Statement: Should adult education programme be given priority over compulsory education programme?
    Arguments: I. No. It will also help in success of compulsory education programme.
    II. Yes. It will help to eliminate the adult illiteracy.

    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

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Explanation Option [b] is correct. Clearly, argument I gives a reason in support of the statement and so it does not hold strong against it. The adult education programme needs to be given priority because it shall eliminate adult illiteracy and thus help in further spread of education. So, only argument II is strong enough.


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