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

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 a total ban be put on trapping wild animals?

Arguments: I. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money;

II. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.

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: D

Solution :

Explanation Option [d] is correct. Clearly, ban is necessary to protect our natural environment. So, none of the arguments is strong enough.