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 new big industries be started in Mumbai?
    Arguments: I. Yes. It will create job opportunities.
    II. No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.
     

    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: C

    Solution :

    Explanation Option [c] is correct. Opening up of new industries is advantageous in opening more employment avenues, and disadvantageous in that it adds to the pollution. So, either of the arguments holds strong.     


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