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: Does India need so many plans for development?
    Arguments: I. Yes. Nothing can be achieved without proper planning.
    II. No. Too much time, money and energy is wasted on planning.

    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: A

    Solution :

    Explanation Option [a] is correct. Before indulging in new development programme it is much necessary to plan the exact target, policies and their implementation and the allocation of funds which shows the right direction to work. So, argument I holds strong. Also, planning ensures full utilization of available resources and funds and stepwise approach towards the target. So, spending a part of money on it is no wastage. Thus, argument II is not valid.     


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