9th Class Mental Ability Statement Analysis Question Bank

done Statement and Argument Total Questions - 20

• question_answer1)

  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 there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary, Legislative Assembly elections?

  Arguments: I. Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power.

  II. No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even up to the age of 80.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong         done clear
  B)
    Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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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           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong         done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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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 night chimneys be installed in industries?

  Arguments: I. Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level.

  II. No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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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     done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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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 articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published?

  Arguments: I. Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply.

  II. No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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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 colleges be given the status of a university in India?

  Arguments:  I. Yes. Colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid.

  II. No. It is Utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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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 the prestigious people who have committed crime unknowingly, be met with special treatment?

  Arguments: I. Yes. The prestigious people do not commit crime intentionally.

  II. No. It is our policy that everybody is equal before the law.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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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: Can pollution be controlled?

  Arguments:  I. Yes. If everyone realizes the hazards it may create and cooperates to get rid of it, pollution may be controlled.

  II. No. The crowded highways, factories and industries and an ever-growing population eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong    done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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• question_answer9)

  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 the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises?

  Arguments:  I. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public.

  II. No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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• question_answer10)

  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 internal assessment in colleges be abolished?

  Arguments:  I. Yes. This will help in reducing the possibility of favoritism.

  II. No, teaching faculty will lose control over students.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong      done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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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 all the unauthorized structures in the city be demolished?

  Arguments: I. No. Where will the people residing in such houses live?

  II. Yes. This will give a clear message to general public and they will refrain from constructing unauthorized buildings.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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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 there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government?

  Arguments: I. No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed.

  II. Yes. The number of ministers should be restricted to a certain percentage of the total number of seats in the parliament to avoid unnecessary expenditure.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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• question_answer13)

  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 foreign films be banned in India?

  Arguments:  I. Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.

  II. No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard.

  A)
  Only argument tis strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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• question_answer14)

  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: Is buying things on instalments profitable to the customer?

  Arguments: I. Yes. He has to pay less.

  II. No, paying instalments upsets the family budget.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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• question_answer15)

  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 Doordarshan be given autonomous status?

  Arguments: I. Yes. It will help Doordarshan to have fair and impartial coverage of all important events.

  II. No. The coverage of events will be decided by a few who may not have healthy outlook.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong      done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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• question_answer16)

  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           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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• question_answer17)

  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 universities be established in India?

  Arguments: I. No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy.

  II. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong                done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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• question_answer18)

  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 non-vegetarian food be totally banned in our country?

  Arguments: I. Yes. It is expensive and therefore, it is beyond the means of most people in our country.

  II. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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• question_answer19)

  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           done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong               done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
  Both I and II are strong done clear
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• question_answer20)

  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 Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?

  Arguments: I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do?

  II. Yes. In a competitive world the rule is ?survival of the fittest?.

  A)
  Only argument I is strong    done clear
  B)
  Only argument II is strong done clear
  C)
  Either I or II is strong                done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II is strong done clear
  E)
   Both I and II are strong done clear
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