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Which of the following statements best supports the argument in the passage that a critical attitude leads to a weaker belief than a dogmatic attitude does?   (2006)
Options:
A .  A critical attitude implies endless questioning, and, therefore, it cannot lead to strong beliefs.
B .  A critical attitude, by definition, is centered on an analysis of "anomalies" and noise
C .  A critical attitude leads to questioning everything, and in the process generates"”noise without any conviction.
D .  A critical attitude is antithetical to conviction, which is required for strong beliefs.
E .  A critical attitude leads to questioning and to tentative hypotheses.
Answer: Option D
:
D
Option: (d)
If we look at the second paragraph of the passage, it clarifies that dogmatic attitude leads to a stronger belief as compared to critical attitude. Critical attitude 'admits doubt and demands tests' and therefore lacks the conviction one can find in dogmatic attitude and which is important for strong belief. Options (d) and (e) both appear as possible answers but (d) is a more appropriate explanation as it supports the statement in the question.

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