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CRITICAL REASONING MCQs

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Question 1. The Indian Ministry of Defence has objected to the building of roads by Pakistan's military close to the line of actual control (LOC), a corridor of width 2 km on either side of which has been declared as no military zone under a bilateral agreement between the two countries into Indian territory. However Pakistan argues that it enables its government to develop thickly populated tribal areas tucked close to the LOC on the side of Pakistan.A. Roads built by Bangladesh government along the West Bengal state border have been effectively used by the Maoists to transport their cadre in to the forests in West Bengal and further down south.B. Prime Minister of India should take up the matter with the head of the Pakistani government.C. Terrorists cannot use these roads as these roads are well within the range of the Indian military radars. Even a slightest movement in this area can easily be detected and action can be taken very quickly.D. A large area of forest cover has to be declared to lay these roads which would reduce the cover which is essential for the terrorists to infiltrate in to the Indian side.E. These roads are being built at a distance less than 2 km from the LOC.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above would best represents a course of action which can be taken by the Indian government to stall the laying of roads by the Pakistani military?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> B


Statement (A) is an example which would strengthen the apprehensions of the Indian government.Statement (B) provides a way in which the Indian government should move to act upon the matter.Statement (C) talks about accessibility of these roads to terrorists.Statement (D) talks about the changes that would take place when these roads are laid.Statement (E) talks about the distance at which from the LOC these roads are being laid.The Indian government has to take up steps to see that the Pakistan army does not go ahead with laying of the roads.The statement does not indicate that the government of Pakistan is involved in laying of the roads. Hence, taking up the issue with the government is a diplomatic step towards resolving the matter. Hence, (B) is a logical course of action to be pursued.


Question 2. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above would help to strengthen the Indian case?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> A


Statement (A) provides support to the Indian concern, because it talks about an earlier instance where the roads laid for one purpose have been used by rebels for spreading into other areas. Hence, (A) strengthens the Indian case.


Question 3. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the statements A, B, C, D, and E mentioned above would represent an assumption implicit in the given paragraph or an inference which can be drawn from it?
  1.    Only C
  2.    Only E
  3.    Only B and D
  4.    Only A
  5.    Only D
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Only E


None of the given statements is an assumption implied in the given information. It is stated that a corridor of 2 km on either side of LOC has been declared as no military zone. Though the information provides does not indicate the exact distance from LOC at which these roads are being laid, but from the fact that objections of the Indian government it can be understood that it is in violation of the bilateral agreement. Hence, (E) can be inferred. 


Question 4. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above would weaken the apprehensions of the Indian government?
  1.    Only C and D
  2.    Only A
  3.    Only B
  4.    Only E
  5.    Only D
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Only C and D


India apprehends that these roads may be used by terrorists to seek into the Indian territory. Statement (C) indicates that it is very easy to observe such attempts by the terrorists and action can be taken very quickly. This indicates that even though there are such attempts they can be thwarted very early. This would reduce the Indian apprehensions. Similarly, statement (D) indicates that once the roads are laid the terrorists would lose essential cover needed for infiltration. This would also reduce the Indian apprehensions. hence, (C) and (D) weaken the Indian apprehension.


Question 5. While expressing concern over the rapid pullout of foreign institutional investor (FII) money, the finance minister said that it is mainly due to the economic crisis in Europe and the pullout is adversely effecting the Indian stock market. FIIs said that they are in need of funds to stabilise their operations in the European markets.A. There is no lock-in period for the FII money for pullout.B. The pilled out FII money will be used by the institutions for their European operations.C. Some FII money that was pulled out was invested in the Indian stock market.D. The domestic institutional investors may also pull out of the Indian stock market.E. The FIIs do not have sufficient money to handle European crisis and also to remain invested in the Indian stock market.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above represents an inferences that can be drawn from the above statement?
  1.    A and E
  2.    B alone
  3.    C and E
  4.    D alone
  5.    E alone
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> E alone


The statement does not indicate whether the FIIs pulled out after expiry of the lock-in period of there is no lock in period at all. Hence (A) is out of context. It is stated that the man reason for pullout of funds is the European crisis. From this it can be concluded that this money is going to be used in Europe. Hence (B) is a conclusion. It is stated that the pullout is affecting the Indian stock market. From this it may be understood that some of the FII money that is pulled out was earlier invested in the Indian stock market. But can't say definitely. Hence (C) is an not inference. When the stock market is adversely affected it is likely that the existing investers may also try to come out to avoid losses due to the melt down. Hence (D) is a possible effect of the consequences. The FIIs are pulling out money from India in the wake of the European crisis i.e they are taking out money from our place because there is a crisis at some other place. From this it can be understood that they need money to face the crisis and in that situation they are unable to keep invested in the Indian stock market.
Statement (E) is the inference that can be drawn from the given information.


Question 6. The Supreme Court in its land mark judgement gave women the right to terminate their pregnancy as a constitutional right.Which of the following, if true, can go against the Supreme Court's judgement?
  1.    In several other countries abortion is illegal.
  2.    An unborn child should be treated as a person and every person has a fundamental right to live.
  3.    The elected representatives of one of the states rejected the proposal to make abortion illegal in a 30-70 vote.
  4.    If a foetus can be treated as a person, an enbryo from which the foetus is formed should also be treated as a person.
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> An unborn child should be treated as a person and every person has a fundamental right to live.


Choice (a) does not state that every other country considers abortion as illegal. There is a possibility that there are some countries which treat abortion legal. Hence (a) does not go against the judgement. If choice (b) is true, the judgement of the court goes against the fundamental rights. This makes the court's judgement untenable. Hence (b) goes against the supreme court judgement.
According to choice (c), the elected representatives are in favour of making abortion legal.Choice (d) does not state anything in favour or against the judgement. It is out of context.Hence, choice (b) goes against the judgement.


Question 7. The Suplora, a kind of fish which is found in northern rivers, inadvertently introduced into the Southern rivers, feed on Tharanga, the species which flourish in southern rivers, the threatening the natural ecosystem of the southern rivers. To find out the extent of Suplora's spread, the fisheries department has produced a pocket size card containing a photo of Suplora and the danger posed by it. The card also gave the telephone number of the fisheries department asking the fishermen and anglers to report if they caught any Suplora.Which of the following, if true, provides most support to the prediction of the fisheries department that their action will produce the desired result?
  1.    The Suplora does not get attracted to the bait used by the local fishermen and anglers.
  2.    Most of the fishermen and the anglers like to preserve the flora and fauna of the southern rivers because Tharanga is very much in demand locally.
  3.    Earlier attempts to market Suplora in south fields as not many people liked the taste of Suplora.
  4.    Suplora generally feeds in the night while the fishing is done in the day.
  5.    When Suplora was introduced in a lake in the eastern sates on experimental basis it lead to extinction of local population.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Most of the fishermen and the anglers like to preserve the flora and fauna of the southern rivers because Tharanga is very much in demand locally.


According to choice (a), the fishermen and the anglers will not be able to catch Suplora. This weakens the prediction of the fisheries department.
According to choice (b), the local people also wish to conserve the rivers. From this it can be said that the local people would definitely report if they catch Suplora. Hence, (b) provides support to the prediction of the department.Choice (c) does not state whether the department will receive information from the fishermen and the anglers.According to choice (d), the fishermen will not be able to catch Suplora and hence the department my not receive expected feedback. This weakens the prediction of the fisheries department.Choice (e) does not state whether the local fishermen and the anglers are interested in conservation of Tharanga. This does not strengthen the prediction of the fisheries department.Hence (b) provides most support to the prediction of the fisheries department that their action will produce desired result.


Question 8. The board of directors of C & C, a commercial training institute, are split over whether to continue with NDF course because the government has instructed all the government approved colleges to take admissions based on the scores obtained by the candidates in the new KJB test.Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the case for continuing with NDF course?
  1.    KJB test is on the similar lines as NDF.
  2.    NDF is tougher than KDF, hence those who prepare for KJB will be able to face NDF easily.
  3.    There are many private colleges which are preferred by students to government colleges.Which still want to take admissions based on the some obtained in NDF.
  4.    The government colleges have better infrastructure than the private colleges.
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> There are many private colleges which are preferred by students to government colleges.Which still want to take admissions based on the some obtained in NDF.


Choice (a) states that the new KJB is on similar lines as NDF. But it is not said that KJB is the sane as NDF. Moreover it is not said that NDF will not be conducted.
There is no information regarding how the private colleges are going to admit the candidates. Hence, neither (a) nor (b) strengthens the case for continuing with NDF.It is said in choice (c) that there are preferred private colleges which want to admit candidates based on NDF score. If NDF is discontinued the students who wish to undergo NDf course will not join the institute. Hence (c) supports the case for continuing with NDF.Choice (s) has no relevance to the context.Hence (c) supports the case for continuing with NDF.


Question 9. Many people are of the opinion that physical exercise should be made mandatory for employees to improve their efficiency at workplace.Which of the following supports the opinion expressed in the above statement?
  1.    It is found that work environment is a better motivating factor than monetory benefits.
  2.    Even for the most able sportsperson, physical exercise is an essential part of practice session.
  3.    Children who do physical exercise show better academic performance than the ones who do not.
  4.    The chances of occurrences of mistakes increases if an employee is subjected to the same work for more than six months.
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Children who do physical exercise show better academic performance than the ones who do not.


We have to find a statement which supports the opinion that exercise leads to better efficiency.Choice (a) talks about the work environment but not about physical exercise. Hence, (a) does not support the opinion.Though choice (b) states that physical exercise is important, it does not state whether the physical exercise improves the performance or helps to maintain the performance levels.Choice (c) states that those who does physical exercise exhibit better performance rather than those who does not. Hence, (c) supports the opinion.Choice (d) refers to monotony in work but not about physical exercise. Hence, (d) is out of context.


Question 10. A salesman of cable TV, while trying to sell his product, was explaining to a perspective customer. "Free TV channels are not really free. You end up paying heavily for the costly advertisements that support free TV channels."Which of the following, if true, goes against the statement of the salesman?
  1.    Consumers who do not own a TV are the ones who spend less on purchase as compared to those who own a TV.
  2.    At places where the reception of signals is very weak, cable TV will be able to provide a better picture quality.
  3.    Cable TV channels also have as many advertisements as free TV channels.
  4.    Those who subscribe to cable TV channels also get access to some free TV channels.
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Cable TV channels also have as many advertisements as free TV channels.


Choice (a) supports the salesman's statement. It states that those who do not watch TV tend to spend less. This supports the salesman's statement.Choice (b) is referring to the TV signals but not about advertisements. Hence, (b) is out of context.Choice (c) states that the cable TV channels also allow advertisements as much as free TV. Since the salesman has pointed out that advertisement make viewing of free TV indirectly costly, the same is applicable to cable TV as well.Hence, (c) goes against the statement of the salesman.According to choice (d) people get access to some free TV channels also. But it is not clear whether those few free channels have advertisements.Hence, (c) does against the statement of the salesman.


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