A consumer advocacy group published a report accusing Alpha Electronics Company of producing faulty products, misleading advertising, and failing to provide adequate customer service. The report presented various customer testimonials and product reviews as evidence of these issues. Which of the following assumptions, if true, most strengthens the advocacy group’s claims?
Question 2.
In education policy, the concept of inclusive education advocates for integrating students with disabilities into mainstream classrooms to promote diversity and equal opportunities. However, critics claim that focusing too much on inclusion can strain resources and may lead to a decline in educational quality for students both with and without disabilities. Which of the following arguments would most strengthen the critics position?
Question 3.
A company, GreenFuel, argues that its new biofuel product is entirely eco-friendly because it is made from renewable resources. GreenFuel claims that since the product is derived from organic matter, it has zero negative impact on the environment. Which of the following, if true, most weaken GreenFuel’s argument above?
Question 4.
Advocates for early coding education argue that teaching programming skills to children from a young age will enhance their problem-solving abilities and prepare them for a technology-driven future. Therefore, coding should be introduced as a mandatory subject in elementary schools. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument above?
Question 5.
Recent research indicates that excessive consumption of processed foods is linked to an increased risk of obesity. A five-year study tracked two groups: one that regularly consumed processed foods and another that followed a whole-foodsbased diet. The study found that the processed-food group had a 25% higher rate of obesity by the end of the study. Therefore, the study concluded that processed food consumption directly causes obesity. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument above?
Question 6.
Prakash has been working as a software engineer at Company A for 10 years. Recently, he discovered that a new hire, who has less experience and fewer qualifications, is being paid more than him. Prakash approached his manager with this concern and was told that the new hire’s pay is based on market demand for talent in that particular programming language. Prakash believes he is being treated unfairly based on his seniority and qualifications. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens Prakash’s claim of unfair treatment?
Question 7.
Sarab and her brother Sateesh have been sharing household chores for several years. Recently, Sarab noticed that Sateesh consistently gets lighter tasks, such as taking out the trash, while she is assigned more time-consuming duties, like cooking and cleaning the entire house. When Sarab brought this up to their parents, they explained that Sateesh is assigned tasks based on his school workload and extracurricular activities, which are more demanding than Sarab’s. Sarab believes she is being treated unfairly and that the division of chores is biased. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens Sarab’s claim of unfair treatment?
Question 8.
Assertion: The rise of OTT platforms is challenging the traditional movie theatre business. Argument 1: OTT platforms and traditional movie theatre present completely different experience and therefore are unlikely to affect each other. Argument 2: OTT platforms ensure instant availability of diverse content, which a traditional movie theatre cannot emulate. Choose the most appropriate answer:
Question 9.
Issue: Is football the most popular sport in the world? Argument 1: Yes, Football World Cup (FIFA) have over five times global viewership as compared to Formula 1 Grand Prix (Car racing) or the Wimbledon Championships (Tennis). Argument 2: Yes, Lionel Messi is the most followed footballer across social media platforms. Argument 3: No, the Cricket World Cup has been the most profitable sports event worldwide for the last three decades. Choose the most appropriate answer:
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An environmental organization claims that replacing traditional light bulbs with LED bulbs in households will significantly reduce electricity consumption.
Question 10.
Which of the following, if true, would most support this claim?
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A research study concluded that regular exercise leads to better mental health. The study found that individuals who exercised on an average for 30 minutes every day reported lower levels of stress and anxiety.
Question 1.
Which of the following, if true, would undermine the study’s conclusion?
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Cities are the engines of a nation’s progress. However, many cities are poorly managed and struggle to provide a basic standard of living to many residents. At the core of the problem is the question of autonomy of cities that are almost always dependent on central or state governments for ev en basic needs. A new report suggests that this can be remedied through constitutional amendments to provide more autonomy, means of revenue - generation and discretion in spending to cities.
Question 2.
Which of the below facts, if true, most weakens the above argument?
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A town was faced with the problem of an excessive number of rats. To solve this, the town started offering a financial reward for every rat killed, which was to be proved by showing the severed tail of the rat.
Question 3.
Which of the following facts, if true, would be an argument in favour of the town’s policy?
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Not wearing a seatbelt in a moving vehicle is illegal and punishable. However, X argues that since not wearing a seatbelt can at most only harm the person who has chosen not to wear a seatbelt, and does not harm any other person, it should not be ille gal or punishable.
Question 4.
Which of the following facts, if true, would weaken X’s argument?
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Certain tennis tournaments have started a policy for equal pay for men and women players. Supporters of the policy argue that lack of equal pay would violate the principle of equal pay for equal work.
Question 5.
Which of the following arguments most weakens the supporters’ argument?
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Certain tennis tournaments have started a policy for equal pay for men and women players. Critics of the policy argue that because men’s matches generate more revenue than women’s matches, this policy is ill -conceived.
Question 6.
Which of the following most weakens t he critics’ argument?
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Statement: “Nudge theory” is the theory that by shaping the environment, also known as the choice architecture, one can influence the likelihood that one option is chosen over another by individuals, without adding any significant incentives or disinc entives for any option. For example, a retail store may place its more expensive items at eye -level, and cheaper items at a lower shelf. Perhaps the most frequently mentioned example of nudge theory is the setting of defaults, which are pre -set courses of action that take effect if nothing is specified by the decision -maker.
Question 7.
Which of the following facts, if true, best supports the above statements? I. If a default option is provided, decision -makers are likely to choose that option. II. Consumers in a retail store are likely to choose items that are placed at eye level rather than items which are placed on a lower shelf. Choose the most appropriate answer.
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Some children’s books which were published in the 1950s contain racist and sexist language that would be unacceptable today. These books should be re-published with the racist and sexist language omitted.
Question 8.
Which of the following most strengthens the above argument?
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A study conducted on a group of students found a strong correlation between the number of hours spent studying and their exam scores. However, one student who studied significantly less than the others achieved a top score.
Question 9.
Which of the following, if true, would weaken the general applicability of the study’s findings?
Question 10.
Person 1: Children should not read novels that contain instances of racism. Person 2 in response to Person 1: Parents and teachers of children can use such novels to educate children against racism. Which of the following is correct?
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