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The document contains a critical reasoning section from a CAT exam preparation material. It includes 5 multiple choice questions related to arguments and assumptions. The questions analyze arguments related to democracy in a two-party political system, and the need to develop hydroelectric power due to increasing oil prices. Key details summarized include the topics, format as multiple choice questions, and analysis of arguments and underlying assumptions.

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Critical Reasoning Questions For CAT PDF

The document contains a critical reasoning section from a CAT exam preparation material. It includes 5 multiple choice questions related to arguments and assumptions. The questions analyze arguments related to democracy in a two-party political system, and the need to develop hydroelectric power due to increasing oil prices. Key details summarized include the topics, format as multiple choice questions, and analysis of arguments and underlying assumptions.

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Critical Reasoning

Questions for CAT PDF


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Instructions :

It is sometimes mooted that there can be democracy in a two


party system. That would be correct if politics were a game
like cricket or football; but politics is not sports.

Question 1:

Which of the following would strengthen the argument?

a) Two party system functions well


b) Politics is a dirty game.
c) Two political parties limit the choice of the voters.
d) None of these.

Question 2:

Which of the following would weaken the argument?

a) The game of politics is played like any other game, for


example, football.
b) Politics is not a sport.
c) Political parties struggle for power.
d) None of these.

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Question 3:

The assumption/assumptions of the argument is/are which of


the following?
I.Politics is not a game.
II.Two party system is ideal for democracy.
III.Cricket is played by two teams.

a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Only III
d) I, II, III

Instructions :

We will have to take more interest in hydro-electric projects. As


the prices of oil have increased, it has become vital that such
renewable sources of energy are tapped.

Question 4:

The assumption/assumptions of the argument is /are which of


the following?
I. Hydro electric power is a renewable source of energy.
II. Hydro electric power is comparatively cheaper.

a) Only I
b) only II
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II

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Question 5:

Which of the following will weaken the argument?

a) Generation of hydroelectric power is more costly than oil.


b) OPEC increased oil prices.
c) Without energy we cannot manage.
d) None of these.

Solutions :

1) Answer (C)

In this paragraph, the author compares the politics with the


game like cricket or football and wants to conclude there can
be no democracy in 2 party system. Option C strengthens the
fact as if it was true than the two party system in a democracy
would not be good as it limits the choice of voters.

2) Answer (A)

The contention of the argument is that there cannot be


democracy in a two party system because politics is game
unlike the other traditional games. So, if it is true that even
politics is played like other games, then the argument is
weakened. Option a) is the correct answer.

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3) Answer (C)

That politics is not a game is mentioned in the premise. The


premise says that there can be democracy in a two party
system if it is like a game like Cricket. It underlying assumption
is that Cricket is a game played by two teams. So, only III is a
valid assumption. Option c) is the correct answer.

4) Answer (B)

Statement 1 is a fact stated in the premise. The author says


that "it has become vital that such renewable sources of
energy are tapped." while referring to hydroelectric power. As
the information is given in the premise, it is not an assumption
but an explicitly stated fact.

Also the author states that the price of the oil has been
increasing and that's why we have to tap hydroelectric power.
The author has assumed that the hydroelectric power is cheap
and renewable. Hence, statement 2 is an assumption made by
the author.

5) Answer (A)

The argument is built on the assumption that generation of


hydroelectric power is cheaper than oil. So, if it is true that
generation of hydroelectric power is more expensive than
generation of power using oil, the argument will be weakened.
Option a) is the correct answer.

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