Critical reasoning
Conclusions, inferences, assumptions, strong and weak arguments from a short passage.
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A leading automobile manufacturer in Pune announced that it will stop producing its popular petrol-driven compact car model by mid-next year. The company stated that this decision is due to the rising costs of petrol and the increasing consumer preference for electric vehicles in the Indian market. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the company's stated reason for discontinuing the model?
Q2 · Critical reasoning · MEDIUM
A survey conducted by a consumer rights organization in Delhi found that 60% of respondents who bought organic vegetables from local markets believed they were healthier than non-organic vegetables. The organization concluded that organic vegetables are indeed healthier than non-organic vegetables. Which of the following is an assumption made by the organization in drawing this conclusion?
Q3 · Critical reasoning · EASY
A software company in Bangalore reported a 20% increase in its revenue last year. The CEO attributed this increase to the successful launch of a new cloud-based accounting software. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the CEO's claim?
Q4 · Critical reasoning · HARD
A report by a financial analyst suggests that the stock prices of companies in the textile sector will rise significantly next month. The analyst bases this prediction on the fact that the government has announced a new subsidy for cotton farmers, which will reduce the cost of raw materials for textile manufacturers. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the analyst's prediction?
Q5 · Critical reasoning · MEDIUM
A private school in Chennai decided to ban the use of smartphones in classrooms to improve students' focus and academic performance. The principal argued that constant notifications and social media distractions are the primary reasons for declining attention spans among students. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the principal's argument?