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FIJ, Assertion and Reason,
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Weak Arguments
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Objective:
1. To become adept in the aforesaid types with a follow up
exercise.

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19. Statement: “The potential of knowledge as a creator of
wealth is gaining currency all around the world. “ –
View of an economist
Assumption:
I. Only usable knowledge that is protectable has the potential of
wealth creation.
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k e
II. Only usable knowledge that is not protected has the potential
a n
of wealth creation.
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20. Statement: Many deaths are occurring in Village 'X',
which has experienced heavy rains in the last three
monsoons, due to outbreak of epidemics.
Courses of Action:
I. The government should dig a side canal to pass the excess
rainwater.
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rs
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k e
II. Health care system in the village should be strengthened.
a n
o p
(A) if only I follows. r
(B) if only II follows.
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(C) if either I or II follows. (D) if neither I nor II follows.
(E) if both I and II follow.
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20. Statement: Many deaths are occurring in Village 'X',
which has experienced heavy rains in the last three
monsoons, due to outbreak of epidemics.
Courses of Action:
I. The government should dig a side canal to pass the excess
rainwater.
. c o m
rs
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k e
II. Health care system in the village should be strengthened.
a n
o p
(A) if only I follows. r
(B) if only II follows.
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(C) if either I or II follows. (D) if neither I nor II follows.
(E) if both I and II follow.
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21. Statement: Students’ attendance in regular colleges is
falling day by day, while in private coaching centres the
situation is just the opposite.
Courses of Action:
I. Students must be given individual attention.
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II. At least once in a week they must be given a test.

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o r
III. Without proper attendance, a student must not be
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allowed to attend the final examinations.
(A) Only II follows(B) I and III follow (C) Only III follows
(D) All the three follow
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21. Statement: Students’ attendance in regular colleges is
falling day by day, while in private coaching centres the
situation is just the opposite.
Courses of Action:
I. Students must be given individual attention.
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II. At least once in a week they must be given a test.

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III. Without proper attendance, a student must not be
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allowed to attend the final examinations.
(A) Only II follows(B) I and III follow (C) Only III follows
(D) All the three follow
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22. Statement: Employees working on computers suffer from
spinal injuries.
Courses of action:
I. Directives should be issued regarding the correct posture while
working on computers.
II. Employers should not hire people not used to working on
. c o m
rs
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computers.
a n k e
o p r
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22. Statement: Employees working on computers suffer from
spinal injuries.
Courses of action:
I. Directives should be issued regarding the correct posture
while working on computers.
II. Employers should not hire people not used to working on
. c o m
rs
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computers.
a n k e
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23. Statement: Should English become the only official language of
India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. English is the language of commerce. It is the most widely
spoken language in the world.
II. No. It will affect the national pride of India.
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24. Statement: Should the government roll back the ban on liquor in
Bihar?
a n k e
Arguments: o p r
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25. Statement: Should the parents of private
school students threaten to withdraw their
wards from the schools to protest against the
sharp fee hike?
Arguments: . c o m
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a n k e
parents belong to affluent
families ando p r
they can afford the
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II. No. The parents can be made to understand
the reason for the fee hike.
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25. Statement: Should the parents of private
school students threaten to withdraw their
wards from the schools to protest against the
sharp fee hike?
Arguments: . c o m
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I. No. Most of these

a n k e
parents belong to affluent
families ando p r
they can afford the
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II. No. The parents can be made to understand
the reason for the fee hike.
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26. Robot satellites relay important communications and identify weather
patterns. Because the satellites can be repaired only in orbit, astronauts are
needed to repair them. Without repairs, the satellites would eventually
malfunction. Therefore, space flights carrying astronauts must continue.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the argument
above?
(a) Although satellites are indispensable in the identification of weather
. c o m
rs
patterns, weather forecasters also make some use of computer projections to
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identify weather patterns.

a n k e
o p r
(b) The government, responding to public pressure, has decided to cut the
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budget for space flights and put more money into social welfare programs.
(c) Repair of satellites requires heavy equipment, which adds to the amount of
fuel needed to lift a spaceship carrying astronauts into orbit.
(d) Technical obsolescence of robot satellites makes repairing them more costly
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and less practical than sending new, improved satellites into orbit. 14
26. Robot satellites relay important communications and identify weather
patterns. Because the satellites can be repaired only in orbit, astronauts are
needed to repair them. Without repairs, the satellites would eventually
malfunction. Therefore, space flights carrying astronauts must continue.
Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the argument
above?
(a) Although satellites are indispensable in the identification of weather
. c o m
rs
patterns, weather forecasters also make some use of computer projections to
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identify weather patterns.

a n k e
o p r
(b) The government, responding to public pressure, has decided to cut the
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budget for space flights and put more money into social welfare programs.
(c) Repair of satellites requires heavy equipment, which adds to the amount of
fuel needed to lift a spaceship carrying astronauts into orbit.
(d) Technical obsolescence of robot satellites makes repairing them more
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costly and less practical than sending new, improved satellites into orbit. 15
27. Analyst: The pace of technological development brings a constant stream of new
devices to the market, and many of them enjoy commercial success. But announcing
new technology too soon after the introduction of a successful device can backfire.
Once consumers hear about the new device, they may stop buying the one currently
on sale. So, if a company wishes to announce the upcoming sale of a new device, it
should wait until purchases of the old device have begun to decline.
Which of the following, strengthens the analyst’s main assertion?

c o m
a.) New technology often becomes less expensive after an initial surge in sales.
.
rs
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a n e
b.) Media outlets, such as television programs and magazines, often report on the
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planned introduction of new devices while the sales of old devices are still strong.

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d.) Surveys have shown that some consumers make only one or two technology
purchases per year, whereas others make more frequent purchases.
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27. Analyst: The pace of technological development brings a constant stream of new
devices to the market, and many of them enjoy commercial success. But announcing
new technology too soon after the introduction of a successful device can backfire.
Once consumers hear about the new device, they may stop buying the one currently
on sale. So, if a company wishes to announce the upcoming sale of a new device, it
should wait until purchases of the old device have begun to decline.
Which of the following, strengthens the analyst’s main assertion?

c o m
a.) New technology often becomes less expensive after an initial surge in sales.
.
rs
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a n e
b.) Media outlets, such as television programs and magazines, often report on the
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planned introduction of new devices while the sales of old devices are still strong.

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c.) Many consumers are unable to determine whether new technology is superior to
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current technology. T
d.) Surveys have shown that some consumers make only one or two technology
purchases per year, whereas others make more frequent purchases.
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Qs 28 to 31: The hoi polloi generally believe that potential candidates ought to include a picture
along with their résumé. It is customary to disapprove such habit as it allows more good looking
ones to get ahead in their career over ordinary looking colleagues. However, one study
demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Woodrow Hartzog, the creator of this study, attributes
his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be
unintelligent. Hartzog submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection
model employed by the Scandinavian public sector, where résumés are anonymous and
candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on résumés. Such a

. c o m
model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

rs
28. Inference: The ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’ is that people think more attractive women are less
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intelligent.

a n k e
True Probably True
o p r
Insufficient Data
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Probably False

T
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Qs 28 to 31: The hoi polloi generally believe that potential candidates ought to include a picture
along with their résumé. It is customary to disapprove such habit as it allows more good looking
ones to get ahead in their career over ordinary looking colleagues. However, one study
demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Woodrow Hartzog, the creator of this study, attributes
his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be
unintelligent. Hartzog submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection
model employed by the Scandinavian public sector, where résumés are anonymous and
candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on résumés. Such a

. c o m
model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

rs
28. Inference: The ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’ is that people think more attractive women are less
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2H 7D4C

intelligent.

a n k e
True Probably True
o p r
Insufficient Data
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7Q4R
Probably False

T
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Qs 28 to 31: The hoi polloi generally believe that potential candidates ought to include a picture
along with their résumé. It is customary to disapprove such habit as it allows more good looking
ones to get ahead in their career over ordinary looking colleagues. However, one study
demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Woodrow Hartzog, the creator of this study, attributes
his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be
unintelligent. Hartzog submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection
model employed by the Scandinavian public sector, where résumés are anonymous and
candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on résumés. Such a

. c o m
model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

rs
29. Inference: The model of selecting future employees adopted by the Scandinavian public
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k e
sector aims to reduce discrimination based on appearance and gender.

a n
True Probably True
o p r
Insufficient Data
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Probably False

T
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Qs 28 to 31: The hoi polloi generally believe that potential candidates ought to include a picture
along with their résumé. It is customary to disapprove such habit as it allows more good looking
ones to get ahead in their career over ordinary looking colleagues. However, one study
demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Woodrow Hartzog, the creator of this study, attributes
his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be
unintelligent. Hartzog submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection
model employed by the Scandinavian public sector, where résumés are anonymous and
candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on résumés. Such a

. c o m
model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

rs
29. Inference: The model of selecting future employees adopted by the Scandinavian public
tr-5G3D0G8B
2H 7D4C

k e
sector aims to reduce discrimination based on appearance and gender.

a n
True Probably True
o p r
Insufficient Data
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Probably False

T
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Qs 28 to 31: The hoi polloi generally believe that potential candidates ought to include a picture
along with their résumé. It is customary to disapprove such habit as it allows more good looking
ones to get ahead in their career over ordinary looking colleagues. However, one study
demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Woodrow Hartzog, the creator of this study, attributes
his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be
unintelligent. Hartzog submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection
model employed by the Scandinavian public sector, where résumés are anonymous and
candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on résumés. Such a

. c o m
model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

rs
30. Inference: The method of selecting future employees adopted by the Scandinavian public
tr-5G3D0G8B
2H 7D4C

k e
sector has helped to eliminate discrimination in the Scandinavian public sector.

a n
True Probably True
o p r
Insufficient Data
tr-5P3S0M8Q2O
7Q4R
Probably False

T
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Qs 28 to 31: The hoi polloi generally believe that potential candidates ought to include a picture
along with their résumé. It is customary to disapprove such habit as it allows more good looking
ones to get ahead in their career over ordinary looking colleagues. However, one study
demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Woodrow Hartzog, the creator of this study, attributes
his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be
unintelligent. Hartzog submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection
model employed by the Scandinavian public sector, where résumés are anonymous and
candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on résumés. Such a

. c o m
model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

rs
30. Inference: The method of selecting future employees adopted by the Scandinavian public
tr-5G3D0G8B
2H 7D4C

k e
sector has helped to eliminate discrimination in the Scandinavian public sector.

a n
True Probably True
o p r
Insufficient Data
tr-5P3S0M8Q2O
7Q4R
Probably False

T
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Qs 28 to 31: The hoi polloi generally believe that potential candidates ought to include a picture
along with their résumé. It is customary to disapprove such habit as it allows more good looking
ones to get ahead in their career over ordinary looking colleagues. However, one study
demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Woodrow Hartzog, the creator of this study, attributes
his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be
unintelligent. Hartzog submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection
model employed by the Scandinavian public sector, where résumés are anonymous and
candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on résumés. Such a

. c o m
model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

rs
31. Inference: The method of selecting future employees adopted by the Scandinavian public
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Scandinavian public sector.

a n k e
sector has had the effect of increasing discrimination based on appearance within the

Probably True
o p
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Definitely False
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Qs 28 to 31: The hoi polloi generally believe that potential candidates ought to include a picture
along with their résumé. It is customary to disapprove such habit as it allows more good looking
ones to get ahead in their career over ordinary looking colleagues. However, one study
demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Woodrow Hartzog, the creator of this study, attributes
his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be
unintelligent. Hartzog submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection
model employed by the Scandinavian public sector, where résumés are anonymous and
candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on résumés. Such a

. c o m
model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

rs
31. Inference: The method of selecting future employees adopted by the Scandinavian public
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2H 7D4C

Scandinavian public sector.

a n k e
sector has had the effect of increasing discrimination based on appearance within the

Probably True
o p
Insufficient Data r
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Probably False 7Q4R
Definitely False
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Directions for questions 32 to 35: Each of the following questions has (a)
statement(s) followed by two or more conclusions. Decide if the given conclusion is
valid or not.
Mark the answer as:
(1) if only conclusion I follows. (2) if only conclusion II follows.
(3) if neither of the conclusions follows. (4) if both the conclusions follow.
32. Statements: The Qutab Minar will survive the threat of acid
. c o m
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rain. It has stood the test of time for many centuries.

a n k e
Conclusions:
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I. Acid rain is not common in many parts of the world.
II. The acid rain will damage parts of the Qutab Minar.
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Directions for questions 32 to 35: Each of the following questions has (a)
statement(s) followed by two or more conclusions. Decide if the given conclusion is
valid or not.
Mark the answer as:
(1) if only conclusion I follows. (2) if only conclusion II follows.
(3) if neither of the conclusions follows. (4) if both the conclusions follow.
32. Statements: The Qutab Minar will survive the threat of acid
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rain. It has stood the test of time for many centuries.

a n k e
Conclusions:
o p r
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I. Acid rain is not common in many parts of the world.
II. The acid rain will damage parts of the Qutab Minar.
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Directions for questions 32 to 35 : Each of the following questions has (a)
statement(s) followed by two or more conclusions. Decide if the given conclusion is
valid or not.
Mark the answer as:
(1) if only conclusion I follows. (2) if only conclusion II follows.
(3) if neither of the conclusions follows. (4) if both the conclusions follow.
33. Statement: Disruption of traditional institutions,
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a n k e
identifications, and loyalties is likely to lead to ambivalent
situations.
o p r
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Conclusions: T
I. Ambivalence in life is not a desirable outcome.
II. Disorder in certain external situations can lead to unclear
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situations. 28
Directions for questions 32 to 35 : Each of the following questions has (a)
statement(s) followed by two or more conclusions. Decide if the given conclusion is
valid or not.
Mark the answer as:
(1) if only conclusion I follows. (2) if only conclusion II follows.
(3) if neither of the conclusions follows. (4) if both the conclusions follow.
33. Statement: Disruption of traditional institutions,
. c o m
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a n k e
identifications, and loyalties is likely to lead to ambivalent
situations.
o p r
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Conclusions: T
I. Ambivalence in life is not a desirable outcome.
II. Disorder in certain external situations can lead to unclear
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situations. 29
Directions for questions 32 to 35 : Each of the following questions has (a)
statement(s) followed by two or more conclusions. Decide if the given conclusion is
valid or not.
Mark the answer as:
(1) if only conclusion I follows. (2) if only conclusion II follows.
(3) if neither of the conclusions follows. (4) if both the conclusions follow.
34. Statement: One reason why all predictions about his likely
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a n k e
actions fail is that there is no precedent for many of the things

o r
that Joe Biden does and, therefore, no reliable way of assessing
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what he will do next.
Conclusions:
I. Biden is the most powerful President the US has seen.
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Directions for questions 32 to 35 : Each of the following questions has (a)
statement(s) followed by two or more conclusions. Decide if the given conclusion is
valid or not.
Mark the answer as:
(1) if only conclusion I follows. (2) if only conclusion II follows.
(3) if neither of the conclusions follows. (4) if both the conclusions follow.
34. Statement: One reason why all predictions about his likely
. c o m
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a n k e
actions fail is that there is no precedent for many of the things

o r
that Joe Biden does and, therefore, no reliable way of assessing
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what he will do next.
Conclusions:
I. Biden is the most powerful President the US has seen.
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II. Biden is an unpredictable person. 31

Directions for questions 32 to 35 : Each of the following questions has (a)
statement(s) followed by two or more conclusions. Decide if the given conclusion is
valid or not.
Mark the answer as:
(1) if only conclusion I follows. (2) if only conclusion II follows.
(3) if neither of the conclusions follows. (4) if both the conclusions follow.
35. Statement: Akshay Kumar’s new 'Laxmii' film has been hailed
. c o m
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as a slow-burner Blockbuster hit.

a n k e
Conclusions:
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I. The film will slowly burn out at the box office.
II. It subverts the Blockbuster formula of fast paced films.
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Directions for questions 32 to 35 : Each of the following questions has (a)
statement(s) followed by two or more conclusions. Decide if the given conclusion is
valid or not.
Mark the answer as:
(1) if only conclusion I follows. (2) if only conclusion II follows.
(3) if neither of the conclusions follows. (4) if both the conclusions follow.
35. Statement: Akshay Kumar’s new 'Laxmii' film has been hailed
. c o m
rs
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as a slow-burner Blockbuster hit.

a n k e
Conclusions:
o p r
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I. The film will slowly burn out at the box office.
II. It subverts the Blockbuster formula of fast paced films.
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36. A. Viewers of satire are more likely to watch and read traditional news sources,
according to an article in the Columbia Journalism Review.
B. In fact, satirists often refer to other news sources to provide background for
their critiques, as Stewart has done multiple times with CNN and Fox News, serving
the dual purpose of communicating news and criticizing the current methods of
political media.

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political humour does not distance the audience from politics but instead
c m
C. The same article also references research that suggests increased viewership of
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news.”
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D. This more informed and interested audience naturally has more potential and
opportunities to share educated opinions with others and provoke discussion.
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36. A. Viewers of satire are more likely to watch and read traditional news sources,
according to an article in the Columbia Journalism Review.
B. In fact, satirists often refer to other news sources to provide background for
their critiques, as Stewart has done multiple times with CNN and Fox News, serving
the dual purpose of communicating news and criticizing the current methods of
political media.

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political humour does not distance the audience from politics but instead
c m
C. The same article also references research that suggests increased viewership of
o
rs
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“increases knowledge of current events, leads to further information-seeking on
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news.”
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D. This more informed and interested audience naturally has more potential and
opportunities to share educated opinions with others and provoke discussion.
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Directions for Qs 37 to 40: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the
correct alternative from the following.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false but R is true.
37. Assertion: The price of a stock is determined on the basis of the
demand and supply of the stock.
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demand for the stocks which form the Sensex.

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Reason: The value of the sensex increases whenever there is a heavy
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Directions for Qs 37 to 40: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the
correct alternative from the following.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false but R is true.
37. Assertion: The price of a stock is determined on the basis of the
demand and supply of the stock.
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demand for the stocks which form the Sensex.

a n e
Reason: The value of the sensex increases whenever there is a heavy
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false but R is true.
38. Assertion: In the Indian democratic system, the cabinet ministers are
appointed by the President.
Reason: The Prime minister plays an advisory role.
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39. Assertion: India is a country of diverse cultures, customs and
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false but R is true.
38. Assertion: In the Indian democratic system, the cabinet ministers are
appointed by the President.
Reason: The Prime minister plays an advisory role. b
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41. Statement: At least three people were killed as the
category four hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida
Keys and worked its way up the southwest coast, leaving
more than three million properties and businesses
without power and millions of people hunkering down in
their homes or emergency shelters.
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II. The Churches in Florida must give shelter to people
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42. Statement: Despite repeated warnings, Debbat has not stopped
posting abusive posts about Bastina on different social media
pages.
Course of action:
I. Bastina should file a police complaint against Debbat.
II. Bastina must block Debbat on her social media page.
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42. Statement: Despite repeated warnings, Debbat has not stopped
posting abusive posts about Bastina on different social media
pages.
Course of action:
I. Bastina should file a police complaint against Debbat.
II. Bastina must block Debbat on her social media page.
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43. Statement: A leading newspaper survey reveals that 'Women
find it unsafe to work in company X'.
Courses of Action:
I. Company X should take measures to create a safe working
environment for women.
II. Company X should stop hiring women.
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43. Statement: A leading newspaper survey reveals that 'Women
find it unsafe to work in company X'.
Courses of Action:
I. Company X should take measures to create a safe working
environment for women.
II. Company X should stop hiring women.
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44. Statement: Company X called back all its cars manufactured
after 2016 on account of defective parts.
Courses of action:
I. Company X should sue the supplier of the defective parts.
II. Company X should fire its entire Quality control department.
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45. Statement: Customers now prefer product X
of company A to product Y of company B.
Courses of action:
I. Company B should immediately launch
another product to rivalsX.
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45. Statement: Customers now prefer product X
of company A to product Y of company B.
Courses of action:
I. Company B should immediately launch
another product to rivalsX.
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46. Statement: Recent observations suggest
global warming and other changes in the
climate system.
Assumptions:
I. Periods of unusually warm . c o m
weather were
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II. Rise in T o p r
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46. Statement: Recent observations suggest
global warming and other changes in the
climate system.
Assumptions:
I. Periods of unusually warm . c o m
weather were
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experienced. an k e
II. Rise in T o p r
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47. Statement: Steve Bannon believes that President Donald
Trump may have committed the greatest mistake in modern
American political history when he fired FBI Director James
Comey in 2019.
Assumptions:
I. Steve Bannon is an expert on modern American political
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48. Statement: "How can one man both commemorate a film
documenting the fight against fascists in the early 20th Century,
and then celebrate the modern day far-right?", wondered many
people in England.
Assumptions:
I. It is difficult for these people to accept that the same person
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can do both the things mentioned in the statement.

a n k e
o r
II. According to these people there is at least one man on Earth
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who did the two things mentioned in the statement.

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48. Statement: "How can one man both commemorate a film
documenting the fight against fascists in the early 20th Century,
and then celebrate the modern day far-right?", wondered many
people in England.
Assumptions:
I. It is difficult for these people to accept that the same person
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can do both the things mentioned in the statement.

a n k e
o r
II. According to these people there is at least one man on Earth
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who did the two things mentioned in the statement.

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49. Statement: Government is reinforcing the ban on
advertisements of alcoholic drinks in media.
Assumptions:
I. Alcoholic drinks are considered harmful for the society.
II. The advertisements of alcoholic drinks are still present in the
media.
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49. Statement: Government is reinforcing the ban on
advertisements of alcoholic drinks in media.
Assumptions:
I. Alcoholic drinks are considered harmful for the society.
II. The advertisements of alcoholic drinks are still present in the
media.
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50. Statement: It is hard to respond to hate with
love and tolerance.
Assumptions:
I. Love and tolerance don't go with racism.
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50. Statement: It is hard to respond to hate with
love and tolerance.
Assumptions:
I. Love and tolerance don't go with racism.
. c o m
II. Love and tolerance can s be used to respond to
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51. Statement: India’s largest oil producer reported a 6.3 per
cent drop in net profit during the second quarter which ended in
June 2020, as against the second quarter of the previous year.
Assumptions:
I. The company gave its highest-ever discounts to state-owned
refineries during the period.
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a n k e
II. The sales had increased during the corresponding quarter last
year.
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(C) if either RI or RII is a possible reason. (D) neither RI nor RII is a possible reason.
(E) if both RI and RII are possible reasons.

52. Assertion:
Raj's father is admitted to hospital.

RI : Raj's father suddenly collapsed in his office.

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RII: Raj’s father is 80 years old.

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(A) if only RI is a possible reason. (B) if only RII is a possible reason
(C) if either RI or RII is a possible reason. (D) neither RI nor RII is a possible reason.
(E) if both RI and RII are possible reasons.

53. Assertion:
Maya, a dangerous criminal, is in police custody now.

RI : Maya was surrounded by the police in yesterday's encounter and

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a n k e
RII Maya himself surrendered to the police.
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