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Critical thinking examines how conclusions follow from evidence, including claims, assumptions, arguments, inferences and relevant facts. Questions ask you to identify hidden assumptions, distinguish strong from weak evidence, assess cause and effect, recognise common reasoning errors, and decide which statement strengthens or weakens an argument.
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- A. Smartphones have become a primary source for news
- B. Television remains the most reliable news source
- C. Reading news in print is no longer preferred
- D. Mobile apps are not a credible source for news
Explanation: Mobile apps are primarily used on smartphones. Therefore, if news consumption is shifting to mobile apps, it logically concludes that…
Correct answer: Smartphones have become a primary source for news- A. Virtual meetings are more common
- B. People dislike crowds
- C. Digital tools can foster deep and meaningful connections
- D. People enjoy solitude
Explanation: The original argument claims face-to-face communication is superior for building strong bonds.
Correct answer: Digital tools can foster deep and meaningful connections- A. Knowing two languages helps cognitive growth
- B. Children like languages
- C. Schools teach many subjects
- D. Parents are educated
Explanation: An assumption is an unstated premise that connects the evidence to the conclusion.
Correct answer: Knowing two languages helps cognitive growth- A. People tend to order fast food more frequently through these apps due to convenience
- B. Delivery services are designed to be fast and efficient
- C. Restaurants often offer discounts and promotions through these apps
- D. Meals are more convenient to obtain through delivery services
Explanation: This statement provides a direct link between the use of the apps and unhealthy eating.
Correct answer: People tend to order fast food more frequently through these apps due to convenience- A. People prefer regular access over one-time purchases
- B. Free services are outdated
- C. Money is abundant
- D. Media is free
Explanation: The rise of subscription services indicates a shift in consumer behavior.
Correct answer: People prefer regular access over one-time purchases- A. Price affects travel decisions
- B. People hate traveling
- C. Airlines are closing
- D. Only rich people travel
Explanation: The statement provides a direct cause-and-effect relationship: rising prices (cause) led to canceled travel (effect).
Correct answer: Price affects travel decisions- A. True
- B. False
- C. Uncertain
- D. None of these
Explanation: From the first two statements, we can establish the cost order: Raspberries > Blueberries > Strawberries.
Correct answer: True- A. True
- B. FALSE
- C. Uncertain
- D. None of these
Explanation: ExplanationFrom the first two statements, you know that the Emporium mall has the most stores, so the Emporium Mall would have more stores…
Correct answer: True- A. True
- B. FALSE
- C. Uncertain
- D. None of these
Explanation: If junaid weighs more than javed there are two possiblities; junaid could weigh more or less than jamila hence its uncertain.
Correct answer: Uncertain- A. True
- B. False
- C. Uncertain
- D. None of these
Explanation: Explanation If the first two statements are correct then Lahore is southwest of Islamabad
Correct answer: False- A. 125
- B. 131
- C. 130
- D. 138
Explanation: The correct answer is Option B: 131. This number is unique because it is a prime number, meaning it can only be divided by 1 and itself…
Correct answer: 131- A. Pages
- B. Learning
- C. Pictures
- D. Eraser
Explanation: The word that is always associated with "books" A. Pages: Books are made up of pages, which contain the text and information.
Correct answer: Pages- A. 10
- B. 12
- C. 13
- D. 7
Explanation: This is a simple addition and subtraction series.In the first pattern, 3 is being added and in the second pattern, 2 is subtracted.
Correct answer: 10- A. W < Z
- B. X > Z
- C. Y < X
- D. All are true.
Explanation: Statement : Z ≥ Y = W and X ≥ W = Y (A) : W ≤ Z => True, since Z ≥ W. (B) : X ≥ Z => Not true (C) : Y ≤ X => True Thus, only (B) may not…
Correct answer: X > Z- A. 10 km east
- B. 15 km east
- C. 20 km east
- D. 25 km east
Explanation: Option B is correct. In reference to the given image her current position is 15km East from the point where she started.
Correct answer: 15 km east- A. True
- B. FALSE
- C. Uncertain
- D. None of these
Explanation: Explanation Because the first two statements are true, raspberries are the most expensive of the three.
Correct answer: True- A. Pages
- B. Learning
- C. Pictures
- D. Eraser
Explanation: Book is incomplete without pages . So , pages are the essential part of books . B . Not all books are for learning purposes .
Correct answer: Pages- A. Only conclusion I follows.
- B. Only conclusion II follows.
- C. Neither I nor II follows.
- D. Both conclusion I and II follows.
- E. None of these
Explanation: Conclusion I cannot be followed. There is no mention in the statement that life is not worth living.
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows.- A. Only conclusion I follows.
- B. Only conclusion II follows.
- C. Either conclusion I or II follows.
- D. Both conclusion I and II follows.
- E. None of these.
Explanation: Only conclusion II follows as the nation will not be able to provide a decent living to its citizens because of the increasing population…
Correct answer: Only conclusion II follows.- A. Only conclusion I follows.
- B. Only conclusion II follows.
- C. Either conclusion I or II follows.
- D. Both conclusion I and II follows.
- E. None of these.
Explanation: The statement can clearly mean that smoking is one of the weaknesses of humans which tends to test the willpower of humans at the extreme…
Correct answer: Both conclusion I and II follows.