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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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41. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion."I handle stress well."

  • A. Strongly Agree
  • B. Agree
  • C. Neutral
  • D. Disagree
  • E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.

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Correct answer: Strongly Agree

42. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion."I enjoy trying new and unfamiliar experiences."

  • A. Strongly Agree
  • B. Agree
  • C. Neutral
  • D. Disagree
  • E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.

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Correct answer: Strongly Agree

43. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion."I easily get irritated by minor inconveniences."

  • A. Strongly Agree
  • B. Agree
  • C. Neutral
  • D. Disagree
  • E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.

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Correct answer: Strongly Agree

44. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion."I find satisfaction in helping others."

  • A. Strongly Agree
  • B. Agree
  • C. Neutral
  • D. Disagree
  • E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.

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Correct answer: Strongly Agree

45. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion."I often feel anxious in unfamiliar situations."

  • A. Strongly Agree
  • B. Agree
  • C. Neutral
  • D. Disagree
  • E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.

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Correct answer: Strongly Agree

46. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion."I am very persistent in achieving my goals."

  • A. Strongly Agree
  • B. Agree
  • C. Neutral
  • D. Disagree
  • E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.

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Correct answer: Strongly Agree

47. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion."I am sensitive to the feelings of others."

  • A. Strongly Agree
  • B. Agree
  • C. Neutral
  • D. Disagree
  • E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.

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Correct answer: Strongly Agree

48. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion."Do you enjoy spending time alone?"

  • A. Yes
  • B. To some extent
  • C. Not particularly
  • D. No
  • E. Strongly Disagree

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Correct answer: Yes

49. Statements: Cats are birds. Birds are mammals.Conclusion: Birds are cats.

  • A. Moderate Argument
  • B. Invalid Argument
  • C. Weak Argument
  • D. Strong Argument

Explanation: Birds = mammals is a very vague statement, as there are many other mammals apart from cats.

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Correct answer: Weak Argument

50. Statement: Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from society.Assumptions:I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good.II. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.

  • A. Only assumption I is implicit
  • B. Only assumption II is implicit
  • C. Either assumption I or II is implicit
  • D. Both Options A and B are correct

Explanation: The statement talks of eradicating corruption and prejudice from society, which indicates that these aspects are undesirable.

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Correct answer: Only assumption II is implicit

51. Which one of the following is a different one?

  • A. Skin
  • B. Lungs
  • C. Heart
  • D. Life

Explanation: Life is defined as any system capable of performing functions such as eating, metabolizing, excreting, breathing, moving, growing…

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Correct answer: Life

52. Find the odd one.

  • A. Mother
  • B. Sister
  • C. Maid
  • D. Aunt

Explanation: The correct answer is Maid. In this question, mother, sister, and aunt are all directly related to an individual by blood, signifying…

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Correct answer: Maid

53. From the following which word does not belong to the others:

  • A. Index
  • B. Book
  • C. Glossary
  • D. Chapter

Explanation: An index, glossary, and chapter are all parts of a book. Option A does not belong because the book is the whole, not a part.

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Correct answer: Book

54. Fact Checking:Fact 1: Some pens don't write Fact 2: Only blue pens write Fact 3: Some writing utensils are pens If the above three statements are facts then which of the following statement will also be a fact? I. Some writing utensils don't write II. Some writing utensils are blue Ill. Some blue writing utensils don't write

  • A. Only Ill
  • B. Only I and II
  • C. Only I
  • D. Only Ill and II

Explanation: "Since some pens don't write, some writing utensils don't write(statement I)".

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Correct answer: Only I and II

55. Which one of the following sentences contains an opinion?

  • A. Fish live in water
  • B. Chocolate is the best ice-cream flavour.
  • C. Polar Bears live in the Arctic.
  • D. Ants are much smaller than elephants.

Explanation: An opinion expresses a personal belief or judgment. While some people might love chocolate ice cream the most, it's a matter of…

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Correct answer: Chocolate is the best ice-cream flavour.

56. Statement: Should admission to the professional degrees in Pakistan be given only on merit without any concession to any particular group of students? Arguments (I) Yes. This will improve the quality of the professional institutes and degrees as they will be able to complete the degree successfully. (Il) No. This will keep a large number of socially and economically backward students out of the reach of professional institutes and degrees.

  • A. If only argument I is strong
  • B. If only argument Il is strong
  • C. If both I and Il are strong.
  • D. If neither I nor Il is strong

Explanation: Option C is correct since the admissions should be given on merit so that there is greater competition within the class.

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Correct answer: If both I and Il are strong.

57. Identify which do not possess the same kind of meaning as the others:

  • A. Honesty and Integrity
  • B. Bondage and Freedom
  • C. Risk and Danger
  • D. Pain and Agony

Explanation: Honesty and Integrity mean the same thing which is speaking the truth and obeying ethics and morals.

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Correct answer: Bondage and Freedom

58. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion. "I enjoy attending social gatherings."

  • A. Strongly Agree
  • B. Agree
  • C. Neutral
  • D. Disagree
  • E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.

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Correct answer: Strongly Agree

59. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion. "I find it difficult to start conversations."

  • A. Strongly Agree
  • B. Agree
  • C. Neutral
  • D. Disagree
  • E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.

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Correct answer: Strongly Agree

60. For the following statement, select the option that best represents your opinion. "I prefer to work alone rather than in a team."

  • A. Strongly Agree
  • B. Agree
  • C. Neutral
  • D. Disagree
  • E. Strongly Disagree

Explanation: There is no right or wrong answer to this question as it is meant to assess your individual personality trait.

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Correct answer: Strongly Agree
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