1. Question 1 of 50

   Statement: Many students of the city schools are falling sick because of contaminated drinking water at their school. Courses of action: I. The school administration should immediately arrange safe drinking water. II. The students should be shifted to another city.

   A Only course II follows B Both courses I and II follow C Only course I follows D Neither course I nor II follows
2. Question 2 of 50

   Statement: Traffic police have decided to impose heavy fines on riders who do not wear helmets. Assumptions: I. All riders already wear helmets. II. The fear of fines can change riders' behaviour.

   A Only I is implicit B Both I and II are implicit C Neither I nor II is implicit D Only II is implicit
3. Question 3 of 50

   Statement: The number of internet users in the country doubled in the last five years. Conclusions: I. All people in the country use the internet. II. The use of the internet has become more common.

   A Only conclusion I follows B Only conclusion II follows C Both conclusions I and II follow D Neither conclusion I nor II follows
4. Question 4 of 50

   Statement: Only candidates with a master's degree can apply for this post. Assumptions: I. Candidates with a lower qualification are not suitable for the post. II. Honesty is the best policy.

   A Only II is implicit B Both I and II are implicit C Neither I nor II is implicit D Only I is implicit
5. Question 5 of 50

   Argument: A new metro line will reduce traffic jams in the city. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

   A The metro line will be completed in two years. B The metro will have air-conditioned coaches. C Most commuters live far from the proposed stations and prefer to drive. D Fares will be lower than taxi fares.
6. Question 6 of 50

   Statement: Should the retirement age be raised? Arguments: I. Yes, experienced employees can continue to contribute. II. Yes, it will reduce the burden on pension funds.

   A Only argument I is strong B Both arguments I and II are strong C Only argument II is strong D Neither argument I nor II is strong
7. Question 7 of 50

   Statement: In a survey, 70% of the residents said that they prefer public transport. Conclusions: I. The majority of residents prefer public transport. II. All residents use public transport every day.

   A Only conclusion II follows B Both conclusions I and II follow C Neither conclusion I nor II follows D Only conclusion I follows
8. Question 8 of 50

   Statement: Should all schools have computer labs? Arguments: I. Yes, because computers are costly. II. Yes, because computer skills are essential for most jobs today.

   A Only argument I is strong B Both arguments I and II are strong C Only argument II is strong D Neither argument I nor II is strong
9. Question 9 of 50

   Statement: The government has announced a free vaccination drive for all children below five years. Assumptions: I. Children below five years are at risk of certain diseases. II. Parents will bring their children for vaccination.

   A Only I is implicit B Only II is implicit C Neither I nor II is implicit D Both I and II are implicit
10. Question 10 of 50

    Claim: Eating nuts every day improves memory, because a group that ate nuts scored higher in a memory test. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the claim?

    A The test was taken in the morning. B The nuts were bought from a local shop. C The nut-eating group was also given extra memory coaching. D Both groups had the same number of members.
11. Question 11 of 50

    Statement: Should the government ban mobile phones? Arguments: I. Yes, because phones are costly. II. No, because many people own them.

    A Only argument I is strong B Only argument II is strong C Both arguments I and II are strong D Neither argument I nor II is strong
12. Question 12 of 50

    Argument: Sales rose after the company reduced its prices, so the price cut caused the increase in sales. Which assumption does the argument depend on?

    A No other major factor caused the rise in sales. B The company's competitors also reduced their prices. C The company has always had high sales. D Customers dislike low prices.
13. Question 13 of 50

    Statement: A train leaves station A at 6 pm and reaches station B at 11 pm on the same day. Conclusions: I. The journey takes 5 hours. II. The train reaches station B on the same day it leaves station A.

    A Both conclusions I and II follow B Only conclusion I follows C Only conclusion II follows D Neither conclusion I nor II follows
14. Question 14 of 50

    Statement: A notice at a hospital: 'Smoking is prohibited within the hospital premises.' Assumptions: I. Smoking harms the health of patients. II. People will obey the notice.

    A Only I is implicit B Both I and II are implicit C Only II is implicit D Neither I nor II is implicit
15. Question 15 of 50

    Statement: The students of class X have performed poorly in Mathematics. Courses of action: I. Extra classes should be arranged for Mathematics. II. Mathematics should be removed from the syllabus.

    A Only course I follows B Only course II follows C Both courses I and II follow D Neither course I nor II follows
16. Question 16 of 50

    Statement: The teacher asked the students to read the chapter before tomorrow's class. Assumptions: I. Students will read the chapter if they are asked to. II. Every student has a copy of the book.

    A Only II is implicit B Both I and II are implicit C Neither I nor II is implicit D Only I is implicit
17. Question 17 of 50

    Statement: The water level in the dam has fallen drastically. Courses of action: I. People should be advised to use water carefully. II. The government should look for additional water sources.

    A Only course I follows B Only course II follows C Neither course I nor II follows D Both courses I and II follow
18. Question 18 of 50

    Statement: The bank has increased the interest rate on fixed deposits. Assumptions: I. Customers dislike earning interest. II. The bank will close down next year.

    A Neither I nor II is implicit B Only I is implicit C Only II is implicit D Both I and II are implicit
19. Question 19 of 50

    Statement: Should the government ban fireworks? Arguments: I. Yes, because they are loud. II. No, because fireworks are colourful.

    A Only argument I is strong B Neither argument I nor II is strong C Only argument II is strong D Both arguments I and II are strong
20. Question 20 of 50

    Statement: Should the government provide free electricity to everyone? Arguments: I. Yes, because everyone likes free things. II. No, because it would put a very heavy burden on the treasury.

    A Only argument I is strong B Both arguments I and II are strong C Only argument II is strong D Neither argument I nor II is strong
21. Question 21 of 50

    Statement: The library is open from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays. Conclusions: I. A person can visit the library at noon on a Tuesday. II. The library is open at night on weekdays.

    A Only conclusion II follows B Both conclusions I and II follow C Only conclusion I follows D Neither conclusion I nor II follows
22. Question 22 of 50

    Statement: Honesty is the best policy; do not cheat in exams. Assumptions: I. Cheating is always discovered. II. Every student cheats.

    A Neither I nor II is implicit B Only I is implicit C Only II is implicit D Both I and II are implicit
23. Question 23 of 50

    Sales of umbrellas rose this year although the rainfall decreased. Which of the following best explains this?

    A Umbrella prices were cut sharply, so more people bought them. B Rainfall was lower than last year. C People like to keep umbrellas at home. D Umbrellas are made of cloth.
24. Question 24 of 50

    Statement: The company's profit has declined in the last two quarters. Conclusions: I. The company will shut down soon. II. The company's profit was higher before.

    A Only conclusion II follows B Only conclusion I follows C Both conclusions I and II follow D Neither conclusion I nor II follows
25. Question 25 of 50

    Statement: Sana is a doctor in the city hospital. All the doctors in the city hospital were trained abroad. Conclusions: I. Sana was trained abroad. II. At least one person who works in the city hospital was trained abroad.

    A Both conclusions I and II follow B Only conclusion I follows C Only conclusion II follows D Neither conclusion I nor II follows
26. Question 26 of 50

    Statement: Should marks in examinations be replaced by grades? Arguments: I. Yes, it reduces unhealthy competition and stress. II. Yes, because grades look nicer.

    A Only argument II is strong B Both arguments I and II are strong C Only argument I is strong D Neither argument I nor II is strong
27. Question 27 of 50

    Statement: Pakistan's literacy rate rose from 58% in 2010 to 62% in 2020. Conclusions: I. The literacy rate improved over the decade. II. The literacy rate was lower in 2010 than in 2020.

    A Both conclusions I and II follow B Only conclusion I follows C Only conclusion II follows D Neither conclusion I nor II follows
28. Question 28 of 50

    Statement: Many people are not paying their electricity bills. Courses of action: I. Electricity should be supplied free of charge. II. All consumers should be punished.

    A Only course I follows B Neither course I nor II follows C Only course II follows D Both courses I and II follow
29. Question 29 of 50

    Statement: Only the members of the club are allowed to use the swimming pool. Hamza is using the swimming pool. Conclusions: I. Hamza is a member of the club. II. Hamza is not a member of the club.

    A Only conclusion II follows B Only conclusion I follows C Both conclusions I and II follow D Neither conclusion I nor II follows
30. Question 30 of 50

    Statement: Should the use of plastic be discouraged? Arguments: I. Yes, because it is light. II. Yes, because it does not decompose and pollutes land and water.

    A Only argument I is strong B Only argument II is strong C Both arguments I and II are strong D Neither argument I nor II is strong
31. Question 31 of 50

    Statement: A bridge in the town has developed cracks. Courses of action: I. The bridge should be demolished immediately without any plan. II. Traffic on the bridge should be restricted and engineers should examine the cracks.

    A Only course I follows B Both courses I and II follow C Only course II follows D Neither course I nor II follows
32. Question 32 of 50

    Statement: The price of petrol has risen by 10% this month, while salaries remain unchanged. Conclusions: I. Salaries will increase next month. II. The cost of living may rise for salaried people.

    A Only conclusion I follows B Both conclusions I and II follow C Neither conclusion I nor II follows D Only conclusion II follows
33. Question 33 of 50

    Statement: All the shops in the market remain closed on Sunday. Today is Monday. Conclusions: I. The shops are open today. II. The shops will be closed tomorrow.

    A Only conclusion I follows B Neither conclusion I nor II follows C Only conclusion II follows D Both conclusions I and II follow
34. Question 34 of 50

    Statement: Ali scored more than Bilal in Mathematics. Bilal scored more than Chand. Conclusions: I. Ali scored more than Chand. II. Chand scored the least among the three.

    A Only conclusion I follows B Only conclusion II follows C Neither conclusion I nor II follows D Both conclusions I and II follow
35. Question 35 of 50

    Statement: All the employees who completed the training were promoted. Rahim was promoted. Conclusions: I. Rahim completed the training. II. Rahim did not complete the training.

    A Only conclusion I follows B Only conclusion II follows C Either I or II follows D Both conclusions I and II follow
36. Question 36 of 50

    Statement: The manager told the staff, 'Submit your reports by Friday to avoid delay in the audit.' Assumptions: I. The audit cannot be postponed under any condition. II. Delay in submitting reports can delay the audit.

    A Only I is implicit B Both I and II are implicit C Only II is implicit D Neither I nor II is implicit
37. Question 37 of 50

    Statement: The Education Department has extended the last date of admissions so that no student is left out. Assumptions: I. Students will not apply after the extended date. II. Some students have not yet been admitted.

    A Only II is implicit B Only I is implicit C Both I and II are implicit D Neither I nor II is implicit
38. Question 38 of 50

    Statement: Some pens in the box are blue. Conclusions: I. All the pens in the box are blue. II. Some pens in the box are not blue.

    A Only conclusion I follows B Either I or II follows C Only conclusion II follows D Both conclusions I and II follow
39. Question 39 of 50

    Statement: Should school hours be shortened? Arguments: I. Yes, children will have more time for play and rest. II. No, because teachers will have less work.

    A Only argument II is strong B Both arguments I and II are strong C Only argument I is strong D Neither argument I nor II is strong
40. Question 40 of 50

    Statement: Should the advertising of junk food be banned near schools? Arguments: I. Yes, it influences children towards unhealthy eating habits. II. No, because children like junk food.

    A Only argument II is strong B Both arguments I and II are strong C Only argument I is strong D Neither argument I nor II is strong
41. Question 41 of 50

    Statement: The government has banned plastic bags in the city from next month. Assumptions: I. Alternatives to plastic bags are available. II. Plastic bags harm the environment.

    A Only I is implicit B Both I and II are implicit C Only II is implicit D Neither I nor II is implicit
42. Question 42 of 50

    Argument: Schools should start later in the morning because teenagers need more sleep. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?

    A Research shows that students who sleep more perform better in class. B Many teachers prefer to start work early. C Some students wake up late on holidays. D School buses have limited timings.
43. Question 43 of 50

    Statement: Should cigarette smoking be banned in public places? Arguments: I. Yes, passive smoking harms non-smokers. II. Yes, it will encourage smokers to smoke less.

    A Only argument I is strong B Only argument II is strong C Neither argument I nor II is strong D Both arguments I and II are strong
44. Question 44 of 50

    All athletes in the team train daily. Zubair does not train daily. Which conclusion is valid?

    A Zubair is an athlete in the team. B Zubair is not an athlete in the team. C Zubair trains twice a day. D All people who train daily are athletes in the team.
45. Question 45 of 50

    Statement: Many farmers have lost their crops because of floods. Courses of action: I. The government should provide relief aid to the affected farmers. II. Flood control systems should be improved.

    A Only course I follows B Only course II follows C Neither course I nor II follows D Both courses I and II follow
46. Question 46 of 50

    Statement: Please use the helpline number given on the card for any query. Assumptions: I. The card holders have access to a phone. II. The helpline staff will solve every query.

    A Only II is implicit B Only I is implicit C Both I and II are implicit D Neither I nor II is implicit
47. Question 47 of 50

    Statement: Advertisement: 'Use Brand Z toothpaste for healthy teeth.' Assumptions: I. All people use the same brand of toothpaste. II. Brand Z is cheaper than every other brand.

    A Neither I nor II is implicit B Only I is implicit C Only II is implicit D Both I and II are implicit
48. Question 48 of 50

    Statement: Rainfall in the northern region was above average this year. Conclusions: I. There will be floods in the northern region. II. Crop production in the northern region increased.

    A Only conclusion I follows B Neither conclusion I nor II follows C Only conclusion II follows D Both conclusions I and II follow
49. Question 49 of 50

    Statement: The library of a college has very few books in some subjects. Courses of action: I. The library should be closed. II. The college should purchase books in those subjects.

    A Only course I follows B Both courses I and II follow C Neither course I nor II follows D Only course II follows
50. Question 50 of 50

    Statement: A fire broke out in a factory because of a short circuit. Courses of action: I. The electrical wiring of all factories should be inspected. II. All factories should be shut permanently.

    A Only course I follows B Only course II follows C Both courses I and II follow D Neither course I nor II follows

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