Critical Reasoning Questions with Solutions
Critical reasoning questions test how well you can analyse a short argument. This topic covers strengthening and weakening an argument, identifying the main point or conclusion of a passage, drawing inferences, finding the flaw in reasoning, and paradox resolution. The most important rule is to stay strictly within the information given and avoid bringing in outside knowledge. Start by identifying the main claim and the evidence offered for it. A strengthening option makes the claim more likely to be true, while a weakening option breaks the link between the evidence and the claim. Extreme words such as "only", "always" and "never" often make an option wrong. The classic statement-based question types, such as statement and assumptions, statement and conclusions and cause and effect, are covered on their own Logical Deductions pages. Practise the critical reasoning questions below. Each solution explains why the correct option works and why the others don't.
- Q1.
Which of the following arguments is a "circular argument"?
A. If it rains, the grass gets wet. The grass is wet, so it must have rainedB. Free speech is important because people should be able to say what they wantC. Most people buy this brand, so it must be the best qualityD. He is a good doctor because he graduated from a top universityeasyAsked in NIMCET 2026View solution › - Q2.
Which of the following will be acceptable for establishing a fact?
A. Opinion of a large number of peopleB. Tradition in practice over a long period of timeC. Availability of observable evidenceD. References in ancient literatureeasyAsked in NIMCET 2011View solution › - Q3.
One New York publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States want an anthology that includes the complete works of William Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shakespeare? As scholars point out, his psychological insights into both male and female characters are amazing even today. This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. Shakespeare's characters are more interesting than fictional characters todayB. People even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the charactersC. Academic scholars are putting together an anthology of Shakespeare's workD. New Yorkers have a renewed interest in the work of ShakespeareeasyAsked in NIMCET 2018View solution › - Q4.
Which situation below is the best example of an informal gathering?
A. After finding out about his promotion, Jeremy and a few coworkers decide to go out for a quick drink after workB. Whenever she eats at the Italian restaurant, Kamalika seems to run into PeterC. The book club meets on the first Thursday evening of every monthD. Mary sends out 25 invitations for the bridal shower she is giving for her sistereasyAsked in NIMCET 2025View solution ›