1. It took many centuries before the countries of Europe could resolve their internal problems of violence and corruption to become the stable nation-“states they are. Therefore - it will take many centuries for India to achieve internal stability. Assuming that the factual claims in the argument above are true - what must be assumed in order for the conclusion to follow?

2. Political turmoil in a country is mainly caused by widespread violence and flawed economic policies of Successive governments. If at all this has to be crushed - it can be achieved only by a dictatorial government which rules with iron hand. Therefore - the need of the hour is to elect a government which imposes fresh set of stringent legislations. The alternatives suggested (not necessarily all) - if true - considerably weaken the argument however - one of them is most forceful. Identify the same.

3. Directions: In each of the following questions - two Statements are given. There may or may not be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. Statement I: Hallmarking of gold jewellery has been made compulsory. Statement II: Many persons do not prefer to buy Hallmarked jewellery.

4. Direction: The question contains two statements numbered I and II. You have to decide whether the information provided in the statement is sufficient to answer the question. Do habits make men's life rigid? I. It is out of habit that people envy others. II. Men become Slave of habits.

5. Directions: Each question below is followed by arguments. Choose the most appropriate choice from the options given. Question: Should Judicial Activism be discouraged? Argument I: No - it would lead to executive dictatorship? Argument II: Yes - Judiciary should stay in the constitutional limits.

6. Under the same fact situation as above - which one of the following - if true - affects - seriously the argument presented above?

7. Directions: Each question below are given one Statement and two assumptions I and II. Examine the Statements and shade the correct assumption which is implicit in the statement. Page | 119 Statement: 'As there is a great demand - every person Seeking ticket of the programme will be given only five tickets'. Assumptions: I. The organizers are not keen on Selling the tickets. II. No one is interested in getting more than five tickets.

8. Directions: Answer the following questions based on the statements given below: (i) There are 3 poles on each side of the road. (ii) These six poles are labelled A - B - C - D - E and F. (iii) The poles are of diff erent colours namely golden - silver - metallic - black - bronze and white. (iv) The poles are of diff erent heights. (v) E - the tallest pole - is exactly opposite to the golden coloured pole. (vi) The shortest pole is exactly opposite to the metallic coloured pole. (vii) D - the black coloured polo - is located between A and D. (viii) C - the bronze coloured pole - is exactly opposite to A. (ix) B - the metallic coloured pole - is exactly opposite to F. (x) A - the white coloured pole - is taller than C but shorter than D and B. Which is the colour of the tallest pole? Page | 137

9. 'Some philosophers believe that a concept which cannot be verified can still be valid because of its inner logic which ennobles it.' In the light of the above statement - decide the status of the statement given below. Statement: 'Every person has certain inherent and inalienable rights which must be protected by Rule of Law.'

10. Directions: The following questions comprise of one or more statements. Answer the questions on the basis of the given statement(s). Accept the factual assumptions required by the question - even if you believe that the statement is false. Statement: 'Where there is a cloud - there is a rain.' Which of the following statements - if true - would show that the above statement is false?

11. Directions: In each of the following questions two words are paired which have a certain relation. Select a correct option to substitute question-mark so as to make a Similar relational pair with the word given after double colon (::). President of India: 35:: Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha):?

12. An argument is given below - on the basis of that argument; find out the parallel argument from the given list of subsequent arguments. Argument: Himalavan Sparrows are disappearing. This bird is an Indian bird: therefore - Indian birds are disappearing. Subsequent Arguments:

13. Directions: The following six questions comprise of one or more statements. Please answer the questions on the basis of the given statements. Please make the factual assumptions required by the question even if you believe the statement is false. Suleiman: All Communists are atheists. Sheeba: That is not true. Which of the following - if true - would make Sheeba's reply the most convincing?

14. Utilitarians believe that the right action is that which produces the most happiness. Which of the following claims is incompatible with the utilitarian view?

15. Directions: Given below is a pair of events I and II. You have to decide their nature of relationship. Assume that the given information is correct and final. I. Financial Institutions are largely unregulated. II. Today - world is passing through a serious phase of economic crisis.

16. Ravi is the brother of Amit's son. How is Amit related to Ravi?

17. Pramesh is heavier than Jairam but lighter than Gulab. Anand is heavier than Gulab. Mohan is lighter than Jairam. Who among them is the heaviest? Page | 124

18. Instructions: Each question below consists of one Assertion (A) and one Reason (R). Examine them and Select the correct answers. A: The nomadic herders Slaughter their animals for meat. R: Animals form the chief Source of food and livelihood for nomadic herders.

19. Directions: In each of the following questions a Statement is followed by two assumptions. These assumptions may or may not be implicit in the statement. Choose the appropriate answer option. Statement: The employer has a right to reject the application of any candidate for employment without assigning any reason while short listing candidates for interview. Assumption I: The employer is impartial and believes in trans parency in employment practices. Assumption II: The employer wants to call only those candi dates for interview - who in his opinion are eligible.

20. Directions: Each question below are given one Statement and two assumptions I and II. Examine the Statements and shade the correct assumption which is implicit in the statement. Statement: 'Present day education is in shambles and the country is going to the dogs'. Assumptions: I. A good education system is essential for the well being of a Nation. II. A good education alone is sufficient for the well being of a nation.

21. Directions: In the following questions a question and two arguments are given. Arguments in relation to the question are either weak or strong. Use this key to given your responses. Question: Would the problem of old parents be solved if children are made legally responsible to take care of their parents in old age? Argument I: Yes - Such problems can be solved only through law. Argument II: Yes - this will bring relief to old parents.

22. Directions: In each of the following questions a Statement is followed by two assumptions. These assumptions may or may not be implicit in the statement. Choose the appropriate answer option. Page | 126 Statement: The government has decided to reduce custom duty on computers. Assumption I: The government wants to make computer accessible to larger number of people. Assumption II: Prices in domestic market may go up in near future.

23. Directions: Read the following information carefully and then Answer the questions. Four friends W - X - Y and Z are students of Class 10th. W and X are good in Hindi but poor in English. W and Y are good in Science but poor in Mathematics. Y and Z are good in English but poor in Social Studies. Z and X are good in Mathematics as well as in Science. Which of the following statements is definitely true?

24. Directions: In the following questions a question and two arguments are given. Arguments in relation to the question are either weak or strong. Use this key to given your responses. Question: Should private opera tors be allowed to operate pas senger train service in India? Argument I: No - private operators do not agree to operate on non profitable sectors. Argument II: Yes - it will improve the quality of Indian Railway Service.

25. Directions: In each of the following questions two words are paired which have a certain relation. Select a correct option to substitute question-mark so as to make a Similar relational pair with the word given after double colon (::). Lok Sabha: Meira Kumar:: Rajya Sabha:?