Test: Argumentation (April 6) - CAT MCQ

Directions: An argument is a statement meant to convince another person about your point of view. An assertion is a point of view. A counter argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these definitions you are required to classify the five sentences in the question below as:
(A) concluding assertion                                    
(B) supporting reason
(C) statement irrelevant to argument
(D) counter argument

(i) A body expected to crack down on cartels is being pulled apart even before its birth.
(ii) The government claims that 'cartels' are the real cause behind inflation.
(iii) Industry, NGO's and regulators oppose provisions mooted by the government.
(iv) In a bid to get started, the government is reviewing and diluting new competition laws.

Directions: An argument is a statement meant to convince another person about your point of view. An assertion is a point of view. A counter argument contains logic opposed to your assertion. Based on these definitions you are required to classify the five sentences in the question below as:
(A) concluding assertion                                    
(B) supporting reason
(C) statement irrelevant to argument
(D) counter argument

(i) The most important asset in business is a sense of humour.
(ii) If you can laugh at an absurd situation you can go a long way in diffusing business tensions.
(iii) A sense of humour creates one of the most favorable long term impressions.
(iv) There are very few absolutes in business.
(v) That does not mean you make your rivals the butt of your jokes.

Directions: From the alternatives, choose the one which correctly classifies the four sentences as a
F: Fact: If it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true
J: Judgement: If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention
I: Inference: If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something, based on the knowledge of facts

1. The pharma companies in India often conduct controversial clinical trials exploiting the ignorant and illiterate volunteers.
2. Minster of State for Health Panbaka Lakshmi raised this issue in the Parliament ordering an inquiry against 'Shreen Cancer Institute of Tamil Nadu'
3. Full length debate followed in the Parliament and the Union Cabinet constituted a Central drug authority to check and monitor the illegal clinical trials by the drug makers.
4. There have been many instances of drugs being tested without consent. It is maintained by the Enquiry Proceedings that Sun Pharma's Letrozole was illegally tried on 400 women.