Critical Reasoning Update I in v 2.0

Some much needed exercise for the brain. Any potential hackers, try these problems instead of creating problems for us. 

Q1. The cost of medical care in US is much higher than that of in Canada. As a result of this cost of medical insurance in US is higher than in Mexico. However the cost of medical insurance in Canada is lower than in Mexico.

If all of the above is true, which of the following is absolutely true?

a.       The cost of medical care in Canada is lower than in Mexico.

b.      The cost of medical insurance in Canada is higher than in US.

c.       The cost of medicines in US is higher than in Canada.

d.      The cost of medical insurance in Canada is lower than it is in US.

e.       American doctors are more expensive as compared to doctors in Canada.

Q2. In the 5 years since Saurav Ganguly got the captaincy of the Indian team his ODI batting average has dipped by 6 runs as compared to the 5 year period prior to his getting the captaincy even though he played the same number of matches in both the periods. Thus, the captaincy has taken a toll on his batting?

Which of the following if true would seriously question the above conclusion?

a.       India scored less runs overall in the period after Ganguly’s captaincy.

b.      India batted second in most of the matches after Ganguly’s captaincy.

c.       Ganguly batted lower down the order and had few overs to bat than earlier.

d.      Ganguly opened the innings and no Indian opener has performed well over such a long period.

e.       Ganguly didn’t get to bat in a number of matches after his captaincy.

Q3.  It has been seen that kids who attend a pre-school program perform better in Mathematics in School than other kids who do not attend any pre-school programs. So, parents are advised to enroll their kids in a pre-school program if they want their kids to top in schools.

What does the author rely on to make his argument?

a.       Some preparation in pre-schools is better than no preparation at all.

b.      Performing well in Mathematics will ensure that kids top their class.

c.       Parents want their kids to top in their class.

d.      The pre-school program has many benefits other than increasing the numerical ability of kids.

Q4. The Palits had to get to Amritsar quickly for a family get-together. They decided to take a flight to Amritsar because flights are fast and expensive and hence would be comfortable and safe. Which of the following is an assumption that Palits do not rely upon?

a.       Anything that is expensive is safe.

b.      Anything that is expensive is better.

c.       Flights are the fastest way of reaching somewhere.

d.      Anything that is fast is comfortable.

Post the answers as comments. I will be posting the answers with explanations tomorrow night. GK Update and Legal Reasoning update coming shortly but before that a short announcement.