Cretical Reasoning for Gate-UPSC-SSC-Bank

Cretical Reasoning for Gate-UPSC-SSC-Bank

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Critical Reasoning for GATE, UPSC, SSC, & Bank Exams

Critical Reasoning is an essential part of competitive exams like GATE, UPSC, SSC, and Bank PO. It tests a candidate’s ability to analyze arguments, identify assumptions, draw conclusions, and evaluate logical reasoning.

 Types of Critical Reasoning Questions

 Assumption-Based Questions

 Identify the unstated assumption in an argument.
 Keywords: assume, presuppose, implicit

Example:
Statement: The government should reduce fuel prices to control inflation.
Assumption: High fuel prices contribute to inflation.

 Strengthening & Weakening Arguments

 Find facts that support or weaken a conclusion.
 Keywords: strengthen, weaken, support, challenge

Example:
Statement: Online education is better than classroom education.
Strengthen: Online learning provides flexible schedules and more resources.
Weaken: Lack of personal interaction affects learning outcomes.

 Inference-Based Questions

 Identify logical conclusions from given information.
 Keywords: conclude, deduce, infer, implies

Example:
Statement: All engineers are good at mathematics. John is an engineer.
Inference: John is good at mathematics.

 Cause & Effect

 Identify cause-and-effect relationships in statements.
 Keywords: cause, result, leads to, due to

Example:
Statement: The factory shut down due to excessive pollution.
Cause: Excessive pollution.
Effect: Factory shut down.

 Course of Action

 Determine the best action based on a problem.
 Keywords: should, suggest, recommend, best action

Example:
Problem: A sudden rise in road accidents in a city.
Course of Action: Improve road safety measures and enforce stricter traffic laws.

 Tips to Solve Critical Reasoning Fast

 Read the question carefully before looking at options.
 Identify the main argument & key points.
Eliminate extreme or irrelevant choices.
 Look for logical connections between statements.
Practice daily to improve speed & accuracy.

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Cretical Reasoning for Gate-UPSC-SSC-Bank

Critical Reasoning is a major part of exams like GATE (General Aptitude section), UPSC (CSAT), SSC (CGL/CPO), and Banking (IBPS/SBI PO). It tests your ability to analyze arguments, identify assumptions, draw conclusions, and evaluate evidence.

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What is Critical Reasoning?

Critical Reasoning involves:

• Analyzing information
• Making logical decisions
• Identifying assumptions, flaws, or conclusions

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Common Critical Reasoning Question Types

Type	What It Asks For	Example Cue Words
Assumption	What’s taken for granted?	“assumes,” “underlies”
Conclusion	What logically follows?	“conclude,” “implies”
Strengthen/Weaken	Which option supports/weakens the argument?	“strengthens,” “undermines”
Cause & Effect	What explains the result?	“because,” “due to”
Inference	What can you logically infer?	“implies,” “suggests”
Paradox/Contradiction	Resolve an apparent contradiction	“paradox,” “apparent contradiction”

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Strategy to Solve Critical Reasoning Questions

1. Read the Question First: Know whether you’re looking for an assumption, conclusion, etc.
2. Break the Argument: Find premise(s) and conclusion.
3. Watch for Keywords: Therefore, however, although, because.
4. Pre-think the Answer: Predict before looking at options.
5. Eliminate Logically Invalid Choices: Remove emotional or off-topic options.

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Example Questions & Answers

Question 1: Assumption

Argument: Many people buy bottled water even though tap water is free and meets safety standards. Therefore, people believe bottled water is healthier.

Question: The argument above assumes that:
A. Bottled water is not regulated
B. People are influenced by advertising
C. People are aware that tap water meets safety standards
D. The taste of water doesn’t matter to consumers

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2: Strengthen

Statement: Students who exercise before class perform better on tests.

Question: Which of the following strengthens this conclusion?
A. Students who don’t exercise still pass the test
B. Exercise improves brain blood flow
C. Test questions were easier this year
D. Exercise is not linked to intelligence

Correct Answer: B

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Best Books for Practice

1. GATE:
   • GATE General Aptitude by Nodia Publications
   • Made Easy General Aptitude
2. UPSC CSAT:
   • TMH CSAT Paper 2
   • RS Aggarwal Logical Reasoning
3. SSC & Banking:
   • Arihant Logical Reasoning
   • RS Aggarwal Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning
   • Adda247 Reasoning Book

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Pro Tips

• Practice with time constraints.
• Use mock tests and previous year papers.
• Analyze each option logically—don’t go with your gut only.
• Improve vocabulary for better comprehension.

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