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Critical Reasoning for Advanced Sections

Learn core concepts, essential formulas, and attempt practice questions designed on the latest TCS NQT testing patterns.

Key Concepts & Formulas

  • 1Strengthen/Weaken arguments: Focus on identifying the central conclusion first.
  • 2Avoid options that introduce new, irrelevant facts.

TCS NQT Style Practice Questions

Practice Question 1

Argument: The town built new bicycle lanes, so traffic congestion will drop. Which weakens this?

A) Residents prefer cars due to weather
B) Bicycle lanes are painted blue
C) Congestion is a major issue
D) Bicycles are cheaper than cars

Correct Answer: A) Residents prefer cars due to weather

Step-by-step Solution: If residents prefer driving because of the local weather (A), they won't use the bike lanes. This weakens the argument that lanes will drop traffic congestion.

Practice Question 2

Which option strengthens the argument?

A) A survey shows 40% of car drivers will switch to bikes
B) More bikes are sold than cars
C) Fuel prices are constant
D) Lanes were completed on time

Correct Answer: A) A survey shows 40% of car drivers will switch to bikes

Step-by-step Solution: If drivers actively switch to bikes, this directly supports the claim that traffic congestion will decrease. This strengthens the argument.

Study Pro-Tip

To weaken an argument, identify its assumption and provide a fact that invalidates it.

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