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Quiz - Logic, Reasoning and Critical Thinking

This document contains a quiz on logic, reasoning and critical thinking. It has 3 questions. Question 1 asks to identify the premises and conclusions of 3 arguments. Question 2 is missing. Question 3 asks to identify the fallacies, if any, in 4 arguments. The arguments presented analyze different topics such as freedom of expression, teaching logic in schools, the possibility of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe, and causes of cricket match outcomes.

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QUIZ

Logic, Reasoning and Critical Thinking

Course Code: LLB 212 Course Instructor: Syed Jauhar


Mehdi
Course Title: Logic, Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Time Allowed: 30 Minutes
Batch: Maximum Marks: 10
Date: 18/11/2022

Question 1: Identify the premises and conclusion of each of the following arguments: (6)
1) Freedom of expression is essential for a democracy because it gives citizens the right to
criticize those who are in power.
Conclusion:-Freedom of expression is essential for democracy.
BECAUSE
It gives citizens the right to criticize those who are in power..PREMISIS.

2) Logic teaches students how to think for themselves. It helps them develop their critical
thinking skill. It gives them the ability to analyze and evaluate arguments. I think it should
be taught in schools.
Conclusion;-i thin it shoud be taught in school
BECAUSE
Logic teaches students how to think for themselves.it hepls them to develop their
critical thinking skill.it gives them the ability to analyze and evaluate
arguments..PREMISIS.

3) It is true that we haven’t encountered any aliens so far. But NASA estimates that there
could be nearly 11 billion earth-like planets in our own galaxy. And there are 2 trillion
galaxies in the observable universe. So there is a good chance that intelligent life exists
elsewhere in the universe.
Conclusion:-so there is a good chance that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the
universe.
BECAUSE
It is true that we have not encountered any alians so far .but NASA estimates that
there could be nearly 11 billion earth like planet in our own galaxy.And there are
two trillion galaxies in the observable universe..PREMISIS

Question 3: Identify the fallacy in each of the following arguments. If no fallacy occurs then
write ‘No Fallacy’. (4)
1) The media has reported some high-profile cases of cricketers involved in match-fixing.
Clearly, all cricketers are corrupt.
HASTY GENERALIZATION

2) Zaid Hamid claims that the 2008 Mumbai attacks were staged by the Indian
government. Now, Zaid Hamid is a respected political commentator. Therefore, what he
says must be true.
APPEAL TO AUTHORITY

3) I know so many people who have seen ghosts. Clearly, ghosts exist.
HASTY GENERALIZATION
4) Every time Ahmed watches a cricket match, Pakistan loses. I can only conclude that
Pakistan loses because Ahmed is watching. He brings bad luck. I’ll ask him not to watch
tomorrow’s match.
FALSE CAUSE

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