Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2267 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Critical Reasoning

Question Statement:

Argument: 'We must either subsidize organic fertilizer or allow our agricultural soils to become completely sterile.' Which argument has the same false dilemma structure?

Options:

  • (A) We must either construct a nuclear power plant immediately or endure total darkness forever.
  • (B) Since all metals conduct electricity, copper must conduct electricity.
  • (C) If the dam breaks, the valley will flood. The dam broke, so the valley flooded.
  • (D) Solar energy is renewable because it comes from the sun.

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Both present a false dilemma between an immediate policy action and an extreme catastrophe.
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