CLAT Logical Reasoning
CLAT Logical Reasoning section tests the candidates’ ability to frame arguments based on premise(s), and draw conclusions and inferences. Though the passages do not require as much prowess over the English language as such, the ability to read and comprehend them quickly will come in handy. This section is more about making logical conclusions about an idea, as inferred from the passages.
The following CLAT Logical Reasoning questions have been framed with adequate focus on the difficulty level of CLAT. The passages have been chosen with an eye on diversity of topics and the variety of themes and arguments.
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CLAT 2020 Logical Reasoning: COVID-19 induced 'Force Majeure' in Contracts
Some readers wondered whether my reading of the crisis in the news media is about
journalism or about the news industry. Though the fortunes of the news industry have a
bearing on journalism, there is, indeed, a difference between looking at issues that govern
journalism and the factors that contribute to the financial stress of the media industry. Over
the last few years, I have been discussing the impact of digitalisation on journalism. The
pandemic has accelerated the process of digital transformation of the news media. Therefore, these issues need close scrutiny. One of the defining elements of analog journalism was the
way two crucial functions of journalism — bearing witness and making sense —
complemented each other and helped people make informed choices. When I talk about the
strength of analog, I am neither romanticising the past nor am I a Luddite. Most importantly,
I do not believe in nostalgia. Many scholars have established ―how rose-coloured glasses
always leads to an unfair distortion — looking back on the best of the past while comparing it
to the worst of the present.‖ Hence, when I talk about the digital information news
environment, I am talking about how there needs to be a conducive atmosphere for credible
information to resonate with the people. Literature on misinformation, disinformation and
malinformation reveals a new distinction in the minds of the citizens. Editors and journalists
have to contend with a new breed of sceptics. These are the people who trust social media
forwards more than evidence-based, data-driven journalism. Their confirmation bias flows
from encrypted social media platforms that are full of conspiracy theories.
[Excerpt from an Article by A.S. Panneerselvan, The Hindu, dated August 10, 2020]
Which of the following strengthens the Author‘s argument?
- Conspiracy theories have become an alternative truth.
- The Pandemic is the only reason behind the dependence of people on Social media journalism.
- The News industry is witnessing a tremendous change.
- None of the above.
Explanatory Answer
That there can be an ‘alternative’ version of truth in the minds of news consumers strengthens the argument of the author. This means that social media can offer different versions of truth to different people, thus destroying the scope for ‘credible’, data-driven, research-based truth to be established.
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