LNAT MCQ 2

Question 1

A newspaper editorial argues: 'Since violent crime rates fell after stricter gun laws were passed, the laws must have caused the reduction.' Which logical flaw does this argument commit?

Accepted Answer

Post hoc ergo propter hoc

Answer

The argument assumes causation from correlation alone — a classic post hoc fallacy.

Question 2

A passage states: 'All mammals are warm-blooded. Whales are mammals. Therefore, whales are warm-blooded.' This argument is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A deductive argument that is valid and sound

Answer

The premises are true and the conclusion necessarily follows, making the argument both valid and sound.

Question 3

A politician says: 'You're either with us on this policy or you want crime to run rampant.' What rhetorical device is being used?

Accepted Answer

False dichotomy

Answer

The statement presents only two options while ignoring other possible positions — a false dichotomy.

Question 4

In an LNAT passage, which of the following best describes the role of a 'counter-argument'?

Accepted Answer

A position that challenges or opposes the main argument

Answer

A counter-argument presents an opposing view that the author must acknowledge or refute.

Question 5

A lawyer argues: 'My client cannot be guilty because he is a devoted family man and respected community member.' This reasoning is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Appeal to character (ad hominem in reverse)

Answer

Appealing to someone's good character to deny guilt is a logical fallacy when unrelated to the facts of the case.

LNAT - Law National Aptitude Test Practice Test

LNAT - Law National Aptitude Test Practice Test

LNAT MCQ 2