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This Batch 1 (Questions 1–25) includes:
- Realistic LSAT-style passages (single & comparative).
- Detailed answer explanations to help you understand reasoning.
- Covers key LSAT RC skills: main idea, inference, detail, author’s tone, comparative analysis.
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📘 Passage 1 (Science/Technology Theme)
Passage A:
Recent research in cognitive neuroscience suggests that the human brain is far more adaptable than previously believed. Neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections—has been demonstrated in patients recovering from strokes, individuals learning new languages, and even older adults acquiring complex skills. Such findings challenge the long-standing assumption that brain flexibility diminishes irreversibly after early adulthood.
Passage B:
While neuroplasticity has been shown to occur across the lifespan, some researchers caution against overstating its significance. They argue that while limited neural changes are possible, such adaptability rarely results in full functional recovery. For instance, stroke patients may regain partial motor control, but rarely return to pre-injury levels. Thus, neuroplasticity may offer hope, but its practical impact may be more modest than popular accounts suggest.
❓ Questions 1–8
Q1. What is the primary purpose of Passage A?
A) To argue against the existence of neuroplasticity.
B) To describe evidence that challenges old assumptions about brain adaptability.
C) To explain why stroke recovery is limited.
D) To compare neuroplasticity in humans and animals.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Passage A highlights examples of neuroplasticity and directly states that these findings challenge the old assumption that brain flexibility ends after youth.
Q2. Which of the following best summarizes the perspective of Passage B?
A) Neuroplasticity is unlimited at all ages.
B) Neuroplasticity is overstated and may not always lead to full recovery.
C) Stroke patients never benefit from neuroplasticity.
D) Scientists reject the concept of neuroplasticity.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Passage B doesn’t deny neuroplasticity but emphasizes its limits in functional recovery.
Q3. Based on both passages, the authors would most likely agree that:
A) Neuroplasticity occurs only in children.
B) Neuroplasticity occurs but its effects vary in scope.
C) Neuroplasticity is a myth created by the media.
D) Neuroplasticity guarantees recovery from brain injury.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Both agree neuroplasticity exists, but Passage A stresses its potential while Passage B notes its limits.
Q4. The author of Passage A would most likely respond to Passage B’s argument by stating that:
A) Even partial recovery demonstrates meaningful adaptability.
B) Full recovery is impossible in all patients.
C) Research on older adults shows no benefits.
D) The media should not exaggerate findings.
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Passage A emphasizes positive findings—even if not full recovery, adaptability is meaningful progress.
Q5. Which choice best captures the tone of Passage A?
A) Skeptical
B) Optimistic
C) Neutral
D) Alarmist
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Passage A uses words like “far more adaptable,” “demonstrated,” and “challenge assumptions,” showing optimism.
Q6. Which inference can be drawn from Passage B?
A) Neuroplasticity is irrelevant to medical science.
B) Improvements in motor control may occur, but expectations should be tempered.
C) Brain recovery is impossible after early adulthood.
D) Stroke recovery is unrelated to brain function.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Passage B says recovery is partial, not irrelevant. It emphasizes realistic expectations.
Q7. Suppose new research showed that stroke patients could achieve full recovery through neuroplasticity training. Which passage would this most directly challenge?
A) Passage A
B) Passage B
C) Both passages
D) Neither passage
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Passage B argues recovery is limited. Full recovery would contradict its cautious stance.
Q8. Which type of question is most represented in this set?
A) Main idea
B) Author’s attitude
C) Comparative reasoning
D) Detail retrieval
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Many questions ask to compare viewpoints between Passage A and Passage B.
📘 Passage 2 (Law/Policy Theme)
Passage A:
Advocates of stricter privacy regulations argue that personal data should be treated as a fundamental right. With the rise of digital platforms, vast amounts of user data are collected, often without explicit consent. Supporters of regulation point to Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as a model, emphasizing transparency, user control, and penalties for misuse.
Passage B:
Critics of such strict regulations contend that overly burdensome rules stifle innovation and harm smaller businesses. They argue that compliance costs are disproportionately heavy for startups, which could limit competition and entrench larger tech firms. According to these critics, consumer choice and market forces—rather than government rules—are more effective tools for protecting data privacy.
❓ Questions 9–16
Q9. What is the main claim of Passage A?
A) Businesses should self-regulate data collection.
B) Personal data rights require strong government protection.
C) GDPR harms technological progress.
D) User data has no value.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Passage A stresses data as a fundamental right and praises GDPR-style regulation.
Q10. The main concern raised in Passage B is that:
A) Regulations will make data collection impossible.
B) Strict privacy laws hurt smaller companies and innovation.
C) Governments cannot enforce GDPR-like laws.
D) Users do not care about privacy.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Passage B emphasizes compliance costs for startups and harm to innovation.
Q11. The authors of Passage A and Passage B would most likely agree that:
A) Data privacy is an important issue in the digital era.
B) GDPR should be adopted worldwide without modification.
C) Market forces alone are sufficient to protect privacy.
D) Compliance costs are irrelevant.
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Both recognize privacy as important; they differ on how to protect it.
Q12. Which of the following is an assumption made in Passage A?
A) Users prefer convenience over privacy.
B) Strong government oversight leads to better protection of rights.
C) Startups have no role in the digital economy.
D) Market forces are inherently untrustworthy.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Passage A assumes government regulation is the best way to secure privacy.
Q13. Which of the following would most strengthen the argument in Passage B?
A) Evidence that strict regulations reduced the number of small tech firms.
B) Studies showing GDPR increased user trust.
C) Proof that governments cannot monitor data effectively.
D) Polls showing citizens demand stronger privacy laws.
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Passage B focuses on regulation harming small businesses and innovation.
Q14. Which statement best captures the tone of Passage A compared to Passage B?
A) Passage A is cautious; Passage B is dismissive.
B) Passage A is urgent; Passage B is wary.
C) Passage A is optimistic; Passage B is skeptical.
D) Passage A is neutral; Passage B is alarmist.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Passage A uses rights language (urgent), while Passage B highlights risks (wary).
Q15. If new evidence showed that GDPR increased startup success in Europe, which passage’s argument would be most undermined?
A) Passage A
B) Passage B
C) Both passages
D) Neither passage
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Passage B argues regulation hurts startups; opposite evidence undercuts this.
Q16. What type of reasoning structure do both passages use?
A) Case study
B) Cause and effect
C) Narrative storytelling
D) Hypothetical analogy
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Both argue from cause-effect: regulations → stronger rights (A), regulations → harm startups (B).
📘 Passage 3 (Science & Technology Theme)
Passage:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in medical diagnostics. Supporters argue that AI tools can process vast amounts of patient data more quickly and accurately than human doctors, leading to earlier detection of diseases. Proponents also highlight that AI could reduce healthcare costs by streamlining processes and minimizing human error.
Critics, however, caution that overreliance on AI risks overlooking the nuances of patient care. They note that algorithms are trained on existing datasets, which may contain biases or lack representation of minority groups. Furthermore, critics argue that without proper human oversight, AI errors could have serious consequences for patient health.
❓ Questions 17–25
Q17. What is the main advantage of AI in healthcare according to supporters?
A) It replaces doctors entirely.
B) It processes large data sets faster and improves disease detection.
C) It eliminates ethical dilemmas in medicine.
D) It makes doctors unnecessary.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The passage stresses speed and accuracy in data analysis and diagnosis.
Q18. Critics of AI in healthcare are primarily concerned with:
A) The high cost of AI systems.
B) The lack of human compassion in AI treatment.
C) Algorithmic bias and risks of errors without oversight.
D) Doctors losing jobs to machines.
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Critics emphasize bias in data and dangers of AI errors.
Q19. Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage?
A) A historical overview of AI in healthcare.
B) Presentation of arguments both for and against AI use.
C) A detailed explanation of how AI works in diagnosis.
D) A fictional scenario of AI in hospitals.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The passage contrasts supporters’ and critics’ perspectives.
Q20. The author would most likely agree that:
A) AI can be useful, but human oversight remains necessary.
B) AI is too risky to use in healthcare.
C) Doctors should be replaced by AI for efficiency.
D) Bias in data cannot be reduced.
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The balanced tone suggests value in AI but need for caution.
Q21. Which of the following would most weaken the critics’ argument?
A) Studies proving that AI consistently misdiagnoses rare diseases.
B) Evidence that AI systems are regularly updated with diverse datasets.
C) Proof that doctors often misinterpret patient data.
D) Research showing patients prefer human interaction over AI.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: If AI datasets are diverse and updated, bias concerns weaken.
Q22. Supporters’ claim that AI reduces costs assumes:
A) AI systems never require maintenance.
B) Efficiency gains outweigh the expenses of implementing AI.
C) Patients will always trust AI diagnoses.
D) Doctors will not resist using AI.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The assumption is that long-term savings exceed initial costs.
Q23. What is the tone of the passage overall?
A) Strongly supportive of AI.
B) Neutral but acknowledges both benefits and risks.
C) Highly skeptical of AI.
D) Optimistic and dismissive of criticism.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The author presents both sides, without extreme bias.
Q24. Which analogy best captures the author’s position?
A) Using AI in healthcare is like letting a pilotless plane fly passengers.
B) Using AI in healthcare is like having a calculator assist an accountant.
C) Using AI in healthcare is like replacing chefs with robots.
D) Using AI in healthcare is like ignoring laws of physics.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The author views AI as a helpful tool, not a full replacement.
Q25. If AI developers solved the problem of biased datasets, what effect would this have on the debate?
A) It would completely eliminate the critics’ concerns.
B) It would strengthen supporters’ case but not erase all criticism.
C) It would make human doctors unnecessary.
D) It would prove that regulation is unnecessary.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Even if bias is solved, oversight and patient care concerns remain.
📘 Passage 4 (Law & Society Theme)
Passage:
Legal scholars often debate the role of precedent in judicial decision-making. Supporters of strict adherence to precedent (stare decisis) argue that it ensures consistency, predictability, and stability in the law. They maintain that when courts follow earlier rulings, citizens and businesses can better plan their actions with confidence that legal principles will not shift unpredictably.
Critics, however, argue that rigid reliance on precedent can perpetuate outdated or unjust rulings. They contend that social values and circumstances evolve over time, and courts should adapt accordingly. For instance, past precedents upholding discriminatory practices were later overturned to align with modern principles of equality.
❓ Questions 26–33
Q26. The primary purpose of the passage is to:
A) Describe how laws are written in legislatures.
B) Present contrasting views on the role of precedent in judicial decisions.
C) Argue that stare decisis should be abandoned.
D) Explain the process of appealing to higher courts.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The passage compares supporters vs. critics of precedent.
Q27. Supporters of stare decisis would most likely agree that:
A) Citizens benefit when legal rules remain stable over time.
B) Judges should have unlimited discretion.
C) Social change should always drive court rulings.
D) Courts should ignore earlier decisions if controversial.
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Supporters emphasize stability and predictability.
Q28. Critics argue that strict reliance on precedent may:
A) Strengthen democratic institutions.
B) Preserve unjust rulings from the past.
C) Reduce the need for judicial review.
D) Make courts more efficient.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Critics point out that outdated or unjust decisions can persist.
Q29. The example of discriminatory precedents being overturned serves to:
A) Prove that stare decisis always fails.
B) Show that courts sometimes adapt law to evolving values.
C) Illustrate how legislatures influence judicial rulings.
D) Demonstrate that courts should ignore history.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The example highlights the need for flexibility in the law.
Q30. The author’s attitude toward precedent is best described as:
A) Strongly supportive.
B) Balanced, recognizing both advantages and drawbacks.
C) Indifferent, presenting facts without analysis.
D) Critical, arguing that precedent is harmful.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The author gives both pros and cons without bias.
Q31. Which situation would most strengthen the critics’ argument?
A) A long-standing precedent is shown to conflict with modern human rights principles.
B) A precedent provides stability in contract law for decades.
C) A recent case strictly followed precedent and resulted in fairness.
D) A legislature amends a statute to clarify confusion in the law.
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Critics stress the danger of outdated or unjust precedents.
Q32. Supporters of stare decisis assume that:
A) Social values remain constant over time.
B) Consistency in the law is more important than immediate fairness in every case.
C) Judges cannot interpret laws effectively without precedent.
D) Precedent always ensures justice.
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Their emphasis is on predictability and consistency, even at some cost.
Q33. Which title would best capture the central theme of the passage?
A) “The Decline of Judicial Independence”
B) “Why Courts Must Always Follow Precedent”
C) “Balancing Stability and Change in the Law”
D) “Legislatures vs. Courts in Making Laws”
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The theme is balancing stability (supporters) vs. change (critics).
That completes LSAT Reading Comprehension Practice – Batch 1 (Questions 1–33) ✅.
👉 Continue your preparation with:
- [LSAT Reading Comprehension Batch 2 – Questions 34–65]
- [LSAT Reading Comprehension Batch 3 – Questions 66–100]
- [LSAT Analytical Reasoning Practice Sets]
- [LSAT Logical Reasoning MCQs with Explanations]
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