Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 10 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
“I endorse X’s demand to reveal the names involved in the kickbacks immediately.”
— Y, a political leader 22 Practice Book on Analytical Reasoning
Assumptions:
I. Both X and Y belong to the same party.
II. Y will be a beneficiary of the revelation of names.

a) if only assumption I is implicit.

b) if only assumption II is implicit.

c) if either I or II is implicit.

d) if neither I nor II is implicit.

e) if both I and II are implicit.

Question : 2

Statement:
An advertisement: “Our shoes are for the rich.”
Assumptions:
I. Many people like to be labeled as rich.
II. One can’t become rich unless one has that brand of shoes.

a) If only assumption I is implicit

b) If only assumption II is implicit

c) If either I or II is implicit

d) If neither I nor II is implicit

e) If both I and II are implicit.

Question : 3

Statement:
There are lessons to be learnt even in defeats.
Assumptions:
I. Some people do not take their defeats seriously.
II. The people who learn in their defeat may become successful in future.

a) if only assumption I is implicit.

b) if only assumption II is implicit.

c) if either I or II is implicit.

d) if neither I nor II is implicit.

e) if both I and II are implicit.

Question : 4

Statement:
The government has set up a fact finding mission to look into the possible reasons for the recent violence in the area..
Assumptions:
I. The mission may be able to come up with credible information about the incidents.
II. The people in the area may cooperate with the mission and come forward to give detailed information related to the incidents.

a) If only assumption I is implicit

b) If only assumption II is implicit

c) If either I or II is implicit

d) If neither I nor II is implicit

e) If both I and II are implicit.

Question : 5

Statement:
With the entire administrative system of the country steeped in corruption, any attempt at diluting the powers of the CVC must be thwarted by all, and especially the media.
Assumptions:
I. Media works as the most important instrument of control against the people in power.
II. CVC reputation is beyond reproach.

a) if only assumption I is implicit.

b) if only assumption II is implicit.

c) if either I or II is implicit.

d) if neither I nor II is implicit.

e) if both I and II are implicit.

Question : 6

Statement:
Another strange thing I noticed last night was that the lights of the drawing room were on.
Assumptions:
I. A thief must have come in.
II. Usually, the drawing room lights are off at night.

a) if only assumption I is implicit.

b) if only assumption II is implicit.

c) if either I or II is implicit.

d) if neither I nor II is implicit.

e) if both I and II are implicit.