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

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DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

The following question based on statement & assumptions topic of verbal reasoning

Questions : Statement:
The Govt has made an appeal to all the citizens to honestly pay income tax and file return reflecting the true income level to help the Government to carry out developmental activates
Assumptions:
I. People may now start paying more taxes in response to the appeal
II. The total income tax collection may considerably increase in the near 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.

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (e)

Both are imminent positive outcomes assumed

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Question : 1

Statement:
The next time you pick the handset of your telephone, you may hear a pre-recorded voice reminding you of your democratic right
— the right to cast your vote.
Assumptions:
I. The pre-recorded voice will increase the polling percentage.
II. People avoid casting their votes.

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.

Answer: (e)

Why does the concerned authority need to remind people about democratic right? Definitely because of II.

Hence II is implicit. When people will cast their vote naturally polling percentage will increase.

Hence I is implicit.

Question : 2

Statement:
Sanskrit is a ‘dead’ language and its study in schools is obsolete.
Assumptions:
I. Sanskrit has no utility in our day-to-day life.
II. Schools should teach the students only such matters as are related to what they want to do in their lives.

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.

Answer: (e)

Both are implicit. The term ‘dead’ clears speaker’s intention.

Question : 3

Statement:
The government has instructed all the private schools in the city to maintain the current fees for at least two more years.
Assumptions:
I. The authorities of private schools may not follow the govt instruction as they are not dependent on govt funds.
II. The parents of the students of private schools of the city may still be eager to pay higher fees.

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.

Answer: (d)

Whenever an instruction is given, it is assumed that it may be followed.

Hence I is not implicit. II is also not implicit. If at all the govt does assume something about the parents, it is to the contrary: that the parents may not be able to pay higher fees.

Question : 4

Statement:
“Learn to solve Quantitative Aptitude in 3 seconds besides Data Interpretation (without written steps) by our experts or take back Rs 10,000/ - as penalty.”
— An advertisement of XYZ Coaching Institute
Assumptions:
I. It may not be possible to read each of the questions within three seconds by a candidate.
II. It will be a hard nut to crack for all aspirants to solve questions of Data Interpretation without any written work.

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.

Answer: (b)

The advertisement is based on the following assumptions: * Learners want to solve more and more questions in less time. * Learners want to solve DI without written steps. * It is possible to solve Quantitative Aptitude in 3 seconds. * Penalty in case of failure of claim will make a positive impact on readers of the ad; etc.

Hence, I is not implicit. II is obvious. That is why the advertisement goes like this.

Question : 5

Statement:
Desirable and qualified candidates should submit their application form along with the requisite qualifications and their biodata.
— An advertisement for admission.
Assumptions:
I. Merely having qualification and aptitude for the job does not make a person suitable for the job.
II. Many candidates shall apply because they are interested in the job.

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.

Answer: (d)

I is not implicit because this is an ad for admission, not for a job. II is also not implicit for the same reason. You don’t seek admission.

Question : 6

Statement:
Chyawanprash is healthy and also very useful in cough and coryza diseases..
Assumptions:
I. Gererally when people are effected by cough and coryza diseases, then they want recover from these diseases.
II. The kind of instruction makes fool of people.

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.

Answer: (a)

Only assumption Ist is implicit.

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