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:
Sanskrit is a ‘dead’ language and its study in schools is obsolete.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.

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (e)

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

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Question : 1

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 : 2

Statement:
“If you are serious about professional photography and committed to taking the next step, Advanced Studies Classes at photography institutes will teach you what you need to know to get started.”
— A tells B
Assumptions:
I. Those who are looking for a stepping-stone to gain confidence and knowledge need training classes.
II. Professional photographers at the institutes offer hands-on instruction, opportunities to enhance portfolios, and lifelong contacts that can help students build careers in photography.

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 person A is certainly assuming that to get started one needs some teaching.

Hence I is clearly an assumption. But nothing is said about professional photographers’ contribution.

Hence II is not an assumption.

Question : 3

Statement:
If the government wants to stop child marriages, why not pass a law incorporating a clause that marriages so solemnised will be illegal and treated as child rape?
Assumptions:
I. Child marriages still exist in our society.
II. Severe punishment is more likely to rid the society of evils.

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)

The statement is in the form of a suggestion and it is aimed at stopping child marriages. Note that one does not suggest any initiative to remove a problem unless he assumes the problem is still in existence.

Hence, I is implicit. Now, why a severe punishment? The speaker must be assuming. II.

Hence, II is also implicit.

Question : 4

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 : 5

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.

Answer: (e)

Both are imminent positive outcomes assumed

Question : 6

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.

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