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

Question : 1

Statement:
‘Country A would explore all channels to diffuse current tensions with country B and bring peace on its borders.’
— Statement of spokesperson of country A.
Assumptions:
I. Country A is desirous to diffuse current tension and restore peace with country B
II. It is desirable to use more than one channel when complex issues are to be settled amicably.

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 : "Fly X airways whenever your decide to go places. Our fares are lesser than train fares."
Assumptions:
I. People perfer to travel by air when the fares are reasonable.
II. The fares of other airlines are costlier than those of X airways.

a) If only assumption I is implicit.

b) If only assumption II is implicit

c) If either assumption I or assumption II is implicit

d) If neither assumption I nor II is implicit

e) If both assumption I and II are implicit.

Question : 3

Statement:
The govt has recently announced an incentive package for setting up new business ventures in the rural areas and promised uninterrupted power supply to all the units.
Assumptions:
I. The govt may be able to supply adequate power to all such units.
II. People living in the rural areas may welcome the govt decision.

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:
“Most of the students are capable of choosing right course for study as well as for their career because they have educated parents.”
— Mr X
Assumptions:
I. Educated parents are necessary to choose the right course for study or for a prosperous career.
II. Educated parents become helpful to their offsprings when the latter need some advice.

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:
For the educated and ambitious people the only alternative to enforced poverty now seems to seek business fortune and employment opportunities abroad.
Assumptions:
I. Government polices are insufficient in providing employment to the educated people.
II. Educated and ambitious people are not satisfied with the available business fortunes and employment opportunities.

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:
Police-community relationship has been going downhill over the years and the gap between public expectation and police performance has been constantly widening.
Assumptions:
I. Police is a part of community.
II. The police-community relationship should be healthy.

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.