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:
Globalisation should not be seen as an automatic remedy for all economic maladies. It must be tinkered so that its benefits are not denied to the poor.
Assumptions:
I. Until poverty is wiped out, economy can’t be boosted up.
II. Globalisation is the only solution for making economy 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.

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

The speaker is more concerned about poverty and wants that the impact of globalisation reach to the poor to eliminate their poverty. He is thinking little about the booming of the economy.

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Question : 1

Statement:
“How can an alliance be possible with those hypocritical parties who fight for the poor and use billionaires as symbols?”
— Leader of party Y
Assumptions:
I. Party ‘Y’ is the only real fighter for the poor and the downtrodden.
II. The objectives of the parties should reflect in their deeds also.

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)

I is not implicit due to the word ‘only’. II is obvious because this is the assumption on which the criticism made by the leader of Y is based.

Question : 2

Statement:
We have neither sufficient vehicles for patrolling nor night vision glasses and sophisticated weapons; how can we be able to curb the militancy?
— A Commander of Border Security Force
Assumptions:
I. Militancy can’t be curbed.
II. Physical facilities of security forces help in increasing of efficiency of forces.

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)

I is not implicit because the commander is considering about the equipment required to curb militancy.

He must be assuming II. Consideration over equipment is related with the efficiency of forces.

Question : 3

Statement:
If parking space is not available in office, park your vehicles in the mall and walk to the office..
Assumptions:
I. The mall is at a walkable distance from the office.
II. The office does not allow visitor's vehicles in its premises.

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)

It is clear from the statement that, mall is at a short distance from the office and it is not clear that office allows visitor's vehicles or not.

Question : 4

Statement:
India must earn a lot of foreign exchange to achieve her target of economic development.
Assumptions:
I. India desires to achieve the target of economic development.
II. It is possible for India to earn more foreign exchange.

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)

I is implicit. Tools for an objective are talked about only when the desire for such an objective exists. II is implicit because it makes no sense to talk of something without the existience of its possibility.

Question : 5

Statement:
It is none other than humans who destroy humanity.
Assumptions:
I. Man is man’s enemy.
II. Humans are destructive.

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)

I is not an assumption but an inference. II is implicit because unless one is destructive, one cannot destroy something.

Question : 6

Statement:
‘If you are first class graduate, our organisation is the best place for you to work.”
— An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. No other organisation may require first class graduates as they may not get adequate number of applications.
II. First class graduates may get attracted and apply to this organisation.

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)

Assumption I can’t be correlated with the statement.

Hence, assumption I is not implicit. Now, why did the authority go for the advertisement? Obviously, II must be assumed.

Hence, only II is implicit.

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