Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 11 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:
If the city bus which runs between Ram Nagar and Sant Colony is extended to Vasant Vihar, it will be convenient. ---- Appeal of residents of Ram Nagar to the city bus company
Assumptions:
I. The convenience of the city bus company is much more important than the needs of the consumer's
II. The city bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of the residents of Sant Colony

(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)

It is clear that the city bus have to provide bus services according to the needs of the local person and not as per their own convenience.

So I is not implicit.

So, again the statements says of an appeal of a resident of Ram Nagar. And nothing can be said about the company’s response to appeals of the residents of the colony.

So, II is also not implicit

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Question : 1

Statement:
Winning votes and capturing power alone is not enough. Winning the hearts of the people also matters.
Assumptions:
I. People expect their representatives to behave impartially, transparently and work for public welfare.
II. Winning votes and winning the hearts of the people are interrelated.

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)

I is a valid assumption. This is the way to win the hearts of the people. II is not implicit. The statement points to the fact that winners of votes often pay little attention to hearts.

Question : 2

Statement:
This book is for those who are interested to know more about ‘Indian History’.
Assumptions:
I. People who are interested to know about the author may read books.
II. Every book may attract some readers.

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 it talks about a subject, not the author. II is implicit because when we say that a book is for a particular target segment, we assume that such a target segment exists.

Question : 3

Statement:
The city bus transport corporations has decided to change the routes of three buses plying between points A and B in the city to make them economically viable..
Assumptions:
I. These buses may get more passengers on the revised routes.
II. Many people residing on the old routes may not avail bus services.

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)

I is a desired effect

Question : 4

Statement:
Mr Speight with the help of some gunmen arrested the PM of Fiji.
Assumptions:
I. The Prime Minister was corrupt and was not keen in the development of the country.
II. Democratic system is very weak in the country.

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)

Both may be conclusions, but not assumptions.

Question : 5

Statement:
The chairman of the company decided to hold a grand function to celebrate silver jubilee during the next weekend and invited a large number of guests.
Assumptions:
I. The company officials may be able to make all the necessary preparations for the silver jubilee celebration.
II. Majority of the guests invited by the chairman may attend the function.

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: you don’t hold a function without being ready for the preparations. II is also positive: when you invite someone, you assume that he will come.

Question : 6

Statement:
The X-Airlines has decided to increase the passenger fare by 15 per cent with immediate effect.
Assumptions:
I. The demand for seats of the X-Airlines may remain unchanged even after the hike of fare.
II. Other airline companies may also hike the passenger fares.

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)

The step taken by the airlines must have been aimed at to earn more revenue. The desired result can’t be obtained without assuming I.

Hence, I is implicit. II may or may not be an assumption.

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