Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 11 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
“Since most diseases result from faulty lifestyles or bad eating habits, why should animals suffer in the research for cure for these man-made ills?”
— View of Mr Y
Assumptions:
I. Initiatives aimed at prevention are better than cure of a disease.
II. It is not desirable to harass a species for the faults of another species.

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:
In order to build more space, extra FSI needs to be bought.
Assumptions:
I. The person being told does not know the meaning of FSI.
II. More space will reduce the construction cost.

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 : 3

Statement:
“There is enough for man’s need, and not for his greed.”
— Gandhiji
Assumptions:
I. Needs can always be satisfied with certain amount of effort but greed can not be at any cost .
II. Man is greedy by nature.

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:
“To defuse the hotbed of instability in country X, it is necessary to use a flexible combination of forces, political, legal and economic measures to target the sources of terrorist, extremist and narcotic threats.”
— A member of Commonwealth of Independent states (CIS)
Assumptions:
I. The hotbed of instability is vulnerable and needs some special measures.
II. A flexible combination of political, legal and economic measures to target the sources of terrorist, extremist and narcotic threats are possible.

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:
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.

Question : 6

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.