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

Question : 1

Statement:
If the city bus which runs between Cheka Naka and Vande Park is extended to Shramnagar, it will be convenient.
— Appeal of residents of Cheka Naka to the city bus company.
Assumptions:
I. The convenience of the city bus company is much more important than the needs of the consumers.
II. The city bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of the residents of Shramnagar.

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:
“Policies and programmes and seminars cannot change the women’s status. There is a greater need for attitudinal change in the society towards working women.”
— View of Mr X
Assumptions:
I. It is possible to make change in the attitude of the society towards working women.
II. Status of the working women is not satisfactory.

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:
The Government has decided against reduction of prices of petroleum products though there is a significant drop in the crude oil prices in the international market.
Assumptions:
I. The prices of crude oil in the international market may again increase in the near future.
II. The present price difference of petroleum products will help the government to withstand any possible price rise in 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.

Question : 4

Statement:
This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers
Assumptions:
I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customer's
II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.

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:
Even though the number of sugar factories is increasing at a fast rate in India, we still continue to import it from other countries.
Assumptions:
I. Even the increased number of factories may not be able to meet the demand of sugar in India.
II. The demand for sugar may increase substantially in 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.

Question : 6

Statement:
Most of the private companies have decided against awarding annual increase in the salaries of their employees for the previous year due to the current economic situation.
Assumptions:
I. Majority of the employees may leave their job to protest against the decision.
II. These companies may announce hike in salaries next year.

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.