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:
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.

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

It is not necessary that price rise be there on the mind of the govt while taking the decision.

Hence neither I nor II is implicit. In fact, the truth is that our petroleum companies are running losses even after the drop in international prices.

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Question : 1

Statement:
Send employee XYZ for a training in UK to gain more insight into the project which he is handling at present.
Assumptions:
I. Some similar training programmes are available in the employee's own country as well.
II. With the present skill sets, employee XYZ can not handle the project.

a) Only I is implicit

b) Neither I or II is implicit

c) Only II is implicit

d) I and II both are implicit

Answer: (b)

Neither I nor II is implicit.

Question : 2

Statement:
The most important quality a model should possess is confidence. One need not be conventionally good-looking to be a model.
Assumptions:
I. To become a model what counts is not a goodlooking face but knowledge, confidence and elegance.
II. Good looks are no criteria for being a model.

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)

I is a restatement.

Hence it is not implicit. Good looks are not the same as being conventionally good-looking. Confidence brings good looks even to the conventionally not-so-good-looking. Since good looks are being ruled out only in the conventional sense, II is not implicit.

Question : 3

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.

Answer: (e)

I is implicit because it make no sense to talk of something without the existence of its possibility. II is implicit; that is why the speaker suggests tools to make change in the women’s status.

Question : 4

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.

Answer: (d)

We are in no position to pass any judgment at present. We may assume these only if the appeal is rejected.

Question : 5

Statement:
The disinvestment in banks will eliminate scams and also reduce NPAs thus strengthening the nation’s finances.
Assumptions:
I. Privatisation of banks will improve the Indian economy.
II. Corruption in private organisations is less than that in government organisations.

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 a restatement.

Hence does not follow. Disinvestment in banks means moving towards privatisation. Clearly, the speaker is assuming II; that is why he talks about elimination of scams.

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