Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 12 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
“If the Indian men play to potential they have a good chance to make the grade this time in Thomas Cup.”
— The coach of Indian badminton team.
Assumptions:
I. Indian men have the potential to win the trophy.
II. Indian men have the potential but they do not want to perform good.

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:
Politicians turning into ministers is a natural transformation even if the quality of performance rarely matches expectations.
Assumptions:
I. No ministers have adequate quality and skills.
II. Ministers should be able to handle their job efficiently.

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 largest computer manufacturing company slashed the prices of most of the desktop models by about 15 per cent with immediate effect.
Assumptions:
I. The company may incur heavy losses due to reduction in prices of the desktop.
II. The sales of desktop manufactured by the company may increase substantially in the near 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:
Kartik left for Delhi on Tuesday by train to attend a function to be held on Friday at his uncle’s house in Delhi..
Assumptions:
I. Kartik may reach Delhi on Wednesday.
II. Kartik may reach Delhi before Friday.

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:
“Those without a voter identity card will not be permitted to vote even if their names are in the eligible voters’ list.”
— Election Commissioner on the eve of election
Assumptions:
I. Voter identity cards have been issued to all the voters in the country.
II. Voter identity cards have not been issued to all the voters 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.

Question : 6

Statement:
When corrupt practices become a way of life, society degenerates and political stability is endangered.
Assumptions:
I. Corruption harms every segment of society.
II. Only corruption-free society can have political stability.

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.