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

Question : 1

Statement:
The PM of country X warned country Y not to interfere with the Island’s legislative election because the vote represents the people’s will.
Assumptions:
I. Leaders of country Y have tried to influence the polls during the past elections.
II. The election in country X is its internal affairs.

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:
Various state governments will compete with one another to announce cash prizes they intend to facilitate Olympic medal-winners with.
Assumptions:
I. Such announcements by the state governments will boost the morale of players.
II. Winning medal in Olympics is a matter of pride for the state governments.

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 Indian cricket team trounced pakistan 4-1 in Toronto to lift the Sahara Cup.
Assumptions:
I. Both India and Pakistan participated in the Sahara Cup.
II. Only India and Pakistan participated in the Sahara Cup.

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:
The city transport corporation has introduced air-conditioned buses on various routes to attract people travelling to their work places by car and hence reduce congestion on the roads.
Assumptions:
I. Majority of the people may still prefer to travel to their work places in their own cars.
II. Many people may now opt for these buses for travelling to their work places.

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:
His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble
Assumptions:
I. He may incur a loss on his investment
II. He may gain from his investment

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 Mr X and Mr Y stepped out for toss on the ground it was evident that one of them was in positive frame of mind while the other was tense, fearing defeat and elimination from the tournament.”
—An ex-captain of a cricket team
Assumptions:
I. Panic always sets in when a team is playing after a spate of defeats.
II. There are some days when a player achieves magical heights, when he is unstoppable and when every other player in the arena looks woefully inadequate.

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.