Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 13 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:
How can you be so rude? Your father was such a polite person!
Assumptions:
I. Politeness is hereditary.
II. Politeness is not hereditary.

(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: (a)

If a polite person’s son being rude is a matter of shock then it must be assumed that politeness usually passes from father to son. So I is implicit.

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Question : 1

Statement:
“This time electronic voting machines will be used during elections.”
— Chief Election Commissioner.
Assumptions:
I. It will reduce malpractices during counting of votes.
II. Electronic voting machine is convenient for the voters to use.

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)

Why the need to use the electronic voting machine? Chief Election Commissioner is definitely assuming I. Any system won’t be recommended if it is not convenient to use for common people.

Hence II is implicit.

Question : 2

Statement:
"If you want your writing speed to increase, then use only 0.7 pens" -an advertisement..
Assumptions:
I. In market other kinds of pens are available too.
II. The person who have been told about 0.7 pens can understand about the specifications.

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)

Both assumptions are implicit.

Question : 3

Statement:
“Mail your grievance and confidential information to the commissioner of police.”
— Request of city police to citizens
Assumptions:
I. All categories of people, be it the poor or the senior citizens, might have grievances.
II. People have blind faith in the efficiency of flying squad of vigilance branch.

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)

The request of the city police implies that the city police assume that “some people have grievances”. Assumption I is not implicit due to the words “All categories”. II is also not implicit because the statement does not say anything about flying squad of vigilance branch.

Question : 4

Statement:
“Why do we put pressures on children to do exercises when they become adamant not to do the same? Why not opt for other mediums such as break-dance etc to fulfil the desired objectives?”
Assumptions:
I. Break-dances and exercises have some common benefits.
II. Children would not have any hesitation participating in breakdances.

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)

Talking of break-dances as a substitute for exercise makes I implicit. At the same time when a substitute is talked about it must have been assumed that it will be suitable for the existing situation.

Hence II is also implicit.

Question : 5

Statement:
“A tempting cup of garma garam Georgia now awaits you at every street corner. So no matter who you are or where you go, a Georgia Vending Machine will hand you the same clean, delicious cup of tea in Regular, Adrak, Elaichi and Masala. And if you’re looking for a change try the Regular, Mocha and Cappuccino coffee. One sip will make you realise why every other alternative is a mere compromise!”
—An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. Most of the people need delicious cup of tea or coffee with a change in taste.
II. Every person is addicted to either tea or coffee.

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: (a)

Assumption I is implicit. That is why the advertisement highlights “And if you’re looking for a change”.

Question : 6

Statement:
The ‘M’ Cooperative Housing Society has put up a notice at its gate that salespersons are not allowed inside the society.
Assumptions:
I. All the salespersons will stay away from the ‘M’ Cooperative Housing Society.
II. The security guard posted at the gate may be able to stop the salespersons entering the society.

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)

When a notice is given by an organisation to a group of persons, the former assumes that the latter will follow it.

Hence, I is implicit.

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