Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 13 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
Some of our staff are not giving their full output. We must punish them. - A manager to his colleague
Assumptions:
I. The manager is in a position to punish the erring staff.
II. The manager may not be in a position to punish the erring staff.

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:
“Irrespective of who comes to power, what is of prime importance is to heal the badly shaken lives of the people of state ‘X’ with the assurance that things would not go haywire in future.”
— A citizen of state X
Assumptions:
I. The tenets of good governance and development must form the bedrock of the party that forms the next government in the state.
II. To concentrate on the prime needs of the citizen is the only way by which the image of tarnished state ‘X’ can be improved.

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 of India has decided to start a track II dialogue with its neighbour to reduce tension in the area.
Assumptions:
I. The neighbouring country may agree to participate in the track II dialogue.
II. The people involved in track II dialogue may be able to persuade their respective 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 : 4

Statement:
When we can’t even buy a fan, how can we afford a cooler?
Assumptions:
I. We can’t afford a cooler.
II. A cooler is costlier than a fan.

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:
“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.

Question : 6

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.