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

Question : 1

Statement:
The government has decided to reduce its subsidy on LPG, however the subsidy on kerosene remains unchanged.
Assumptions:
I. Those people who buy LPG can afford to purchase LPG for a higher price.
II. Many people may stop buying LPG and instead use kerosene.

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:
All astrology is fake. Some eminent people have categorically stated that stars and planets have no influence on human life.
Assumptions:
I. The speaker believes the statement of eminent people.
II. Eminent people never give wrong statements.

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:
Anybody smitten by the urge of seizing and wielding power forms a political party, gets it registered and starts collecting funds for the party through various means.
Assumptions:
I. Politics is a convenient means to become high and mighty.
II. Political leaders use party funds for their personal benefits.

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:
“A statesman or a man who has to deal with public affairs cannot ignore realities. The nonrecognition of realities leads to artificial policies and programmes.”
— JL Nehru
Assumptions:
I. Artificial policies and programmes can not provide advantage to people.
II. In general, people at the helm of affairs ignore realities and undertake populist measures.

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:
Don’t take a job just for money. Take a job to serve people and benefit them more and more.
Assumptions:
I. Most of the people work solely for money.
II. A job/assignment undertaken out of interest and social responsibility not only gives money and status to a person but also a mission in life.

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:
“Our country X has decided not to provide air passage for the aeroplanes of country Y because it was later found hatching conspiracy to bring anarchy in our country through destructive work of several militant outfits.”
— Spokesman of the government
Assumptions:
I. The pressure mounted by this move is likely to change the overt and covert policy of country Y towards intentions country X.
II. This move is likely to attract global attention towards the evil of country Y against country X.

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.