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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Statement:
Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools
Assumptions:
I. Mid-day meals will attract the children to the school's
II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools

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:
Believe me, I have read it in newspaper X..
Assumptions:
I. newspaper X gives reliable information/news.
II. I am reporting exactly as it is given in newspaper 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.

Question : 4

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 : 5

Statement:
Public sector is a great source of corruption. And in fact this is the reason why government servants make concerted efforts to ensure that the transition to privatisation of this sector is stalled.
Assumptions:
I. Public sector employees want to stay earning money through wrong means.
II. Private companies can manage the country’s resourses more 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 : 6

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.