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:
“Only you know what is better strategy for you. So listen to various views but implement what suits you the best.”
—An ultimate success formula to youngsters by an IAS topper among women.
Assumptions:
I. Some people need help from others while choosing an appropriate strategy for preparations.
II. Each individual has the capacity to judge herself as well as adopt right courses of action after selfevaluation.

(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: (e)

Both I and II are implicit. If someone gives a ultimate success formula to youngster, then he/ she assumes I. Second sentence of the statement makes II implicit.

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Question : 1

Statement:
Mr X started at 9.00 am from his residence to attend a meeting scheduled to be held at 11.00 am and instructed his assistant to meet him at the venue of the meeting and hand over the relevant documents.
Assumptions:
I. Mr X may arrive at the meeting place before 11.00 am.
II. Mr X’s assistant may be able to arrive at the venue before commencement of the meeting.

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 are implicit in Mr X's instructions to his assistant.

Question : 2

Statement:
The school authority has decided to increase the number of students in each classroom to seventy from the next academic session to bridge the gap between income and expenditure to a larger extent.
Assumptions:
I. The income generated by way of fees of the additional students will be sufficient enough to bridge the gap.
II. The school will get all the additional students in each class from the next academic session.

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 move is made, it is assumed to be effective.

Hence I is implicit. It is also assumed that the stipulated target will be met.

Hence II is implicit.

Question : 3

Statement:
We have to fashion liberalisation for ourselves. If you have to wear a hat of liberalisation, please wear one that fits your head.
— Former PM of country X.
Assumptions:
I. The economy of country X is not conducive to meet liberalisation.
II. The policy of liberalisation pursued by the incumbent government is adversely affecting the interests of many sections of our 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: (b)

The former prime minister is against the way liberalisation policy is being pursued by the govt and not against the idea of liberalisation itself.

Question : 4

Statement:
“Government of State X’s step, according to which it has been decided to provide cooked meal to the students of all primary schools of the states, is not a proper and judicious step.”
—Criticism by a person
Assumptions:
I. Students may hesitate to eat the cooked meal provided by the Government.
II. The cooked meal served to the students may be hazardous for the health of students.

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)

We cannot say what ground the critic assumes on the basis of which be terms it “not a proper and judicious step”.

Question : 5

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.

Answer: (e)

Both are root causes

Question : 6

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.

Answer: (a)

Providing mid-day meals would attract more number of children as an added privilege and not because the children are deprived of good meals at home.

So, only I is implicit

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