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:
India’s dismal performances in the World Cup notwithstanding, cricket betting is on in full swing in the country.

Assumptions:
I. Dismal performances of India discourages betting business all over the world.
II. Bookies are making merry.

(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: (b)

I is not implicit because of its last portion, ie “all over the world”. II is implicit since betting is on in full swing.

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Question : 1

Statement:
An owner of a factory said. "Now we need some more workers for the factory"..
Assumptions:
I. Now a days, many workers are available easily.
II. The owner is not satisfied from workers who are working at present time.

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)

It is not clear from the statement that the owner is satisfied or not. It is also not clear that workers are easily available in market. So both assumptions are not implicit.

Question : 2

Statement:
The average American can afford hobbies that a typical middle-class Indian can only dream of.
Assumptions:
I. There is much difference in material circumstances between India and the US.
II. Economic prosperity offers a conducive climate for a variety of interests to flourish.

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 the affordability factor.

Question : 3

Statement:
“Learn computer at no cost and make your life more meaningful.”
—An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. People prefer to join courses without any fees.
II. Knowledge in computer makes life more meaningful.

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)

The idea behind facilitating learning computer at no cost is aimed at attracting learners.

Hence I is implicit. II is also an assumption; that is why the advertisement advocates learning computer.

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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.

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