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

Question : 1

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.

Question : 2

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.

Question : 3

Statement:
Those who say that the Indians have a dangerous level of tolerance
— to the extent that they would tolerate even non-independence for peace
— forget the history of India.
Assumptions:
I. Some persons believe that Indians are tolerant to a dangerous level.
II. Some persons do not believe that Indians are tolerant to a dangerous level.

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:
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.

Question : 5

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.

Question : 6

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.