Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 14 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
“If Miss ‘J’ can ask for the extradition of Mr ‘Z’, supremo of a militant organisation, for the assassination of former PM, why can’t families of British citizens, killed in state ‘X’ with the connivance of chief minister ‘Y’, ask for his extradition to UK to stand trial?”
— A criticism made by a person.
Assumptions:
I. Killings in state ‘X’ were as deadly as the assassination of the former prime minister.
II. Mr ‘Y’ is a culprit and so is Mr ‘Z’.

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:
“Please change the colour pattern of your number plate of vehicle on or before 1st July, 2002 as per the directions by Transport Department.”
— A request by Transport Department to owners of twowheelers and four-wheelers.
Assumptions:
I. The stipulated time is enough for the owners to make requisite changes in number plates.
II. People will abide by the request of the Transport Department.

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:
The head of the organization congratulated the entire staff in his speech for their sincere effort to bring down the deficit and urged them to give their best for attaining a more profitable position in future.
Assumptions:
I. The employees may get motivated and maintain and if possible, enhance their present level of work.
II. The employees may now relax and slow down in their day to day work as there is no immediate threat of huge deficit.

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:
If you laugh, then the whole world will laugh with you.
Assumptions:
I. Generally, people keep laughing for a long time.
II. One can control all the emotions of other peoples.

a) Only I is implicit

b) Only II is implicit

c) I and II both are implicit

d) Neither I nor II is implicit

Question : 5

Statement:
An announcement: "Passengers in their own interest are advised to fasten their seat belts while seated in the trolley of the ropeway".
Assumptions:
I. People are always careful about their own safety.
II. Unless advised, Passengers might not use the seat belts.

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 Union Government has decided to withdraw existing tax relief on various small savings schemes in a phased manner to augment its tax collection.
Assumptions:
I. People may still continue to keep money in small savings schemes and also pay taxes.
II. The total tax collection may increase substantially.

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.