Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 15 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:
Care should be taken to see that language learning does not become much of a burden on the students.
Assumptions:
I. Students are already overburdened.
II. Languages do not play any important role in professional life.

(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: (d)

It is possible that because of the difficulty of language learning courses, students quit their studies in the middle. Assuming this reason, he may have stated so.

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Question : 1

Statement:
Consumers are often deceived by terms like “goods once sold will not be taken back” or the goods are transported at “owner’s risk”.
Assumptions:
I. Bearing in mind these phrases, consumers are reluctant to seek compensation.
II. Such phrases do not provide a blanket exemption for the seller or the transporter.

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 the assumptions are implicit. This is why the speaker believes that consumers are “deceived”.

Question : 2

Statement:
The X passenger car manufacturing company announced a sharp reduction in the prices of their luxury cars.
Assumptions:
I. There may be an increase in the sale of their luxury cars.
II. Other such car manufacturers may also reduce their prices.

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: (c)

The company may have either of the two situations in mind. Generally, reduction in price is expected to lead to increase in sales.

Hence I is implicit. Alternatively, it is possible that the decision has been taken with other manufacturers in mind. In that case II may be implicit even without assumption I.

Question : 3

Statement:
The government of India has requested for a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) towards the cost of the construction works for widening the existing two lanes to 4/6 lanes of the National Highways.
Assumptions:
I. IBRD will provide the loan to the government of India.
II. The number of vehicles is increasing in India.

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 government is thinking that IBRD will give the loan, that is why they have applied for it.

Hence I is implicit. Why do they need to widen the road? Definitely because of II.

Hence II is implicit.

Question : 4

Statement:
By 2010, India will be the country with the greatest number of heart patients.
Assumptions:
I. The number of heart patients all over the world can be found out.
II. By 2010, India will be the most populated country in the world.

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)

I is implicit. Otherwise how can the number of heart patients in all countries of the world be compared to one another? II is not implicit because the statement does not talk about population.

Question : 5

Statement:
If it is easy to become an engineer, I don’t want to be an engineer.
Assumptions:
I. An individual aspires to be professional
II. One desires to achieve a thing that is hard-earned.

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)

Clearly, nothing is mentioned about the professional nature of the job.

So, I is not implicit. The statement hints that one rejects a thing that is easy to achieve.

So, II is implicit

Question : 6

Statement:
“If you are facing distress-like situations, say physical assault, molestation, eve-teasing, harassment or any such situation but are reluctant to report to the Police Station, call 3317004 and get prompt assistance from specially trained Women Police Officers. You will be ensured of confidentiality.” Director-General of police of state ‘X’.
Assumptions:
I. In some cases, despite facing distress-like situations women do not file a complaint against the bad guys due to some social compulsions.
II. Victims of physical assaults etc are more likely to express their trauma to specially trained Women Police Officers than to male police officers.

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)

Why an assurance of ensuring confidentiality along with an easy access to register a complaint? The speaker must be assuming I. Again, why specially trained Women Police Officers? The speaker must be assuming II also.

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