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:
He teaches behavioral science but see how he behaves with others?
Assumptions:
I. Our behaviour is controlled by others.
II. One is expected to follow what one preaches.

(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. There is no hint regarding who controls our behaviour. II is implicit. The statement takes exception at the fact that he does not apply to himself what he teaches.

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Question : 1

Statement:
The ‘M’ Cooperative Housing Society has put up a notice at its gate that salespersons are not allowed inside the society
Assumptions:
I. All the salespersons will stay away from the ‘M’ Cooperative Housing Society.
II. The security guard posted at the gate may be able to stop the salespersons from entering the 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: (e)

both I and II follows

Question : 2

Statement:
KLM company has decided to issue debentures to mop up resources.
Assumptions:
I. KLM company has already explored other sources to collect resources.
II. There are very few competitors in the market for the products of KLM company.

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)

Whenever a decision is taken by the company it goes through every aspect threadbare.

Hence I is implicit. Debentures can be issued even when there are a large number of competitors.

Hence II is not implicit.

Question : 3

Statement:
Please send an official letter rather than a semi-official one on this subject this time.

Assumptions:
I. The format and emphasis of different type of letter are different
II. We can send different type of letter on the same subject

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)

I is implicit from the need of different types of letter on different occasion II is implicit from “official” and “semi- official”

Question : 4

Statement:
The Government has decided against reduction of prices of petroleum products though there is a significant drop in the crude oil prices in the international market.
Assumptions:
I. The prices of crude oil in the international market may again increase in the near future.
II. The present price difference of petroleum products will help the government to withstand any possible price rise in future.

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)

The government is adamant not to reduce the prices of petroleum products despite the significant drop in the crude oil prices in the international market. Why? It must have some constructive objective which compelled the government to do so.

Hence, I is implicit. We can’t correlate II with the statement.

Hence, II is not implicit.

Question : 5

Statement:
The functioning of Nehru’s democratic system remains the best guarantee of Indian pluralism. But it has also served to create and perpetuate India’s various particularisms.
Assumptions:
I. No leadership other than that of Nehru’s could ensure harmony in diversity in India.
II. In a diverse country like India it is not easy to mitigate particularisms.

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 clear that Nehru was the best leader to ensure harmony. This implies that there were other leaders also to ensure harmony though Nehru was the best.

Hence I is not implicit. II can be a conclusion.

Question : 6

Statement:
The journey from Bengaluru to Delhi can be completed in less time.
Assumptions:
I. Bengaluru and Delhi are connected by air route.
II. There is no other facility to transport from Bengaluru to Delhi.

a) Only I is implicit

b) Only II is implicit

c) I and II both are implicit

d) Neither I nor II is implicit

Answer: (d)

Only I is implicit Assumption I is not implicit as the reduction in travel time may be due to high speed trains also. Assumption II is not implicit as the other mode of transport has not been discused in the given statement.

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