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:
Our urban young are less at ease with their own language than with English!
Assumptions:
I. One feels most comfortable with one’s mothertongue.
II. English language books sell more than their vernacular counterparts.

(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: (a)

Note the exclamation mark(!). Which implies that the phenomenon is surprising.

Hence I is implicit. II is a conclusion, not an assumption.

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Question : 1

Statement:
To save the environment enforce a total ban on illegal mining throughout the country.
Assumptions:
I. Mining which is done legally does not cause any harm to the environment
II. Mining is one of the factors responsible for environment degradation.

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)

It is not is implicit that legal mining does not harm and illegal mining does all harm. It harmful for the environment. This happens because norms are flouted with impunity in illegal mining

Question : 2

Statement:
"If the city bus which runs between Ram Nagar and Sant Colony is extended to Vasant Vihar, it will be convenient".- Appeal of residents of Ram Nagar to the city bus company..
Assumptions:
I. The convenience of the city bus company is much more important then the needs of the consumers.
II. The city bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of the residents of Sant Colony.

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)

Neither is implicit as both are contrary to the statement

Question : 3

Statement:
“It has become the need of the hour that we should entrust all the power, regulating our franchisees, to one person to maintain smooth running of our franchisees as well as the organisation.”
— An employee of XYZ institute.
Assumptions:
I. Entrusting powers to more persons will cause flexibility and indiscipline and as a result regulation of organisational work will be hindered.
II. Smooth running of franchisees is necessary for the organisation.

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)

I goes deep into reason.

Hence I is not an assumption. II is obvious; that is why the person suggests his/her view.

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