Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 2 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 state does not need State Human Rights Commission, therefore we have abolished State Human Rights Commission.”
— CM of state ‘X’
Assumptions:
I. There will be no cases of violation of human rights in state ‘X’.
II. State ‘X’ has alternative provision to tackle cases of human rights violation.

(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: (c)

It is not clear from the statement what the CM is exactly assuming. But the tone of the statement implies he must be assuming either I or II.

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Question : 1

Statement:
“All the State Govts and UTs should go for compulsory video-filming of the post-mortem examinations in the cases of custodial deaths.”
— National Human Rights Commission
Assumptions:
I. Doctors sometimes give false post-mortem report in case of custodial deaths.
II. The kith and kin of the victims do not get justice for custodial violence.

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 NHRC is assuming both; that is why this new system has been made compulsory.

Question : 2

Statement:
Some days you settle down peacefully with your morning coffee. Then you open the papers and the adrenaline picks in.
Assumptions:
I. Coffee and papers are an integral part of the common man’s life.
II. On some days the papers carry sensational news.

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 is not implicit. Maybe, the “you” here refers only to the elite. But II is implicit; that is why “adrenaline kicks in” on opening the papers.

Question : 3

Statement:
“Look under your seat. There could be a bomb. Raise alarm. Earn reward.”
— A written instruction to passengers of a bus
Assumptions:
I. Passengers will read the instruction and may abide by it.
II. Passengers’ participation may ensure more security.

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 purpose to get help from the instruction to ensure security can’t be fulfilled unless the instruction is read by the passengers.

Hence, both I and II are implicit.

Question : 4

Statement:
The railway authority has announced suspension of movements of train on the main track within the city limit for carrying out major repair works on Saturday and Sunday and advised the commuters to plan their journey accordingly.
Assumptions:
I. The commuters may protest against the decision of the railway authority and may disrupt other transport services.
II. The municipal authority may be able to deploy additional buses during Saturday and Sunday to help the commuters.

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)

I is not implicit because an announcement is made with the assumption that it will be positively received. II is not implicit because the municipal authority is not covered by the ambit of the statement.

Question : 5

Statement:
The govt has directed all the degree colleges to declare results of all the examinations within a fortnight after the last date of examination.
Assumptions:
I. The college authorities may not be able to declare all the results within the stipulated time.
II. Many college authorities may not be able to conduct all the examinations in time.

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)

With such negative assumptions, the statement would lose its meaning.

Question : 6

Statement:
It is informed to all people living in 'X' city that in rainy season, they should drink boiled water..
Assumptions:
I. In rainy seasons, the boiled water is harmful to health.
II. This kind of information will be given in other cities also.

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)

Both assumptions are not implict because boiled water is not harmful and it is also not definite that such kind of information will be given in other cities.

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