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:
If you are a middleman, the Internet’s promise of cheaper prices and faster services can “disintermedi-ate” you.
Assumptions:
I. Middlemen are often found as a major hindrance to efficient working of the economy.
II. Middlemen have the main role of assisting the transaction between the producer and the consumer.

(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)

Assumption I is in fact a conclusion. Assumption II is implicit from the word “disintermediate”.

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Question : 1

Statement:
Dowry system can not be eradicated from our society unless we change the people’s mindset.
Assumptions:
I. Existence of dowry system is not desirable in a society.
II. It is possible to bring a radical change in people’s mindset.

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)

Only I is implicit. II is not implicit because of the word ‘radical’.

Question : 2

Statement:
"If your are beautiful, we will catch your beauty. If you are not, we will make your beautiful". An advertisement of a photo studio.
Assumptions:
I. How to look beautiful, is a problem of youngsters?
II. Nobody desires to be beautiful.

a) If only assumption I is implicit.

b) If only assumption II is implicit

c) If either assumption I or assumption II is implicit

d) If neither assumption I nor II is implicit

e) If both assumption I and II are implicit.

Answer: (d)

Neither I nor II is implicit.

Question : 3

Statement:
“No matter which career path you choose in photography, there are skills you need in order to succeed: visual skills, technical, camera and lighting skills and digital imaging skills besides the most important element of success
— proper training.”
— View of Mr Z
Assumptions:
I. A strong sense of visual style and compositional skills in addition to training in the technical intricacies of photography may make a photographer more successful.
II. A sound education provided by a quality photography training can help one to gain the skills one needs to succeed.

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; that is why the speaker mentions the desired skills in addition to proper training. Again, why does an entrant need a proper training? Obviously, the speaker must be assuming II also.

Question : 4

Statement:
The entry of multinational companies in India has led to higher efficiency of the Indian companies who are competing with them.
Assumptions:
I. Employees of multinationals may serve as models for Indian company’s employees.
II. Competition will reduce many Indian companies to ashes.

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)

Higher efficiency will be brought about in either the case. When you have good models, the environment improves. On the other hand, even if this not be case, fear of being eliminated leads to adaptation in the Darwinian fashion.

Question : 5

Statement:
For members at IIC, seek out those who have topped the services exams, distinguished themselves in graduate studies or have made a mark at an early age in the arts or the media.
Assumptions:
I. The present selection process for membership has lack of transparancy.
II. Present members of IIC are not up to the expectations of the IIC.

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)

From the given statement it cannot be inferred whether transparency exists or not.

Hence I is not implicit. II is a valid assumption; that is why the speaker has jotted down new guidelines for selection process.

Question : 6

Statement:
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced a sharp reduction in STD rates for both peak and non-peak hours despite knowing the fact that this move will compel it to incur a loss of Rs 3000 crore in the first six months.
Assumptions:
I. Other major telecom companies may reduce their STD rates for both peak and non-peak hours.
II. Reduction in STD rates is likely to provide enormous profit in the long run.

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)

Assumption I is not implicit because though the perceived threat of competition may be one of the reasons behind this move, we can’t say so with certainty. But II is implicit: shrewd warriors often lose the battle to win the war.

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