Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 3 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:
The state administration banned gathering of more than fifty people at any place during the visit of foreign dignitaries to the city.
Assumptions:
I. People may avoid gathering at any place in the city during the period of visit of foreign dignitaries.
II. Many people may ignore the prohibitory orders and gather to get a glimpse of the dignitaries.

(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)

When an order is passed, it is assumed that people will comply with it.

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Question : 1

Statement:
Some ambitious political leaders themselves use grievances of minorities as empty slogans to grab political power.
Assumptions:
I. Such leaders have no mass base nor genuine support, except for an occasional emotional upsurge.
II. Playing with the minority cards gives some leaders political berth but the status of their subjects remains unchanged.

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)

II is implicit. The term “ambitious” confirms it. It is possible that they have some mass base and they use the grievances to take lead over their rivals.

Hence I is not implicit.

Question : 2

Statement:
Instead of limiting capital punishment to the rarest of the rare cases, it should be made mandatory for crimes like murder, rape, drug trafficking, child molestation and all anti-national activities. If a person does not respect the law, let him at least fear it.
Assumptions:
I. When a man is sentenced to death for whatever crime he has committed, he should at least die a painless death.
II. A person convicted of a heinous crime deserves no kindness.

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 irrelevant.

Hence I is not implicit. But II is implicit; that is why the speaker suggests the stringent punishment.

Question : 3

Statement:
The teachers who give their best, have the right to get rewarded.
Assumptions:
I. All teachers work hard.
II. Reward is given for best work.

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: (b)

Only II is implicit as it is hidden is the given statement. But assumption I is irrelevant beacuse of the word 'All'.

Question : 4

Statement:
To escape rush of traffic during trade fair, use government buses..
Assumptions:
I. The rush of traffic increases mainly by self vehicles.
II. All the people have their own vehicles.

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.

Question : 5

Statement:
The college administration has instructed all the students to stop using cell phones within the college premises.
Assumptions:
I. The students may stop using cell phones in the college premises.
II. The students may continue to use cell phones in the college premises.

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)

When you instruct someone to do something, you assume that he may do it.

Hence I is implicit and II is not.

Question : 6

Statement:
The Bhagavad Gita speaks of God’s intervention in the affairs of human beings to restore righteousness.
Assumptions:
I. Bhagavad Gita is a holy book.
II. Human beings are guided by God.

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 book which speaks about God is holy book.

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