Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 3 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
In India that is short of nearly every essential commodity, there is only one product that we stock in excess: ministers.
Assumptions:
I. The more the number of ministers the easier it is to stock larger commodities.
II. The strength of ministry should be reduced.

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.

Question : 2

Statement:
The people promoting aids to hedonistic activities are far more dangerous than our external enemies.
Assumptions:
I. Our external enemies are not dangerous.
II. Hedonistic activities can’t be performed without aids.

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.

Question : 3

Statement:
Live a full life. Don’t drink and drive.
— Delhi Traffic Police in its ad.
Assumptions:
I. Driving after drinking may cause accidents.
II. Some people generally drive after drinking.

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.

Question : 4

Statement:
No civilised state today can deliberately violate the international declarations and conventions and covenants relating to the minorities.
Assumptions:
I. All civilised states enforce the international declarations, conventions and covenants equally.
II. Minorities all over the world should be given protection by the concerned governments.

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.

Question : 5

Statement:
“It is very regrettable though issues pertaining to the elderly and the disadvantaged children do find space in the media, the “treatment” given to them is often shallow and rarely reflects their actual condition.”
— View of Mr ‘X’
Assumptions:
I. The media should not gloss over the real problem faced by the old.
II. The radio and print media touch upon the problems of the elderly but the information supplied has little practical value.

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.

Question : 6

Statement:
The State Government has abolished the scheme of providing concessional air ticket to students.
Assumptions:
I. Students will not travel by air in future.
II. The students who resort to travel by air can bear the expenses of air ticket.

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.