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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Statement:
“If you are keen to improve your English vocabulary, access the online dictionary service Your dictionary.com (http://www.yourdictionary.com) and sign up with its ‘send me the Word of the Day everyday’ mailing list service.”
—An advice to the readers of a newspaper
Assumptions:
I. People want to acquire a good vocabulary that enables one to use the right word in the right context.
II. Learning of a new word everyday via e-mail is the only possible way.

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:
If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.
Assumption:
I. To pass, he must be intelligent
II. He will pass the examination

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:
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 : 5

Statement:
In a bid to discourage cattle owners from letting their animals loose on the roads the Municipal Corporation of City X has enhanced the fine from Rs 4000 to Rs 5000.
Assumptions:
I. Increase in fine may decrease the stray cattle menace.
II. The subsequent fine is quite a large sum and it should prompt the owner to get his cattle back as early as possible.

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:
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.