Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 4 Detailed Explanation And More Example
MOST IMPORTANT verbal reasoning - 2 EXERCISES
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;
- if only assumption I is implicit.
- if only assumption II is implicit.
- if either I or II is implicit.
- if neither I nor II is implicit.
- if both I and II are implicit.
The following question based on statement & assumptions topic of verbal reasoning
The municipal authority announced before the onset of monsoon that the roads within the city will be free of potholes during monsoon.
Assumptions:
I. The roads were repaired so well that potholes may not reappear.
II. People may not complain even if the potholes reappear.
(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)
I is implicit in the claim being made in the announcement. When you make a claim, you highlight your achievement. But II is irrelevant. Such "cooperation" from the people one does not expect.
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Question : 1
Statement:
“Top rankers of forthcoming examination for probationary officers will definitely be from our classroom coaching.”
— Co-ordinator of XYZ classroom coaching
Assumptions:
I. Most of the intelligent competitors are from XYZ coaching institutes.
II. Question-paper of the forthcoming examination will be entirely based on the concept-building papers of XYZ institute.
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 »Answer: (d)
Neither I nor II is implicit. Only intelligent competitors are not the basis of the statement of the co-ordinator.
Hence I is not implicit. II may or may not be assumption.
Hence, II is also not implicit.
Question : 2
Statement:
Mahatma Gandhi would have been pained to see that leaders in his country have been reduced to high living and simple thinking, instead of the other way round.
Assumptions:
I. Mahatma Gandhi is father of the nation.
II. Mahatma Gandhi believed in simple living and high thinking.
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 »Answer: (b)
Mahatma Gandhi would have been pained to see “high living and simple thinking” leaders means that he believes in the exactly opposite nature, ie simple living and high thinking.
Hence II is implicit. I cannot be assumed from the given statement.
Question : 3
Statement:
The municipal corporation has given permission for holding fun fairs in the local football ground during the holiday season.
Assumptions:
I. The local residents may protest against the corporation’s decision.
II. Many people may not participate in the fun fair.
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 »Answer: (d)
The step taken by municipal corporation has been aimed at good entertainment for the local residents during the holidays. The municipal corporation must be assuming that local residents may participate in the fun fair with great fanfare. Since I and II go against the above assumption both I and II are not implicit.
Question : 4
Statement:
“Our bank provides all your banking requirements at one location.”
— An advertisement of a bank
Assumptions:
I. Customers prefer to carry out all banking transactions at one place.
II. People may get attracted by the advertisement and carry out their transactions with this bank.
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 »Answer: (e)
Generally, an advertisement is given to attract customers.
Hence, assumption II is implicit. The advertisement mentions some feature. Why will the mentioned feature attract customers?
Hence I must be assumed.
Question : 5
Statement:
Not even a collapsing world looks dark to a man who is about to make his fortune.
Assumptions:
I. Entrepreneurs are ready to face any challenge that comes their way.
II. The statement will only boost up the morale of the listener.
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 »Answer: (d)
I is an implication, not an assumption. II is not implicit because we don’t know the context in which the statement is said.
Question : 6
Statement:
“Buy durable pillows of company ‘X’. The pillows have been made from 100% imported downs and feather; have the natural property to take the contour and shape of your head, neck and shoulder while you sleep; and are very popular abroad as well as in the domestic market.”
— An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. Immense popularity of a product is a sign of the good quality of a product and its usefulness.
II. People desire for blissful sleep that keeps them ticking for the rest of the day.
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 »Answer: (e)
I is implicit; that is why the advertisement emphasises the popularity of product abroad as well as in domestic market. The natural property focussed on in the ad is conducive to facilitating sound sleep.
Hence, II is also implicit.
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