Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 4 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
The X-Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to a few destinations for the next four days due to the strike call given by the Pilots’ Association.
Assumptions:
I. The airlines may be able to restore all the flights after four days.
II. The Pilots’ Association may withdraw the strike call within four days.

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:
There is no shopping complex for this colony; people have to go to the main market.
Assumptions:
I. This colony may be far from main market.
II. The people do not want to go to the main market.

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:
“In view of a likely fiscal deficit of around five per cent, there is no denying the need for a consensus to trim government expenditure.”
— View of Mr X
Assumptions:
I. Trimming government expenditure is an effective tool to curb fiscal deficit.
II. Trimming government expenditure is not an effective tool to curb fiscal deficit.

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:
“We are taking care of this historic house, putting our lives at risk.”
— A statement made by an employee of ASI
Assumptions:
I. The house is more precious than human lives.
II. One takes utmost care of something when one puts one’s life at risk to do so.

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:
The police in India have to cope with tremendous stress and strain while having to maintain security and order.
Assumptions:
I. In other countries, the police do not have to undergo stress and strain while doing their duty.
II. The police are expected to do their duties without stress or strain.

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 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.