Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 5 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a school has informed the Principal that they will not send their children to the school unless the school authority reduces the fees with immediate effect..
Assumptions:
I. Majority of the parents may agree with the PTA and may not send their wards to the school.
II. The school authority may accede to the demand of the PTA and reduce the fees.

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:
“No representative is authorised to collect cash. Do not pay cash to anybody. All subscribers are requested to make payments only through cheques/DD in favour of the company.”
— An instruction to subscribers by company X
Assumptions:
I. If it is not said explicitly, the subscriber may claim for their payments in cash in case any irregularities are made by the representatives.
II. Representatives of company X are not trustworthy.

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:
The principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students
Assumptions:
I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty student's
II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.

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:
‘Use our product to improve memory of your child; it is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side-effects.’ - Advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.
Assumptions:
I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
II. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.

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:
A nationalised bank issued an advertisement in the national dailies asking the eligible candidates to apply for 100 posts of chartered accountants.
Assumptions:
I. The eligible chartered accountants may respond to the advertisement.
II. There may be adequate number of eligible chartered accountants who may want to join a nationalised 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.

Question : 6

Statement:
An earthquake is a natural phenomenon but the scale of death is definitely not.
Assumptions:
I. High-rise buildings are very much unsafe for human lives during natural calamities.
II. The large scale of migration from the rural areas to the towns and lack of proper civic planning there is behind the massive loss of human lives.

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.