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

Question : 1

Statement:
I can’t make it in the UPSC exam. I am just not hardworking.
Assumptions:
I. Hard work is necessary to succeed in UPSC exam.
II. UPSC exam is tough.

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:
A chariot is made of wheels, horses etc. But none of these parts is the chariot itself.
Assumptions:
I. A chariot is an incomplete construction.
II. Parts can never substitute the whole.

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 you believe that stars and planets influence the course of your life, then the four-album series Navagraha is meant for you. It is the collector’s series for those who want to keep their fortunes intact.”
— An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. Some people hanker after a prosperous life without labouring.
II. Astronomy plays a vital role in one’s life and cautions one against unfavourable situations.

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:
Take this ‘oven’ home and you can prepare very tasty dishes which you were unable to prepare earlier. - An advertisement of X brand oven.
Assumptions:
I. The user knows the procedure recipe of tasty dishes but does not have the proper oven to cook.
II. Only ‘X’ brand oven can cook very tasty dishes.

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 big boys are getting ready
— and this battle could be more viciously fought than ever before.
Assumptions:
I. There is a price war going on between two leading companies.
II. People enjoy watching such battles.

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:
“Had my father been alive, he would never have allowed me to join films.”
— Miss X, a singer
Assumptions:
I. Sometimes tragedy brings prosperity in the life of an individual.
II. Film industry witnesses many ups and downs, therefore there is no guarantee that prosperity will come in life.

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.