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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Statement:
In view of the statement on the ongoing strike of work by the employees, the government has agreed to work out an effective social security programme.
Assumptions:
I. The striking employees may not be satisfied with the announcement and continue the agitation.
II. The striking employees may withdraw their agitation with immediate effect and start working.

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:
“Unrestricted, free and fair competition is the only process to bring out the most competent and committed of the aspirants to political leadership.”
— A note in a newspaper Assumption:I. Political leadership is facing character crisis everywhere.
II. Existing condition of the country is conducive to unrestricted, free and fair competition so that the most competent and committed candidate can be found out.

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:
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 : 5

Statement:
“Fly X airways whenever you decide to go places. Our fares are less than train fares.”--- An advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. People prefer to travel by air when the fares are reasonable.
II. The fares of other airlines are costlier than those of X airways

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:
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.