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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Statement:
The civic authority has advised the residents in the area to use mosquito repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering from malaria.
Assumptions:
I. Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or nets.
II. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have other pressing needs.

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:
“Do not indulge in unfair practices or else you will be sacked from the college.”
— Warning to the students from the principal of a college.
Assumptions:
I. Some of the students were found using unfair practices.
II. The principal’s warning may deter the students from using unfair practices.

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:
“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 : 5

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 : 6

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.