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

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DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

The following question based on statement & assumptions topic of verbal reasoning

Questions : Statement:
The local citizens group submitted a memorandum to the civic authority for allowing them to convert the vacant plot in the locality into a garden at their own cost.
Assumptions:
I. The local citizen group may be able to gather enough funds to develop the garden.
II. The civic authority may not accede to the request of the local citizen group.

(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.

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (a)

Assumption I is implicit in "at their own cost". Assumption II is contrary to what the citizens may have assumed.

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Question : 1

Statement:
“I am actually enjoying my experience in the forest and even my health is quite fine.”
— A message from a hostage
Assumptions:
I. The well-wishers of the hostage may panic.
II. The well-wishers of the hostage may go into a frenzy.

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.

Answer: (c)

The message from the hostage is an attempt to keep his well-wishers normal. If not calmed, they may react in either of the two ways.

Question : 2

Statement:
Reckless partying can lead to health problems and you may reach a hospital straight from the discotheque.
Assumptions:
I. Heavy drinking is the main reason of health problems.
II. Sometimes dancing may lead to health problems.

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.

Answer: (c)

When we say that “reckless partying can lead to health problems”, we assume that either heavy drinking or dancing
— we can’t think of any other illness-causing element
— is the culprit.

Question : 3

Statement:
You need one who is as serious as you are
— and equally dedicated.
Assumptions:
I. Nothing can be done alone.
II. The speaker is talking about a student and his teacher.

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.

Answer: (d)

II can’t be assumed. It may be about two business partners, two scientists... As there is no must term in the statement, I is not implicit.

Question : 4

Statement:
“Despite a draconian crackdown against software pirates announced by country X last year, the country remains the world’s third largest market for bootleg computer programs.”
— A journalist
Assumptions:
I. Computer piracy is declining globally but increasing in country X.
II. A draconian crackdown against software pirates may bring the bootleggers to heel.

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.

Answer: (b)

Global computer piracy is not mentioned in the statement. Therefore, assumption I is not implicit. But assumption II is implicit. That is why the journalist uses the word ‘despite’ in his statement.

Question : 5

Statement:
An advertisement: If you want to follow the footprints of an ideal leader, wear ‘X’ brand of shoes.
Assumptions:
I. Most people like to become ideal leaders.
II. One can’t become ideal leader unless one wears ‘X’ brand of shoes.

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.

Answer: (a)

I is implicit; that is why the advertisement has been given. Second one is absurd.

Question : 6

Statement:
The Govt has made an appeal to all the citizens to honestly pay income tax and file returns reflecting the true income level to help the Government to carry out developmental activities.
Assumptions:
I. People may now start paying more taxes in response to the appeal.
II. The total income tax collection may considerably increase in the near future.

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.

Answer: (e)

Both are imminent positive outcomes assumed.

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