Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 6 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
The retail vegetable vendors increased the prices of vegetables by about 20 per cent due to non-availability of vegetables at lower prices at the wholesale market.
Assumptions:
I. The customers may totally stop buying vegetables at higher prices.
II. The customers may still buy vegetables from the retail vendors.

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:
Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society.
Assumptions:
I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good.
II. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.

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:
Residents of XYZ colony agitated for irregular water supply.
Assumptions:
I. Agitation is a right way to get the water supply.
II. Residents of the colony have acute problem of water supply.

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:
The civic authority of the metropolis has decided to suspend sanctioning of new building proposals for six months and assess the impact of the current building projects on the city’s amenities.
Assumptions:
I. The builders’ lobby may move the court against the civic body’s decision.
II. The civic authority may be able to complete the impact study in about six months.

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:
“With 17” PC Monitor of company X, get Laxmark Z13 colour Inkjet Printer absolutely free with one-year guarantee period.”
— an advertisement
Assumptions:
I. More people will now be attracted towards 17” PC Monitor of company X due to this scheme.
II. Offer of providing free goods to the customers with some other goods of a company is likely to increase the sale of the company.

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:
“Reservation policy for SC/ST should be extended for another ten years.”
— Labour Minister.
Assumptions:
I. Reservation is still necessary for them to uplift them socially and economically.
II. SCs/STs are not so capable so they are given reservation.

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.