Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 7 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
Most of the private companies have decided against awarding an annual increase in the salaries of their employees for the previous year due to the current economic situation.
Assumptions:
I. Majority of the employees may leave their job to protest against decision
II. These companies may announce a hike in salaries next year.

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:
Most of the defence personnel are capable of choosing between right and wrong since they have basic qualifications.
Assumptions:
I. Basic qualification is necessary to differentiate between right and wrong.
II. Some defence personnel are unable to differentiate between right and wrong.

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:
The textbook variety of the profession and practice of democracy has not worked in countries like India where ground realities are different.
Assumptions:
I. Democracy is not suitable for poor countries.
II. The ground realities of different countries differ from one another.

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:
“Buy the most contemporary design. That way you’ll be seen driving the latest. And in case you want to sell it, you will always get a good price ....”
— Advertisement of a car.
Assumptions:
I. People want to buy those models of cars whose resale value is high.
II. The design of a car plays an important role in purchasing it.

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 General Administration Department has issued a circular to all the employees informing them that henceforth the employees can avail their lunch break in any of the half-hour slot between 1.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
Assumptions:
I. The employees may welcome the decision and avail lunch break at different time slots.
II. There may not be any break in the work of the organisation as the employees will have their lunch break in different time slots.

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:
Infiltration of criminals into politics is a dangerous development and the voters should oppose such candidates irrespective of their party labels.
Assumptions:
I. Criminals can fight elections.
II. Even big national parties grant tickets to criminals.

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.