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

Question : 1

Statement:
“The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has indicated that it would soon be commissioning 15 more transmitters for ‘Gyan Vani’, a radio channel on education, to include Delhi, Visakhapatnam, Lucknow, Bhopal, Mysore, Raipur, Ahemadabad, Rajkot, Guwahati and Varanasi.”
— Director of IGNOU.
Assumptions:
I. People of these area need educational information.
II. IGNOU’s existing infrastructure is capable of making these facilities available.

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:
“Safety will be the primary concern. I hope that these enhanced outlays will go a long way in ensuring a safe and sound journey for the millions of passengers.”
— Railway Minister in her speech.
Assumptions:
I. Railways has failed to ensure adequate safety measures for its passengers.
II. Safety measures are likely to prevent railway mishaps in 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.

Question : 3

Statement:
“From the dawn of civilisation, India’s tradition of respect for cultural diversity and spiritual values has been the bedrock for its intercultural dialogue and interaction with civilisations, countries and nations.”
— Ministry of HRD
Assumptions:
I. Other countries have no respect for cultural diversity and spiritual values.
II. The concept of a “Dialogue Among Civilisations” has assumed greater importance with the emergence of the global scenario.

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:
“Although no war was witnessed during the tenure of prime ministership of Mr X, a large number of top bravery medals were conferred upon many cops in the name of curbing terrorism and eliminating terrorists of different organisations belonging to our own states.”
— View of a citizen
Assumptions:
I. It is disgraceful of cops to name the act of killing of terrorists of our own country as an act of bravery.
II. A war is less harmful for a country than menace of terrorism.

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:
So long as there is a caste-based society in our country, there is no harm in having castebased organisations to look after the welfare of their castes.
Assumptions:
I. There is nothing wrong in having religious organisations to spread their ideals.
II. Political parties cannot look after the welfare of different castes like caste-based organisations can.

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:
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.