Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 8 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 management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the worker's union to call off strike immediately, otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory..
Assumptions:
I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd.
II. Such threat may have some effect on the worker’s union.

(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: (e)

  1. VALID: Root Cause. The statement mentions that the management asked the union to call off the strike immediately else they would be “forced” to close down the factory which shows that there is no other alternative with them
  2. VALID: Desired outcome. The management threatened the union with a desire that it may have some effect on them and they might call off the strike.

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Question : 1

Statement:
To save the environment enforce total ban on illegal mining throughout the country.
Assumptions:
I. Mining which is done legally does not cause any harm to the environment.
II. Mining is one of the factors responsible for environmental degradation.

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)

It is not implied that legal mining does not harm and illegal mining does all harm. It is only implied that illegal mining is more harmful for the environment. This happens because norms are flouted with impunity in illegal mining.

Question : 2

Statement:
In order to build more space, extra FSI needs to be brought
Assumptions:
I. The person being told does not know the meaning of FSI
II. More space will reduce the construction cost.

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)

When we mention Something to Someone, we assume they know is meaning.

Hence I is implicit. But II is not implicit as the details cannot be assumed

Question : 3

Statement:
“Two months ago, it was announced that Central Government pensioners would get dearness relief with immediate effect but till date, banks have not credited the arrears.” --- A statement from a Pensioners’ forum.
Assumptions:
I. Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioner's
II. Two months’ time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give effect to pensioners.

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)

I is vague

So it is not implicit

Question : 4

Statement:
Why don’t you go to the court if the employer does not pay you the provident fund contribution?.
Assumptions:
I. Courts can intervene in matters of dispute between employer and employees.
II. It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund Contribution to the employees.

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)

  1. VALID: Root Cause. The concerned person must have advised someone to go to the court, after assuming the fact that courts can intervene in such cases
  2. VALID: Root Cause. Again he advises an extreme course of action of going to the court assuming the fact that it is an obligation on the employer to pay the provident fund to the employees.

Question : 5

Statement:
“Register as a voter and secure your voting right.”
— Notice issued in public interest by Chief Electoral Officer
Assumptions:
I. Some people still lack right of voting due to lack of proper registration.
II. “Voting right” is essential to make one’s life more dynamic, comfortable and prosperous.

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)

Why such notice? CEO must be assuming I.

Question : 6

Statement:
Religion-based parties are a negation of our political system. Rather than solve problems, they will only aggravate them.
Assumptions:
I. India is a secular country.
II. Indian people follow different religions.

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)

While making the statement assumption I was in the mind of the speaker; that is why he is against the religion-based parties in Indian politics. II is not an assumption because secularism may be practised even in a country where there is only one religion.

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