Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 8 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Statement:
“Almost two months after a girl was found dead in a multi-storey apartment, the police are exploring the possibility of using a lie-detector to verify statements.”
— A report in a newspaper
Assumptions:
I. The lie detector may not help the police to confirm their suspicions.
II. So far the police have not used scientific techniques of interrogation and investigation to unravel the mystery behind the death of the deceased.

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:
The state govt has announced an amnesty scheme for all the housing societies defaulting on payment of municipal taxes asking these societies to pay upfront six per cent of the dues and regularize their status without any penalty.
Assumptions:
I. Most of the defaulting housing societies may now opt for the amnesty scheme and pay up their dues.
II. Other housing societies which have been paying their taxes regularly may file case against the govt for discriminatory practices.

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:
Government has decided to relocate all the factories from the city with immediate effect to reduce pollution.
Assumptions:
I. Pollution in the city is being caused only because of the factories existing there.
II. People may be able to manage travelling daily to the relocated factories

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:
Neglecting the manufacturing sector and veering towards the information technology industry is what has led to the slowdown in the economy.
Assumptions:
I. The growth in manufacturing sector can boost the Indian economy.
II. Information technology industry needs less manpower than manufacturing sector.

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:
“Smartness cannot be the only criteria for deciding a person’s personality.”
— Mr Y
Assumptions:
I. Persons with equal smartness are not necessarily treated equally.
II. Personality of a person is not linked only with smartness.

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:
“Human rights are only for human beings, not for terrorists. It is an insult to human rights to protest on behalf of those found guilty of terrorism.”
— Mr X
Assumptions:
I. Terrorists do not deserve sympathy.
II. Act of terrorism is against humanity.

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.