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

Question : 1

Statement:
There has been a remarkable increase in the air traffic in India during the past few years..
Assumptions:
I. Traveling by air has become a status symbol now.
II. Large number of people are able to afford air travel now.

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:
In view of the large number of cases of suicides committed by the farmers in State X the State Government has decided to waive off the agricultural loans granted to the farmers.
Assumptions:
I. This may stop further cases of suicides committed by the farmers in State X.
II. This move of the Government may be welcomed by the public at large.

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:
“We are in talks with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for the second tranche of Rs 1,600 crore.” - Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chairman
Assumptions:
I. DMRC has already received the first tranche of the loan from JBIC.
II. Talks for receiving the first tranche of the JBIC loan have been finalised.

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:
We protect other living things such as plants and animals because they are not really any threat to us.
Assumptions:
I. Carnivorous animals are not a threat to us.
II. Man is strongest and wisest among all living creatures.

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:
“I want Multinational Companies (MNCs) to be out of the water business. I don’t mind them in road construction or some other areas.”
— Statement of a waterman while educating the people on the community’s water right
Assumptions:
I. Water is basic to life and the community should own it.
II. The MNCs are on the prowl to buy the rivers.

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:
Because of the large number of potholes in road X, reaching airport in time has become difficult..
Assumptions:
I. Reaching airport in time may not be always necessary.
II. There is no other convenient road to the airport.

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.