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

Question : 1

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 : 2

Statement:
The investment in human development must continue because only with the help of educational institutions of a high standard can the country maintain the flow of talent.
Assumptions:
I. A country can’t be branded as developed if it lacks talented persons.
II. In the present scenario high-standard educational institutes are lesser in number than that required.

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:
Mr ‘x’, the fast bowler of country ‘y’, bid adieu to Test cricket to focus more on next year’s World Cup.
— Mr Z
Assumptions:
I. Mr ‘x’ will be fit for next year’s World Cup.
II. World Cup cricket is more important than Test cricket.

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:
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 : 5

Statement:
The school authorities have decided to increase the number of students in each classroom to seventy from the next academic session to bridge the gap between the income and the expenditure to a large extent..
Assumptions:
I. The income generated by way of fees of the additional students will be sufficient enough to bridge the gap.
II. The school will get all the additional students in each class form the next academic session.

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:
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.