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

Question : 1

Statement:
The doctor warned the patient against any further consumption of alcohol if he desired to get cured from the ailment and live a longer life.
Assumptions:
I. The patient may follow the doctor’s advice and stop consuming alcohol.
II. The doctor may be able to cure the patient from the ailment if the patient stops consuming alcohol.

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 the country, which has over 70 television channels, hundreds of newspapers, thousands of magazines and a sensation through ‘dotcoms’, the demand for journalists would never die down.
Assumptions:
I. TV channels and dotcom companies are mushrooming by the day.
II. Journalists are the pillar of our democracy.

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:
Take a ferry or a boat instead of a bus to reach the Krabi islands faster
Assumptions:
I. The islands being in a remote location are not easily accessible
II. Ferries and boats are available to travel to Krabi islands

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:
The Election Commission has deputed a nine-member high level team of official to assess the situation in state ‘X’ and gauge the feasibility of holding early Assembly elections.
Assumptions:
I. State ‘X’ has just got out of its predicament as a result of communal riots.
II. People of state ‘X’ will co-operate with the high level team of officials in its objectives.

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:
It is not true that the mightiest superpower always wins wars and gets accolades form other countries.
Assumptions:
I. Winners are sometimes admired and appreciated.
II. Winners are occasionally criticized.

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:
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.