Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 9 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:
“It has become a necessity to computerise all the functions of our Institute to maintain the present position.”
— statement of the Director of XYZ Institute.
Assumptions:
I. Unless computerised, the Institute will fall behind in the race.
II. The functions of the Institute are too complex to be handled manually.

(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)

I is implicit from the need “to maintain the present position”. But why the question of lag? Must be because computers are much more efficient than manual labourers. And this holds true only for complex tasks.

Hence II is implicit.

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Question : 1

Statement:
A sign board is necessary which shows direction and distance..
Assumptions:
I. A sign board can be made without using any languages.
II. To show direction and distance only sign-board is a good media.

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)

Without using any language there is no use of any signboard as we writes on sign board. Secondly 'only' makes it weak so both assumptions are not implicit.

Question : 2

Statement:
Better understanding and cooperation among the exporters is needed. Effort should be to complement each other, rather than competing among themselves.
— View of an agriculturist
Assumptions:
I. Exporters stand to lose if they act as competitors.
II. Farmer-industry co-operation can work wonders.

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 does the agriculturist focus on ‘better understanding’, ‘co-operation’ and ‘complementing’ among the exporters? He must be assuming I. Assumption II can’t be correlated with the statement.

Hence, II is not implicit.

Question : 3

Statement:
“Problems with your spouse and too little time to hash things out? Online couple therapy may be for you.”
— An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. People may have faith in online therapy.
II. Couples on the run expect comparable results from online “chats” mediated by a professional and face-to-face therapy on a psychologist’s couch.

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 has such an advertisement been published by the advertiser? Definitely, the advertiser is assuming I. Assumption II is not implicit because it goes into details.

Question : 4

Statement:
All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by action of governments or by revolutionary change of government..
Assumptions:
I. Inequality is man-made phenomenon.
II. No person would voluntarily part with what he possesses.

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)

Only assumption I is implicit because inequality is a man-made phenomenon.

Question : 5

Statement:
“We provide subsidised tea to the labourers
— pay only Rs 2 instead of Rs 2.50 and get a cuppa of tea.”
— An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. Labourers may afford a cup of tea at Rs 2 per cuppa.
II. Subsidised prices attract customers.

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)

Both I and II are implicit. Why is the rate of the cup of tea reduced to Rs 2 for labourers? I must have beeen assumed. Again, the real motto of an ad is to increase the number of customers as well as sales.

Hence, II must also be assumed.

Question : 6

Statement:
“For easier and faster communication, use our broadband connections.”
— An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. Many people are looking up for best communication facilities.
II. Broadband connections are preferred mode of communication.

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)

I is implicit

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