Based On Three Assumptions MCQs Section 2 Detailed Explanation And More Example

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DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Then decide which of the answers (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) is the correct answer.

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Questions : Statement:
Efforts to develop technologies more appropriate to the needs of the poorest sections of society need to be further intensified.
Assumptions:
I. Nothing is impossible if proper efforts are made.
II. Technology needs are different for different sections of society.
III. It is possible to develop appropriate technologies for various economic sections of the society.

(a) Only I

(b) Only III

(c) Only II

(d) Both II and III

e) None of these

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

The term ‘nothing’ has a broad range of connotations.

Hence I is not implicit. Since the speaker is talking of sectional need-based technology development, he is assuming both II and III.

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Question : 1

Statement:
India’s economic growth has come at a terrible price of increased industrial and vehicular pollution.
Assumptions:
I. Pollution is a part of industrial society.
II. Indian economic growth is based on only industrial growth.
III. A country desires economic growth with manageable side-effects.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only I and III

d) Only III

e) None of these

Answer: (c)

I is implicit in the phrase “industrial ... pollution.” II is not implicit because of the word only. III is implicit from the concern shown at the “terrible price”.

Question : 2

Statement:
“Buy a variety of items from our shop and get upto 20% discount.” - An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. Many people will visit the shop to get the benefit of discount.
II. Customers may go to some other shop if the discount is not offered.
III. Offering discount is the best way to attract customers.

a) Only I is implicit

b) Only II is implicit

c) Only III is implicit

d) Only I and II are implicit

e) None of these

Answer: (d)

Let us delve into the objective of the advertisement. The main objective of the advertisement must be to attract more customers. How can the objective get fulfilled? It must be assumed that the feature mentioned in the advertisement may attract customers.

Hence, I and II are implicit. III is not implicit because of the word ‘best’.

Question : 3

Statement:
“A court can convict an accused solely on the basis of a dying declaration but such a declaration should be free from any doubt and the victim making the statement should be mentally fit.”
— Supreme Court
Assumptions:
I. One who is not mentally fit always makes statements untrustworthy in nature.
II. Declaration made by the dying person is likely to be true.
III. It is possible to distinguish whether a declaration is dubious or not.

a) Only I

b) Only I and II

c) Only II and III

d) Only III

e) None of these

Answer: (c)

I is not implicit because of the word ‘always’. The importance of ‘dying expression’ for conviction implies that the Supreme Court must be assuming II. How can a person judge the veracity of a statement without having the capacity to distinguish whether the statement is doubtfree or doubtful.

Hence, III is also implicit.

Question : 4

Statement:
A one-day token strike was called by the employees in Government organisations to protest against privatization of profit-making Public Sector Undertakings.”
Assumptions:
I. The Government may favourably consider the views of the employees.
II. Strike is the most popular tool used by people to protest.
III. The strike may bring pressure on the Government, forcing them to reconsider the decision.

a) Only I is implicit

b) Only II is implicit

c) Only I and III are implicit

d) All I, II and III are implicit

e) None of these

Answer: (c)

Why did the employees call a strike? They must be assuming that strike can be an effective tool. It can put pressure on the government and the government may be compelled to consider the views of the employees.

Hence, I and III are implicit. II goes beyond the scope of the statement.

Hence, II is not implicit.

Question : 5

Statement:
“If you did not have a mobile connection of MTNL you will feel a jolt when you come to know about a unique, free incoming facility from 10 PM to 8 AM, without any condition, for any network.”
— X tells Y
Assumptions:
I. X knows about the facilities provided by other mobile services.
II. X wants Y to be a subscriber of MTNL mobile services.
III. People like free incoming facilities without any condition.

a) Only I

b) Only I and II

c) Only II and III

d) Only I and III

e) None of these

Answer: (e)

I is correct because otherwise X can’t hint at the fact about the unique facility provided to MTNL subscribers. II is also correct. Why else should X tell this to Y? III is also correct. Why will Y feel a jolt?

Hence, all are correct.

Question : 6

Statement:
“Graduates with first-class are eligible to apply for the admission to MBA courses in our Institute”. - An advertisement by a Management Institute.
Assumptions:
I. Only those who are first-class graduates can cope up with the studies for MBA courses.
II. There are plenty of first class graduates who are likely to apply for admission to MBA.
III. The reputation of the Institute may get affected if students having less than first class are admitted.

a) Only I is implicit

b) Only II is implicit

c) Only III is implicit

d) Only I and II are implicit

e) All I, II and III are implicit

Answer: (b)

I is not implicit because of the word ‘only’. II is obvious; that is why graduates with first class only are being considered eligible for the course. III is beyond the scope of the statement;

Hence III is not implicit.

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