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

Question : 1

Statement:
The ‘licence raj’ might have been vanquished by the reforms but ‘inspector raj’ is thriving.
Assumptions:
I. The ‘licence raj’ is the same as the ‘inspector raj’.
II. The reforms should have put an end to the ‘licence raj’.
III. The ‘inspector raj’ is a menace.

a) None

b) All the three

c) Only I and III

d) Only II and III

e) Only III

Question : 2

Statement:
“We believe that the adjustment that has already taken place in the value of the rupee is adequate. There is no ground for a further weakening of the rupee.”
— RBI governor
Assumptions:
I. The value of the rupee has depreciated recently.
II. Dollar-buying has been on the rise.
III. Currencies do not fall after a certain level.

a) None

b) Only III

c) Only I and III

d) Only II

e) Only I and II

Question : 3

Statement:
The World Food Summit in Rome was on the verge of becoming a fiasco on its opening day when western countries stayed away, prompting accuslations of indifference to the fate of the malnourished and starving people because the third world countries send civil servants and ministers rather than prime ministers and presidents.
Assumptions:
I. Prime ministers and presidents are more efficient than civil servants and ministers.
II. Prime ministers and presidents enjoy more power than civil servants and ministers.
III. A meaningful outcome can be obtained only when the real powers attend a summit.

a) Only I and II

b) Only II and III

c) Only I and III

d) None

e) None of these

Question : 4

Statement:
“We have the distinction of being the only company in India as well as the second in the world to have won an ISO 9002 quality certification in our line of business”- Statement of company X’s Chairman.
Assumptions:
I. There were not many companies in the line of business of Company ‘X’.
II. Getting ISO 9002 in the line of business of Company ‘X’ is not easy.
III. The company ‘X’ desires to expand its business.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only III

d) Only II and III

e) None of these

Question : 5

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

Question : 6

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