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

Question : 1

Statement:
“Today I am rejecting your proposal to play a cricket match against your team because of absence of Mr Z but tomorrow I am ready to play against your team at any cost.”
— Mr X says to Mr Y
Assumptions:
I. Mr Z will be available tomorrow.
II. Match will be played tomorrow irrespective of availability of Mr. Z.
III. Mr Y will be ready to play a match against Mr X tomorrow.

a) All I, II and III

b) Either I or II and III

c) Only II and III

d) Only I and III

e) None of these

Question : 2

Statement:
The ‘X’ car manufacturing company has decided to increase price of the cars in A, B and C segments ranging from 5% to 10% with immediate effect as the steel prices have risen considerably in the recent past.
Assumptions:
I. The prices of cars other than in A, B and C segments are already very high and need not be increased.
II. The rival car manufacturing companies may also increase the prices of cars in these segments.
III. There may be adequate demand in the market of the cars in these segments even after the price hike.

a) Only I is implicit

b) Only II is implicit

c) Only III is implicit

d) Both I and III are implicit

e) All are implicit

Question : 3

Statement:
Non-Brahmin well-versed with rituals, could be appointed as a pujari as well.
— Ruling of Supreme Court.
Assumptions:
I. Brahmins don’t have a monopoly over performing puja in a temple.
II. Mere eligibility for a post is enough to lay claim to the candidatureship for the post.
III. People will comply with the verdict given by SC.

a) All I, II and III

b) Only I and II

c) Only II and III

d) Only I and III

e) None of these

Question : 4

Statement:
“Though party A is firm on the ouster of party B, it is unlikely to reap any benefit from it.”
— a political observer
Assumptions:
I. Party A expects to benefit from the ouster of party B.
II. Politics is a game of manoeuvring and manipulations.
III. The political scenario is peaceful.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Only III

d) All the three

e) None of these

Question : 5

Statement:
“A rare opportunity to be a professional while you are at home.”
— An advertisement for computer-literate housewives by a computer company
Assumptions:
I. Some housewives simultaneously desire to become professional.
II. Computer industry is growing at a fast pace.
III. It is possible to be a professional as well as a housewife.

a) Only I and II

b) Only II and III

c) Only I and III

d) Only II

e) None of these

Question : 6

Statement:
"We must be prepared to face any eventuality and all the assignments must be completed as per their schedule"-Director tells the Faculty members.
Assumptions:
I. There is possibility of a serious eventuality.
II. Dates are fixed for all the assignments.
III. Faculty members are supposed to complete all the assignments.

a) Only I is implicit

b) Only III is implicit

c) None is implicit

d) All are implicit