Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 11 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

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.

Question : 26

Statement:
“Since most diseases result from faulty lifestyles or bad eating habits, why should animals suffer in the research for cure for these man-made ills?”
— View of Mr Y
Assumptions:
I. Initiatives aimed at prevention are better than cure of a disease.
II. It is not desirable to harass a species for the faults of another species.

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)

I is implicit. Look at how Mr Y is blaming “faulty lifestyles” and “bad eating habits”
— they are instances of brazen violation of preventive measures. II is implicit, that is why Mr Y expresses his resentment.

Question : 27

Statement:
In order to build more space, extra FSI needs to be bought.
Assumptions:
I. The person being told does not know the meaning of FSI.
II. More space will reduce the construction cost.

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)

When we mention something to someone, we assume they know its meaning.

Hence I is implicit. But II is not implicit as the details cannot be assumed.

Question : 28

Statement:
“There is enough for man’s need, and not for his greed.”
— Gandhiji
Assumptions:
I. Needs can always be satisfied with certain amount of effort but greed can not be at any cost .
II. Man is greedy by nature.

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)

You can arrive at the statement only when you assume I.

Hence I is implicit. He is assuming II and he wants that this habit should be given up.

Question : 29

Statement:
“Strict action would be taken against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi employees if found guilty of connivance in illegal encroachments.”
— The new Municipal Commissioner.
Assumptions:
I. Some employees of MCD indulge in corruption.
II. The warning given by Municipal Commissioner will minimise corruption.

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)

Whenever a warning of this sort is given, the following assumptions are implicit: I. There is something foul in the air; there can be no smoke without fire; and II. The warning will have a positive effect in checking the problem.

Question : 30

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

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: (b)

The tone of the statement implies that sometimes the mightiest superpower does not get accolades from other countries even after winning the war.

Hence the speaker must be assuming II. The tone of the statement stresses on the failure of the mightiest to get accolades from other countries despite winning the war.

Hence, I is not necessarily implicit.

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