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 : 41

Statement:
The state government has decided to appoint four thousand primary school teachers during the next financial year.
Assumptions:
I. There are enough schools in the state to accommodate four thousand additional primary school teachers.
II. The eligible candidates may not be interested to apply as the Government may not finally appoint such a large number of primary school teachers.

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 because teachers can't be appointed in a vacuum. II is more of a presumption.

Question : 42

Statement:
Most of the private companies have decided against awarding annual increase in the salaries of their employees for the previous year due to the current economic situation.
Assumptions:
I. Majority of the employees may leave their job to protest against the decision.
II. These companies may announce hike in salaries next year.

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)

Were it assumed that the employees might leave, such a decision would not be taken.

Hence Assumption I is not implicit. Assumption II is not implicit because "next year" is present nowhere in the picture.

Question : 43

Statement:
Even though the number of sugar factories is increasing at a fast rate in India, we still continue to import it from other countries.
Assumptions:
I. Even the increased number of factories may not be able to meet the demand of sugar in India.
II. The demand for sugar may increase substantially in future.

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)

Assumption I is implicit because it is this that makes us import sugar in spite of the increase in the number of sugar factories. But II is not implicit because "future" is beyond the scope of the statement.

Question : 44

Statement:
This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers
Assumptions:
I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customer's
II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the 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: (b)

That someone has earned a lot is no reason to share the profit margin with the customers.

So, I is not implicit. Clearly, the offers have been announced Answer with solution Concept Applicator to attract more customers and boost up the sale.

So, II is implicit

Question : 45

Statement:
The disinvestment in banks will eliminate scams and also reduce NPAs thus strengthening the nation’s finances.
Assumptions:
I. Privatisation of banks will improve the Indian economy.
II. Corruption in private organisations is less than that in government organisations.

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)

I is a restatement.

Hence does not follow. Disinvestment in banks means moving towards privatisation. Clearly, the speaker is assuming II; that is why he talks about elimination of scams.

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