Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 13 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 : 46

Statement:
The average American can afford hobbies that a typical middle-class Indian can only dream of.
Assumptions:
I. There is much difference in material circumstances between India and the US.
II. Economic prosperity offers a conducive climate for a variety of interests to flourish.

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)

Both are implicit in the affordability factor.

Question : 47

Statement:
“Learn computer at no cost and make your life more meaningful.”
—An advertisement
Assumptions:
I. People prefer to join courses without any fees.
II. Knowledge in computer makes life more meaningful.

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)

The idea behind facilitating learning computer at no cost is aimed at attracting learners.

Hence I is implicit. II is also an assumption; that is why the advertisement advocates learning computer.

Question : 48

Statement:
Those who say that the Indians have a dangerous level of tolerance
— to the extent that they would tolerate even non-independence for peace
— forget the history of India.
Assumptions:
I. Some persons believe that Indians are tolerant to a dangerous level.
II. Some persons do not believe that Indians are tolerant to a dangerous level.

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)

The statement talks about some persons who say that Indians are tolerant to a dangerous level. So I is assumed in as much as such people are assumed to be existing. Further, the author refutes the claims of such persons.

Hence, the author himself is proof that there are some persons who do not believe that Indians are tolerant to a dangerous level.

Question : 49

Statement:
The anti-defection law is ineffective not because it is defective but because the enforcing authority, the speaker of the legislature, is obsessed by party politics.
— Chief Election Commissioner of country X.
Assumptions:
I. Enforcing authority needs to be impartial in a democratic country.
II. Country X is suffering from horse-trading in politics.

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 from the speaker’s demerit being pointed out. II is also implicit. That is why “the anti-defection law is ineffective”.

Question : 50

Statement:
Two months ago, it was announced that Central government pensioners would get dearness relief with immediate effect but till date, banks have not credited the arrears.’
— A statement from a Pensioners’ Forum.
Assumptions:
I. Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioners.
II. Two months’ time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give effect to pensioners.

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 not implicit. The grievance is against the govt, not against the banks. Banks serve only as a medium for transfer of money. II is implicit from the phrase “two months ago”.

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