Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 2 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 : 11

Statement:
Some days you settle down peacefully with your morning coffee. Then you open the papers and the adrenaline picks in.
Assumptions:
I. Coffee and papers are an integral part of the common man’s life.
II. On some days the papers carry sensational news.

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. Maybe, the “you” here refers only to the elite. But II is implicit; that is why “adrenaline kicks in” on opening the papers.

Question : 12

Statement:
“Look under your seat. There could be a bomb. Raise alarm. Earn reward.”
— A written instruction to passengers of a bus
Assumptions:
I. Passengers will read the instruction and may abide by it.
II. Passengers’ participation may ensure more security.

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 purpose to get help from the instruction to ensure security can’t be fulfilled unless the instruction is read by the passengers.

Hence, both I and II are implicit.

Question : 13

Statement:
“Please do not wait for me, I may be late, start taking lunch as soon as the guests arrive.”- A message from a Director of a Company to his office managers..
Assumptions:
I. Keeping guests waiting is not desirable.
II. Lunch may not be ready in time.

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)

Only I is implicit on cause side, as this why the instruction has been given.

Question : 14

Statement:
To escape to stand in long lines, please book your ticket at internet. .
Assumptions:
I. Now a days, people like to book the ticket online.
II. Except internet, the tickets are also available at other places.

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)

IInd is implicit because at other places also, tickets may be available, that is why people are standing at the que.

Question : 15

Statement:
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced a sharp reduction in STD rates for both peak and non-peak hours despite knowing the fact that this move will compel it to incur a loss of Rs 3000 crore in the first six months.
Assumptions:
I. Other major telecom companies may reduce their STD rates for both peak and non-peak hours.
II. Reduction in STD rates is likely to provide enormous profit in the long run.

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)

Assumption I is not implicit because though the perceived threat of competition may be one of the reasons behind this move, we can’t say so with certainty. But II is implicit: shrewd warriors often lose the battle to win the war.

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