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 : 16

Statement:
For members at IIC, seek out those who have topped the services exams, distinguished themselves in graduate studies or have made a mark at an early age in the arts or the media.
Assumptions:
I. The present selection process for membership has lack of transparancy.
II. Present members of IIC are not up to the expectations of the IIC.

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)

From the given statement it cannot be inferred whether transparency exists or not.

Hence I is not implicit. II is a valid assumption; that is why the speaker has jotted down new guidelines for selection process.

Question : 17

Statement:
The entry of multinational companies in India has led to higher efficiency of the Indian companies who are competing with them.
Assumptions:
I. Employees of multinationals may serve as models for Indian company’s employees.
II. Competition will reduce many Indian companies to ashes.

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: (c)

Higher efficiency will be brought about in either the case. When you have good models, the environment improves. On the other hand, even if this not be case, fear of being eliminated leads to adaptation in the Darwinian fashion.

Question : 18

Statement:
If you are a middleman, the Internet’s promise of cheaper prices and faster services can “disintermedi-ate” you.
Assumptions:
I. Middlemen are often found as a major hindrance to efficient working of the economy.
II. Middlemen have the main role of assisting the transaction between the producer and the consumer.

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 in fact a conclusion. Assumption II is implicit from the word “disintermediate”.

Question : 19

Statement:
Dowry system can not be eradicated from our society unless we change the people’s mindset.
Assumptions:
I. Existence of dowry system is not desirable in a society.
II. It is possible to bring a radical change in people’s mindset.

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. II is not implicit because of the word ‘radical’.

Question : 20

Statement:
"If your are beautiful, we will catch your beauty. If you are not, we will make your beautiful". An advertisement of a photo studio.
Assumptions:
I. How to look beautiful, is a problem of youngsters?
II. Nobody desires to be beautiful.

a) If only assumption I is implicit.

b) If only assumption II is implicit

c) If either assumption I or assumption II is implicit

d) If neither assumption I nor II is implicit

e) If both assumption I and II are implicit.

Answer: (d)

Neither I nor II is implicit.

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