Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 5 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:
A nationalised bank issued an advertisement in the national dailies asking the eligible candidates to apply for 100 posts of chartered accountants.
Assumptions:
I. The eligible chartered accountants may respond to the advertisement.
II. There may be adequate number of eligible chartered accountants who may want to join a nationalised bank.

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 advertisement would become meaningless if the two assumptions were not implicit.

Question : 17

Statement:
‘Use our product to improve memory of your child; it is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side-effects.’ - Advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.
Assumptions:
I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
II. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.

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 company is assuming II, that is why it has manufactured the medicine. Why has the company stressed on the constituents and the effect in its advertisment? Definitely because the company management is assuming I.

Question : 18

Statement:
In an attempt to make the conditional access system “consumer-friendly”, the government issued a notification asking cable operators to declare pay channel rates by June 15.
Assumptions:
I. Cable operators may not be able to declare pay channel rates by June 15 due to lack of adequate time.
II. Everyone has their own business compulsions and wish to test their own market.

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)

The timeframe given by the government implies that the government must be assuming that the time given is adequate for operators to declare pay channel rates.

Hence, assumption I is not implicit. Assumption II is not implicit because it is beyond the scope of the statement.

Question : 19

Statement:
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a school has informed the Principal that they will not send their children to the school unless the school authority reduces the fees with immediate effect..
Assumptions:
I. Majority of the parents may agree with the PTA and may not send their wards to the school.
II. The school authority may accede to the demand of the PTA and reduce the fees.

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 a root cause, II is a desired effect

Question : 20

Statement:
“No representative is authorised to collect cash. Do not pay cash to anybody. All subscribers are requested to make payments only through cheques/DD in favour of the company.”
— An instruction to subscribers by company X
Assumptions:
I. If it is not said explicitly, the subscriber may claim for their payments in cash in case any irregularities are made by the representatives.
II. Representatives of company X are not trustworthy.

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. Why does the company need to issue such instruction? It must be assuming I. The motive behind the instruction may be to ensure convenience in keeping the records regarding transaction of the company.

Hence, II is not implicit.

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