Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 6 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 civic authority of the metropolis has decided to suspend sanctioning of new building proposals for six months and assess the impact of the current building projects on the city’s amenities.
Assumptions:
I. The builders’ lobby may move the court against the civic body’s decision.
II. The civic authority may be able to complete the impact study in about six months.

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 adverse impacts are not assumed. II is implicit in the period of suspension being six months.

Question : 47

Statement:
Today when there is so much talk about revising the Constitution, we have to consider whether it is the Constitution that has failed us or it is we who have failed the Constitution.
Assumptions:
I. Only the revision of Constitution will not serve the intended purpose unless there is willingness among the people to abide by it.
II. All is not right with governance.

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 speaker is assuming I; that is why he has attached equal importance to both
— the constitution and adherence of the people to its provisions. The speaker assumes II; that is why he delves into its causes.

Question : 48

Statement:
The retail vegetable vendors increased the prices of vegetables by about 20 per cent due to non-availability of vegetables at lower prices at the wholesale market.
Assumptions:
I. The customers may totally stop buying vegetables at higher prices.
II. The customers may still buy vegetables from the retail vendors.

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)

Whenever a vendor increases prices, he assumes that his commodities will sell even at the increased price.

Question : 49

Statement:
Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society.
Assumptions:
I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good.
II. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.

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)

I is not implicit. The valid assumption is that the existence of corruption and prejudice is not desirable. II is also not implicit. The statement is silent on whether the administrative system can be reformed.

Question : 50

Statement:
Residents of XYZ colony agitated for irregular water supply.
Assumptions:
I. Agitation is a right way to get the water supply.
II. Residents of the colony have acute problem of water supply.

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)

The statement is merely a report while I is a value-judgement. Hene it is not implicit. II is implicit from “irregular water supply”.

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