Based On Two Assumptions MCQs Section 8 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:
“Honourable citizens of state, ‘X’ please rise and rat on your power-thrieving neighbour. You could win a motorcycle, a colour TV set or a washing machine.”
— UPPCL
Assumptions:
I. In order to get these gadgets, people of state ‘X’ will put, even their good relation with the neighbour on stake, and inform the UPPCL, if their neigbbour indulges in power-thieving.
II. Cost on initiative to encourage citizens will be less than the increase in the revenue through such incentives.

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 an assumption because the statement uses the gadgets as an allurement. II is obvious. Note that the initiative is aimed at improving the financial condition of the company by reducing theft.

Hence, the company must be assuming II.

Question : 12

Statement:
“The finding of ‘higher resistance’ in malarial parasites was also significant as the analysis was done using the modern technique of DNA sequencing. Although the sample size was only 50, there could be no doubt about the results.”
— A scientist
Assumptions:
I. Modern techniques are more trustworthy than traditional or obsolete techniques.
II. Lesser the size of the sample, higher the chances of reliability.

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)

The tone of the statement implies that the speaker must be assuming I. That is why he uses the word ‘significant’ for the analysis done. The word ‘although’ used in the statement implies that the speaker makes the assumption that lesser the size of sample, lesser the chances of reliability.

Question : 13

Statement:
Religion-based parties are a negation of our political system. Rather than solve problems, they will only aggravate them.
Assumptions:
I. India is a secular country.
II. Indian people follow different religions.

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)

While making the statement assumption I was in the mind of the speaker; that is why he is against the religion-based parties in Indian politics. II is not an assumption because secularism may be practised even in a country where there is only one religion.

Question : 14

Statement:
“Register as a voter and secure your voting right.”
— Notice issued in public interest by Chief Electoral Officer
Assumptions:
I. Some people still lack right of voting due to lack of proper registration.
II. “Voting right” is essential to make one’s life more dynamic, comfortable and prosperous.

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)

Why such notice? CEO must be assuming I.

Question : 15

Statement:
Why don’t you go to the court if the employer does not pay you the provident fund contribution?.
Assumptions:
I. Courts can intervene in matters of dispute between employer and employees.
II. It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund Contribution to the employees.

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)

  1. VALID: Root Cause. The concerned person must have advised someone to go to the court, after assuming the fact that courts can intervene in such cases
  2. VALID: Root Cause. Again he advises an extreme course of action of going to the court assuming the fact that it is an obligation on the employer to pay the provident fund to the employees.

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