Key Concepts

15 Practice MCQs

1. Statement: “Use R-Wallet, the new digital ticketing app of Railways, for hassle-free booking.” Assumption I: People want hassle-free booking.
   Assumption II: R-Wallet is faster than traditional methods.
   A. Only I implicit B. Only II implicit C. Both I & II D. Neither
   Answer: A
   Solution: The appeal is based on the desire for convenience; speed is not claimed.
   Shortcut: Appeal-word “hassle-free” ⇒ desire assumption (I) only.
   Tag: Appeal-word

2. Statement: “The factory has introduced an 8-hour shift to reduce worker fatigue.” I. Longer shifts cause fatigue.
   II. 8-hour shift will reduce fatigue.
   A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
   Answer: C
   Solution: Both are necessary; if longer shifts did not cause fatigue, no need to reduce them; if 8-hour does not reduce fatigue, action is useless.
   Shortcut: Cause-effect statements usually assume both cause and remedy efficacy.
   Tag: Cause-effect

3. Statement: “Smoking is prohibited on railway premises – fine ₹200.” I. Some people smoke on premises.
   II. Fine can prevent smoking.
   A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
   Answer: C
   Solution: Prohibition implies existence (I) and penalty deterrent value (II).
   Shortcut: “Prohibition” ⇒ existence + penalty belief.
   Tag: Prohibition

4. Statement: “Beware of pickpockets in crowded trains.” I. Crowded trains have pickpockets.
   II. Passengers carry valuables.
   A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
   Answer: A
   Solution: Warning assumes threat exists (I). Valuables (II) not required for warning.
   Shortcut: Warning ⇒ threat, not victim property.
   Tag: Warning

5. Statement: “To get a railway job, apply only online.” I. Offline applications are not accepted.
   II. Everyone has internet access.
   A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
   Answer: A
   Solution: “Only online” ⇒ offline ruled out (I). Internet access (II) not assumed; railways may still accept offline later.
   Shortcut: “Only X” ⇒ non-X invalid; availability of X not assumed.
   Tag: Only-clause

6. Statement: “Increase in freight fares will improve punctuality of passenger trains.” I. Freight trains cause passenger delays.
   II. Higher fare will reduce freight traffic.
   A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
   Answer: C
   Solution: Fare ↑ ⇒ freight ↓ ⇒ lines free ⇒ punctuality ↑; both links needed.
   Shortcut: Policy-action statements usually assume full causal chain.
   Tag: Policy-action

7. Statement: “Now rail tickets with QR code—no need to print.” I. QR codes can be scanned from mobile screens.
   II. Passengers own smartphones.
   A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
   Answer: A
   Solution: “No print” needs scannability (I); smartphone ownership (II) not claimed—passenger may borrow device.
   Shortcut: Tech feature ⇒ feasibility, not user ownership.
   Tag: Technology

8. Statement: “Senior citizens can travel at 50 % concession—produce ID proof.” I. Senior citizens have ID proof.
   II. Concession is desirable for them.
   A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
   Answer: C
   Solution: Rule useless without ID (I) and desire for concession (II).
   Shortcut: Benefit-scheme ⇒ eligibility + desire.
   Tag: Benefit-scheme

9. Statement: “The train will arrive on platform 2—please stand behind the yellow line.” I. Passengers may cross the yellow line.
   II. Platform 2 can accommodate the train.
   A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
   Answer: C
   Solution: Warning (I) & announcement (II) both presupposed.
   Shortcut: Instruction ⇒ possible violation + infrastructural possibility.
   Tag: Instruction

10. Statement: “Railway introduced women-only coaches for safety.” I. Women feel unsafe in mixed coaches.
    II. Separate coaches enhance safety.
    A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
    Answer: C
    Solution: Measure assumes problem exists (I) and solution works (II).
    Shortcut: Remedy-problem ⇒ existence + efficacy.
    Tag: Remedy

11. Statement: “CCTV surveillance has been installed—passengers are safe.” I. CCTV deters criminals.
    II. No other safety measure is needed.
    A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
    Answer: A
    Solution: Conclusion needs deterrent value (I). “Only CCTV” (II) is extreme & not implied.
    Shortcut: Reject extreme “only/never” assumptions.
    Tag: Extreme-word

12. Statement: “Eat at IRCTC cafés—tasty and hygienic food guaranteed.” I. Passengers care for taste and hygiene.
    II. Other vendors are unhygienic.
    A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
    Answer: A
    Solution: Ad appeal needs customer concern (I). Degrading others (II) not stated.
    Shortcut: Advert appeal ⇒ customer value, not competitor slam.
    Tag: Advertisement

13. Statement: “Railway exams will be held in regional languages also.” I. Some candidates are uncomfortable in English/Hindi.
    II. Regional language papers are already printed.
    A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
    Answer: A
    Solution: Decision implies need (I); logistics (II) is future action, not assumed.
    Shortcut: Policy announcement ⇒ need, not implementation detail.
    Tag: Policy

14. Statement: “Wait-listed passengers should opt for Vikalp scheme for alternative train.” I. Vikalp gives confirmed berths.
    II. Wait-listed passengers want confirmed berths.
    A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
    Answer: C
    Solution: Advice assumes benefit (I) and desire (II).
    Shortcut: Advisory ⇒ benefit + desire.
    Tag: Advisory

15. Statement: “Railway station provides free Wi-Fi—‘RailWire’.” I. Passengers need internet at station.
    II. RailWire is free for everyone.
    A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither
    Answer: A
    Solution: Service implies demand (I). “Free for everyone” (II) repeats statement ⇒ not assumption.
    Shortcut: Free service ⇒ demand, not restatement.
    Tag: Restatement-reject

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