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- Question
- Statement
'Smoking is injurious to health', A warning printed on the cigarette packet.
Assumptions
I. People read printed matter on a cigarette packet.
II. People take careful note of a warning.
III. Non-smoking prosthesis health.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. I and II are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. All are implicit
- Correct Answer
- Only II is implicit
ExplanationThere is a special warning in printed from to caution people against the iII effects smoking. Hence, Assumption II is implicit but I is not. Further, 'smoking is injurious to health' does not mean non-smoking promotes health. Therefore, Assumption III has no connection with the given statement. Hence, Assumption III is not implicit.
- 1. Statement
"To make a company commercially viable there is an urgent need to prune the staff strength and borrow money from the financial institutions", opinion of a consultant.
Assumptions
I. The financial institutions lend money for such proposals .
II. The product of the company has a potential market.
III. The employees of the company are inefficient.
Options- A. II and III are implicit
- B. All are implicit
- C. None is implicit
- D. I and II are implicit Discuss
- 2. Statement
"Wanted a two bedroom flat in the court area for immediate possession", an advertisement.
Assumptions
I. Flats are available in the court area.
II. Some people will respond to the advertisement.
III. It is a practice to give such an advertisement.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. I and II are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
- 3. Statement
Unable to manage with the present salary, Tarun joined another company.
Assumptions
I. The new company has better work environment.
II. The present company offers moderate pay packet.
III. The new company offers higher salary to the all its employees.
Options- A. All are implicit
- B. None is implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. II and III are implicit Discuss
- 4. Statement
"Slogans against smoking in office should be put on the notice board", An employee in one office suggests.
Assumptions
I. The employee felt that his suggestion will be considered.
II. People smoke in the office.
III. Some people will stop smoking in the office after reading the slogans.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. I and III are implicit
- C. I and II are implicit
- D. Only I is implicit Discuss
- 5. Statement
Considering the tickets sold during the last seven days the circus authorities decided to continue the show for another fortnight which include two weekends.
Assumptions
I. People may not turn up on week days.
II. The average number of people who will be visiting circus will be more or less same as that of the last seven days.
III. There may not be enough response at other places.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. I and II are implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
- 6. Statement
" 'Z' TV is the only TV which gives the viewers chance to watch two programmes simultaneously", an advertisement.
Assumptions
I. Sale of 'Z' TV may increase of the advertisement.
II. Some people may be influenced by the advertisement and buy 'Z' TV.
III. The sale of 'Z' TV may be on the downward trend.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. II and III are implicit
- C. I and II are implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
- 7. Statement
The company has recently announced series of incentives to the employees who are punctual and sincere.
Assumptions
I. Those who are not punctual at present many get motivated by the announcement.
II. The productivity of the company may increase.
III. The profit earned by the company may be more then the amount to be spent for the incentive programmes.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. All are implicit
- C. II and III are implicit
- D. I and II are implicit Discuss
- 8. Statement
'Z-TV, the only TV which gives the viewers chance to watch two programmes simultaneously'- an advertisement.
Assumption
I. Sale of Z -TV may increase because of the advertisement.
II. Some people may be influenced by the advertisement and buy Z-TV.
III. The sale of Z-TV may be on the downward trend.
Options- A. I and II are implicit
- B. II and III are implicit
- C. None is implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
- 9. Statement
The company has recently announced series of incentives to the employees who are punctual and sincere.
Assumptions
I. Those who are not punctual at present may get motivated by the announcement.
II. The productivity of the company may increase.
III. The profit earned by the company may be more than the amount to be spent for the incentive programmes.
Options- A. I and II implicit
- B. II and III are implicit
- C. All are implicit
- D. None is implicit Discuss
- 10. Statement
"If you have obtained 75% or more marks in X standard, your admission to our coaching class for XII standard is guaranteed", an advertisement.
Assumptions
I. Bright students generally do not opt for attending coaching classes.
II. The coaching class has adequate capacity to accomodate all such students.
III. The advertisement will be ignored.
Options- A. Only II is implicit
- B. Only III is implicit
- C. None is implicit
- D. Only I is implicit Discuss
Statement and Assumption problems
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Correct Answer: I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Consultant in his opinion emphasises the need for mobilising the staff and raising the finds. This means that the product of the company has a potential market and also that the financial b institutions provide money for such proposals.
Correct Answer: Only II is implicit
Explanation:
Advertisement has been given assuming that some people will respond to the advertisement. Hence, only Assumption II is implicit. However, Assumptions I and III are doubtful.
Correct Answer: Only II is implicit
Explanation:
Tarun has left the company due to the meagre salary. Hence, Assumption II is implicit. However, we cannot say anythings about the work environment and salary of all other employees from this.
Correct Answer: I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I and II are clearly implicit in the statement assumption III represents the consequent effect for which nothing can be said definitely.
Correct Answer: Only II is implicit
Explanation:
The response of the public to the circus shows during the last seven days is reasonable good. It is, therefore assumed by the authority to get the similar response during the extended days. Hence, Assumption II is implicit.
Correct Answer: I and II are implicit
Explanation:
The advertisement as described in the statement is meant to influence the buyers and thus increasing sale of the television. Hence, Assumptions I and II, both are implicit.
Correct Answer: I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Incentives for the punctuality and sincerity will work as a motivation force. This will definitely increase the productivity of the company. However, profitability cannot be predicted definitely as it depends on other factors.
Correct Answer: I and II are implicit
Explanation:
According to the advertisement given in statement is meant to influence the buyers and thus increases sale of the television. Therefore, both Assumptions I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: I and II implicit
Explanation:
I and II are implicit as incentive is an award for the punctuality and sincerity increase the productivity of the company. However, profitability cannot be predicted definitely as it depends on other factors.
Correct Answer: Only II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is invalid as it goes against the given statement. Further, without assuming II, such advertisement makes no sense. Hence, Assumption II is implicit. Assumption III again is an invalid assumption because any advertisement is given with the assumption of getting desired response and not for being ignored.
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