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- Question
- 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
- Correct Answer
- I and II are implicit
ExplanationIncentives 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.
- 1. 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
- 2. 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 Discuss
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 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 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
- 8. 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
- 9. Statement
"Television 'P', the neighbour's envy the owner's pride", a TV advertisement.
Assumptions
I. Catchy slogans appeal to people.
II. People are envious of their neighbour's superior possessions.\
III. People want to be annoyed by their neighbours
Options- A. I and II are implicit
- B. Only III is implicit
- C. I and III are implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
- 10. Statement
There is a big boom in drug business and a number of Jhuggi-Jhopari dwellers in Delhi can be seen pedaling with small pouches of smack and brown sugar.
Assumptions
I. Drug addiction is increasing in the country, specially in the capital.
II. All the big dons involved in the smuggling of drugs live in Jhuggi-Jhopari areas.
III. Most of the Jhuggi-Jhopari dwellers would do anything for money.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. Only III is implicit
- D. I and III are implicit Discuss
Statement and Assumption problems
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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: Only II is implicit
Explanation:
There 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.
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:
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.
Correct Answer: I and II are implicit
Explanation:
This advertisement does not make any sense without assuming Assumptions I and II. Hence, I and II are implicit. Assumption III is rubbish, it has actually no connection with the given statement. Hence, it is an invalid assumption.
Correct Answer: I and III are implicit
Explanation:
The given statement tells of boom in drug business and cites examples from the capital city. This makes Assumption I a valid assumption. Again, it is given that most Jhoggi-Jhopari dwellers are seen to indulge in transactions of drug pouches. This implies that they given in to their lust for money quite easily and get involved in illegal activities for the same. Hence, Assumption III is very much valid. But Assumption II is not implicit as II has no connection with the given statement.
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