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- Question
- Statement:
If a region is crying for development, establish a new university, an advance medical institute and a center for agricultural research there ------and wait for the results.
Assumptions:
I.Only creation of new states would not speed up development.
II. Development can be achieved by spreading education.
Options- 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.
- Correct Answer
- if only assumption II is implicit.
ExplanationThe speaker is assuming II that is why he has referred to things related to education. Assumption I has not been hinted at in the statement.
- 1. Statement:
The new 28- km coimbatore Bypass surpasses conventional standards in road-building. An example of advanced highway engineering, it brings destinations closer, cuts down travelling time and reduces fatigue.
Assumptions:
I. The new coimbatore bypass is as the European highways.
II. Conventional standards in road- building should be replaced with advanced highway engineering.
Options- 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. Discuss
- 2. Statement:
Politics has become mudslinging at your opponents when out of power and taking revenge while in power.
Assumptions:
I. Politicians have deviated from their real path.
II. Politicians have become habituated to misusing their power.
Options- 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. Discuss
- 3. Statement:
Our indifference is due to our selfishness. Jealousy, fatalistic attitude and indifferent behaviour all of them stem from an inferiority complex.
Assumptions:
I. Indifference can be minimised with love and brotherhood.
II. National integration can't be enhanced without minimizing indifference among the citizens.
Options- 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. Discuss
- 4. Statement:
Police -Community relationship has been going downhill over the years and the gap between public expectation and police performance has been constantly widening.
Assumptions:
I. police is a part of community.
II. The police-community relationship should be healthy.
Options- 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. Discuss
- 5. Statement:
"If the Indian men play to potential they have a good chance to make the grade this time in Thomas Cup."----The coach of Indian badminton team.
Assumptions:
I. Indian men have the potential to win the trophy.
II. Indian men have the potential but they do not want to perform good.
Options- 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. Discuss
- 6. Statement:
For members at IIC, seek out those who have topped the services exams, distinguished themselves in graduate studies or have made a mark at an early age in the arts or the media.
Assumptions:
I. The present selection process for membership has lack of transparency.
II. Present members of IIC are not up to the expectations of the IIC.
Options- 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. Discuss
- 7. Statement:
Get rid of the practice of appointing retirees as directors. The day of half -hearted leadership are long past. We need someone young, dynamic and enthusiastic at the helm.
Assumptions:
I. Retirees cannot be dynamic and enthusiastic.
II. The young and dynamic weigh more than the experienced and retired ones.
Options- 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. Discuss
- 8. Statement:
"Disconnect your TV cable connections"--------A maulana issued a fatwa because of thin attendance during prayers at the mosque.
Assumptions:
I. TV programmes are more popular than prayers.
II. Prayer is more important than watching TVs.
Options- 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. Discuss
- 9. Statement:
The long- term health of the nation and its democratic policy should be primary concern of all political parties in contrast to short-term remedies which are at best pain-killers.
Assumptions:
I. The short-term policy benefits the political parties in winning elections.
II. Only long- term democratic policy is in the best interests of the country.
Options- 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. Discuss
- 10. Statement:
No civilised state today can deliberately violate the international declarations and conventions and covenants relating to the minorities.
Assumptions:
I. All civilised states enforce the international declarations, covenants and covenants equally.
II. Minorities all over the world should be given protection by the concerned governments.
Options- 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. Discuss
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Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is implicit.
Explanation:
if neither I nor II is implicit.
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Explanation:
if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is implicit.
Explanation:
if neither I nor II is implicit.
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
The speakers is assuming II; that is why he is concerned about the failure of the relationship.
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.
Explanation:
The coach is assuming I, otherwise he won't stress on his men's potential. II can't be assumed : the intention of player is a different matter.
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
From the given statement it cannot be inferred whether transparency exists or not. Hence I is not implicit. II is a valid assumption; that is why the speaker has jotted down new guidelines for selection process.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The maulana is assuming both. He feels that though programs are more popular than prayers, they are less important. Hence the appeal.
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
The speaker is assuming II, that is why he has put emphasis on long-term measures rather than short-term ones. Nothing about the election-winning interests has been hinted at here.
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
I may have a broad range. Hence it is not implicit. II can be assumed from the statement.
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