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- Question
- Statement:
Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities.
Assumptions:
I. It is impossible to put an end to terrorist activities.
II. Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on
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 statement expresses concern over the issue as to when our country would be able to curb terrorism completely. This means that efforts are on and it is quite possible to put and end to terrorist activities although it could take longer. So, only II is implicit.
- 1. Statement:
His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble.
Assumptions:
I. He may incur loss on his investment
II. He may gain from his investment.
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:
The principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.
Assumptions:
I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students
II.The students will welcome the decision of Principal.
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:
The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.
Assumptions:
I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation
II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
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:
Detergents should be used to clean clothes.
Assumptions:
I. Detergents form lather
II. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt.
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:
Despite strong opposition , the controversial Prohibition of Forcible Conversion of Religion Bill was passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the AIDMK and the BJP outvoting the combined opposition of the DMK, the Congress, the Pattali Makkal Katchi and the Left parties.-----A news
Assumptions:
I. Conversion create resentment among several section and also inflame religious passion, leading to communal clashes.
II. Conversions only lead to the isolation of the converted.
III. Strong opposition puts hindrance before a bill in taking final shape.
Options- A. All I, II and III
- B. Only I and II
- C. Only I and III
- D. Only II and III Discuss
- 6. Statement:
Why don't you go to the court if the employer dies not pay you the Provident Funds 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.
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:
Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition
Assumptions:
I. People like a glowing complexion
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.
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:
The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. Asked the workers' union to call of strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.
Assumptions:
I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd.
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers's union.
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:
"I have not received telephone bills for nine months inspite of several complaints" --------A telephone customer's letter to the editor of a daily.
Assumptions:
I. Every customer has a right to get bills regularly from the telephone company.
II. The customer's complaints point to defect in the services which is expected to be corrected.
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:
This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers
Assumptions:
I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers.
II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.
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
Statement and Assumption problems
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Correct Answer: if either I or II is implicit.
Explanation:
The use of the world 'gamble' indicates that he may either gain or lose in the deal.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Clearly, teachers have been instructed to maintain discipline in the class and point out the naughty students who do not let other students study. So, I is implicit. Besides, the implementation of the instructions would surely help good students to concentrate on their studies and ensure a good working atmosphere in the class. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.
Explanation:
Clearly, the amount of compensation must have been decided keeping in mind the monetary position of the Government. So, I is implicit. However, nothing can be said about the frequency of railway accidents in future. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
Nothing is mentioned about lather formation by the detergent. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement states that problems will be solved by 'me'. So II is implicit.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Only III is implicit. Note that the statement is a piece of news. What the journalist assumes about the conversion and its impact can't be explicitly said. But the words "despite strong opposition' indicate that the journalist must be assuming III.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement encourage one to go to court to get his Provident Fund from his employer. This implies that the issue comes under the jurisdiction of courts and that it is the right of the employee to claim his Provident Fund. So, 'both I and II are implicit"
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave for. So, I is implicit. Since complexion glows if circulation is improved, so II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income forever if they didn't mend their ways. So, only II is implicit.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The customer's eagerness to get the bills makes I implicit. Besides, the customer has written to the editor to bring the malfunctioning of the department to public notice. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
That someone has earned a lot is no reason to share the profit margin with the customers. So, I is not implicit. Clearly, the offers have been announced to attract more customers and boost up the sale. So, II is implicit.
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