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- Question
- Statement
The school authority decided to rent out the school premises during weekends and holidays for organizing various functions to augment its resources.
Assumptions
I. The parents of the school students may protest against decision of the school authority .
II. There may not be enough demand for hiring the school premises for organizing functions.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
- Correct Answer
- if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
ExplanationBoth assumptions are negative and hence, invalid.
- 1. Statement
In a recently held all-India conference, the session on Brand Management in India surprisingly attracted a large number of participants and also received excellent media coverage in the leading newspapers.
Assumptions
I. Nobody excepted such encouraging response to Brand management.
II. Brands are not managed properly in India.
III. The Media is always very positive towards Brands .
Options- A. Only I
- B. Both I and II
- C. both I and III
- D. I, II and III Discuss
- 2. Statement
Pets are not allowed in the park premises-A notice put up at the park entrance by the authority that is responsible for maintenance of the park.
Options- A. Atleast some people who visit the park have pets
- B. This is the only park which does not allow pets
- C. People who ignored this notice were fined
- D. There are more than one entrances to the park Discuss
- 3. Statement
Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?
Assumptions
I. Anthony is not from the same city.
II. Unless invited, Anthony will not attend the party.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 4. Statement
Let us announce attractive incentives for better performance
Assumptions
I. Incentives schemes don't work in long run.
II. The performance can be improved.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 5. Statement
Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.
Assumptions
I. The person who wants this information can read.
II. There are other books available on this issue.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 6. Statement
The local civic body has urged all the residents to voluntarily reduce consumption of potable water by about 30% to tide over the water crisis.
Assumptions
I. Many residents may reduce consumption of potable water.
II. Many activists may welcome the civic body's move and spread awareness among residents.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 7. Statement
The school authority has decided to give five grace marks in English to all students of standard IX as the performance of these students in English was below expectation.
Assumptions
I. Majority of the students of standard IX may still fail in English even after giving grace marks.
II. Majority of the students of standard IX may now pass in English after giving grace marks.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implict
- B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
- C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
- D. if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is imlpicit Discuss
- 8. Statement
A major retail store announced thirty percent reduction on all food items during the weekend.
Assumptions
I. People may still prefer buying food items from other stores.
II. A large number of customers may visit the retail store and buy food items.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implict
- B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
- C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
- D. if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is imlpicit Discuss
- 9. Statement
The civic administration has asked the residents of the dilapidated buildings to move out as these buildings will be demolished within the next thirty days .
Assumptions
I. The civic administration may be able to demolish these buldings as per schedule.
II. The residents of these bulildings may vacate and stay eelsewhere.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implict
- B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
- C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
- D. if both Assumption I and II are imlpicit Discuss
- 10. Statement
The captain of the school football team selected only fourteen players to play all the eight matches of the inter school football competition.
Assumptions
I. There may be adequate number of football players for all the matches.
II. The captain may be able to play in all the matches.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implict
- B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
- C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
- D. if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is imlpicit Discuss
Statement and Assumption problems
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Correct Answer: Only I
Explanation:
Only Assumption I is implicit.
Correct Answer: Atleast some people who visit the park have pets
Explanation:
From the statement, it can be said that least some people who visit the park have pets.
Correct Answer: If only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
We cannot say that Anthony is not from the same city. But it is assumed that unless invited, Anthony will not attend the party as invitation has been emphasised in the statement. Hence, only Assumption II is implicit.
Correct Answer: If only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
As in the given statement, incentive is meant for better performance, it is, therefore assumed that incentive will improve the performance.
Correct Answer: If only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
It is assumed that the person instructed is capable of reading the book. However, we cannot say anything about the other sources of information. Hence, the Assumption I is implicit.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption is implicit as a request is made to the people with assumption that they would comply. Assumption II is beyond the scope of statement because it take into account the activists.Hence, II is invalid.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption IIisimplict
Explanation:
Assumption I is contrary to the statement hence, it becomes invalid. Assumption II is implict as grace marks are given with the assumption that adding these marks would lead to a positive result.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption IIisimplict
Explanation:
Prices are reduced with the motive of attracting customers. Hence, I is invalid but II is implicit.
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are imlpicit
Explanation:
Both are positive statements and are in accordance with the given statements.
Correct Answer: If only Assumption I is implict
Explanation:
Assumption I `is implict; otherwise more players would have been selected. Further, even without captain, there will be sufficient number of players.
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