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- Question
- Statement
A warning in a train compartment -- "To stop the train pull the chain. Penalty for improper use is ? 500."
Assumption.
I. Some people misuse the chain.
II. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a moving train
Options- A. if only Assumption l is implicit
- B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
- C. if either I or ll is implicit
- D. if neither I nor ll is implicit
- Correct Answer
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ExplanationClearly, penalty will be imposed for improper use, so it is clear some people misuses the chain. Hence, both the Assumptions I and II are implicit.
- 1. Statement
"The function will start at 3 pm." you are requested to take your seats before 3 pm.
Assumption.
I. If an invitee is not on his seat before 3 pm, the function will not start.
II. Function will start as scheduled.
Options- A. if only Assumption l is implicit
- B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
- C. if either I or ll is implicit
- D. if neither I nor ll is implicit Discuss
- 2. Statement
A sentence in the letter to the candidates called for written examination--- " you will have to bear your expenses on travel, etc."
Assumption.
I. If not clarified, all the candidates may claim reimbursement of expenses.
II. Many organizations reimburse expenses on travel to candidates called written examination.
Options- A. if only Assumption l is implicit
- B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
- C. if either I or ll is implicit
- D. if neither I nor ll is implicit Discuss
- 3. Statement
The next meeting of the board of the institute will be held after one year.
Assumption.
I. The institute will continue to function after one year.
II. The board will be dissolved after one year.
Options- A. if only Assumption l is implicit
- B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
- C. if either I or ll is implicit
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 4. Statement
If degrees are delinked from the jobs, boys will think thrice before joining college.
Assumption.
I. Students join college education for getting jobs.
II. A degree is of no use for getting a job.
Options- A. if only Assumption l is implicit
- B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
- C. if either I or ll is implicit
- D. if neither I nor ll is implicit Discuss
- 5. Statement
An advertisement of a bank ''Want to open a bank account ! just dial our 'home service' and we will come at your doorsteps''.
Assumptions
I. There is a section of people who require such service at their home.
II. Now-a-days banking has become very competitive.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
- C. if only Assumption II is implicit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 6. Statement
The number of people living below poverty line urban areas has increased since last year.
Assumption.
I. People living in rural areas are not below the poverty line.
II. A similar survey was conducted last year.
Options- A. if only Assumption l is implicit
- B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
- C. if either I or ll is implicit
- D. if neither I nor ll is implicit Discuss
- 7. Statement
Traveling by trains rather than cabs is more convenient and economical in Paris.
Assumption.
I. Paris is an expensive city.
II. Train services are reasonably good in Paris.
Options- A. if only Assumption l is implicit
- B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
- C. if either I or ll is implicit
- D. if neither I nor ll is implicit Discuss
- 8. Statement
A government advertisement in public interest. For a child's better mental health, admit him/her to a school only after five years of age.
Assumptions.
I. A child cannot learn before he/she turns five.
II. Some schools admit children, who are below the age of five years.
Options- A. if only Assumption l is implicit
- B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
- C. if either I or ll is implicit
- D. if neither I nor ll is implicit Discuss
- 9. Statement
Conveyance facility provided by organization help employee report to work in time.
Assumption.
I. The conveyance facility which is provide by the organization always reached on time.
II. It is not possible to report to work on time unless conveyance facility is provide by the organization.
Options- A. if only Assumption l is implicit
- B. if only Assumption ll is implicit
- C. if either I or ll is implicit
- D. if neither I nor ll is implicit Discuss
- 10. Statement
An advertisement in the newspaper - ''Learn a foreign language course to get a high paying job' .
Assumption.
I. All those who learn foreign language get highly paid jobs.
II. Only a foreign language can get someone a high paying job.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption ll 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 only Assumption ll is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly the function will start as per the scheduled. Hence, only Assumption II is implicit
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Both the Assumption I and ll are implicit as some of instruction have been given in writing to prevent change of claim of reimbursement for traveling expenses. Also, expenses are paid by other organizations.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption l is implicit
Explanation:
As meeting will be held after one year it clarifies that institute will remain in operation after one year . If Assumption I is true so, Assumption II is not possible.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption l is implicit
Explanation:
Getting a job is the aim of every student. Students join college education for getting jobs. Today a degree is the base for getting a job.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is not related to the statement. So, it is not implicit but Assumption II is implicit because because banking has become very competitive, so bank officers are trying to earn goodwill of public by giving them good service.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption ll is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption II follows, cause of people living in rural areas are not below the poverty line.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption ll is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption, 'trains service are reasonably good in Paris. The only assumption according to statement.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption ll is implicit
Explanation:
According to statement, the assumption, "some schools admit children who are below five years of age" is implicit.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor ll is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I and II are not implicit.
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Both assumption are not true as per the statement, so they are not implicit
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