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  • Question
  • Statement:
    "Our state does not need State Human Rights Commission, therefore we have abolished State Human Rights Commision." - CM of state 'X'
    Assumptions:
    I. There will be no cases of violation of human rights in state 'X'.
    II. State 'X' has alternative provision to tackle cases of human rights violation.


  • 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 either I or II is implicit. 

    Explanation

    It is not clear from the statement what the CM is exactly assuming. But the tone of the statement implies he must be assuming either I or II.


  • Statement and Assumption problems


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    • 1. 
      Statement:
      "The finding of 'higher resistance' in malarial parasites was also significant as the analysis was done using the modern technique of DNA sequencing. Although the sample size was only 50, there could be no doubt about the result." - A scientist
      Assumptions:
      I. Modern techniques are more trustworthy than traditional or obsolete techniques.
      II. Lesser the size of the sample, higher the chances of reliability.

    • 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:
      "Human rights are only for human beings, not for terrorists. It is an insult to human rights to protest on behalf of those found guilty of terrorism." - Mr X
      Assumptions:
      I. Terrorists do not deserve sympathy.
      II. Act of terrorism is against humanity.

    • 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:
      It is not always true that only an intelligent person can qualify the written examination for probationary Officers (POs).
      Assumptions:
      I. An intelligent Person can qualify the written examination for POs.
      II. A person who is not intelligent can also qualify the written examination for POs.

    • 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:
      "If you have any any unresolved consumer disputes, do not feel that you are helpless, do not hesitate to assert your rights. Approach the District Consumer Forum for speedy redressal." - Department of Consumer Affairs
      Assumptions:
      I. People don't want to approach consumer forum due to the red - tapism in procedure adopted by the forum.
      II. Speedy redressal will attract more unresolved consumer disputes.

    • 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 you ask me about the daunting challenges that I face, I would say that my government's first priority is to improve the existing law and order situation. Then follows the issue of prices of commodities."- Mr Y, a newly appointed PM of country X
      Assumptions:
      I. If a citizen of country X can sleep peacefully, he/ she can then think of providing food to his/her family, ponder over education and move about freely in the country.
      II. Prices of the commodities affect the common man greatly.

    • 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:
      " We need to instil a sense of pride among the people for the rich cultural heritage of the country and its various regions." - Speaker of the Lok Sabha
      Assumptions:
      I. Culture is what gives meaning to our lives and identity to us a social community.
      II. To instil a sense of pride among the people for the rich cultural heritage is almost impossible.

    • 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:
      Faculty of a reputed institute 'Y' has advised the students to buy Magical Book Series of BSC Publishing Co if they do not want to miss the opportunities of being recruited as PO in PNB.
      Assumptions:
      I. Students may ignore the advice and continue to prepare with the study materials provided only by coaching Y.
      II. Students of the institute Y have enough money to arrange for the books.

    • 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:
      "Always use zebra crossings and subways to cross the road safely." - A notice by the City Traffic Police
      Assumptions:
      I. Road safety is not an option but a must for pedestrians.
      II. Safety can be increased by making people aware of tips regarding road safety.

    • 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:
      "High-tension wire can be extremely dangerous. Keep a safe distance from them." - A notice by Delhi Transco Limited
      Assumptions:
      I. High-tension wires are laid in complete accordance with the law along routes that are legally approved by the concerned authorities.
      II. Buildings are sometimes constructed near high-tension lines after they have been laid, thereby reducing the minimum required safe distance to high tension wires.

    • 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:
      "Honourable citizen of state, 'X' please rise and rat on your power- thrieving neighbour. You could win a motorcycle, a colour TV set or a washing machine." __ UPPCL
      Assumptions:
      I. In order to get these gadgets, people of state 'X' will put, even their good relation with the neighbour on stake, and inform the UPPCL, if their neighbor indulges in power - thieving.
      II. Cost on initiative to encourage citizen will be less than the increase in the revenue through such incentives.

    • 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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