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- Question
- Statement
A very large number of aspiring students applied for admission to the professional courses run by the renowned college in town.
Assumptions
I. All the applicants may be able to get admission to the college.
II. The admission process adopted by the renowned college may be fair to all the applicants.
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 only Assumption II is implicit
ExplanationThe word "All" makes I invalid but II is implicit as applicants assume a fair selection process.
- 1. Statement
Mohan requested his mother to arrange for food for about thirty persons as he invited all his friends to celebrate his birthday.
Assumption
I Most of Mohan's friends may come to his house on his birthday.
II. There may not be more than thirty who may attend Mohan's birthday 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 both Assumption I and II are implicit Discuss
- 2. Statement
The largest computer manufacturing company slashed the prices of most of the desktop models by about 15% with immediate effect.
Assumptions
I. The company may incur heavy losses due to reduction in prices of the desktop.
II. The sales of desktop manufactured by the company may increase in near future.
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
- 3. Statement
The chairman of the company decided to hold a grand function to celebrate silver jubilee during the next weekend and invited a large number of guests.
Assumptions
I. The company officials may be able to make all the necessary preparations for the silver jubilee celebration.
II. Majority of the guests invited by the chairman may attend the function.
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 both Assumption I and II are implicit Discuss
- 4. Statement
The largest domestic airlines corporation has announced new summer schedules in which more number of flight in trunk routes are introduced.
Assumptions
I. More number of passengers may travel by this airlines corporation during summer months in trunk routes.
II. Other airlines companies may also increase the number of flights in all the sectors.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. it either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. it neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 5. Statement
If you are a first class graduate with at least 65% marks, you are eligible to apply for the post of officer in our organization." an advertisement for requirement of officers.
Assumptions
I. There may be adequate number of applicants who will fulfill the stipulated educational qualifications.
II. Those graduates who have secured less than 65% marks may not perform well in the job.
III. Those candidates who have secured 65% or more marks in graduation are likely to perform well on the job.
Options- A. All are implicit
- B. I and II are implicit
- C. II and III are implicit
- D. I and III are implicit Discuss
- 6. Statement
The state administration banned gathering of more than fifty people at any place during the visit of foreign dignitaries to the city.
Assumptions
I. People may avoid gathering at any place in the city during the period of visit of foreign dignitaries.
II. Many people may ignore the prohibitory orders and gather to get a glimpse of the dignitaries.
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 Government decided to levy a toll tax of 100 Rs. for every vehicle using the superhighway connecting the two big cities of the state.
Assumptions
I. Majority of the vehicles traveling between these two cities may not use the superhighway.
II. The Government may not be able to recover the cost incurred for constructing the superhighway from the toll tax collection.
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. it neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 8. Statement
The teachers of all the degree colleges went on an indefinite strike in protest against the Government's decision to postpone the pay revision to next year.
Assumptions
I. The Government may suspend all the striking teachers.
II. The Government may revise the pay of the college teachers in the current year.
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
- 9. Statement
The railway authority has rescheduled the departure time of many long-distance trains and put up the revised timing on its website.
Assumptions
I. The passengers may note the change in departure times form the website.
II. The passengers may be able to notice the change and board their respective trains before departure.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit`
- C. if only Assumption II is implicit
- D. if both Assumptions I and II are implicit` Discuss
- 10. Statement
"X chocolate is an ideal gift for someone you love", an advertisement.
Assumptions
I. People generally give gifts to loved ones.
II. Such advertisements generally influence people.
III. Chocolate can be considered as a gift item.
Options- A. I and II are implicit
- B. I and III are implicit
- C. All are implicit
- D. II and III are implicit Discuss
Statement and Assumption problems
Search Results
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit because without this assumption Mohan would not have said to prepare food for almost all his friends. Assumption II is invalid as about 30 implies "nearly 30, may be a few less, may be a few more."
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is invalid because it has no relation with the statement. Assumption II is implicit as prices have been slashed with assumption that sales will increase thus leading to profit.
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Explanation:
We do not hold a function without being ready for the preparation. Hence, Assumption I is a valid assumption. Assumption II is also valid as when you invited someone, you assume that he will come.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The increase would make no sense without passengers. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II may be a probable reason but not a necessary one for the increase Hence, II is invalid.
Correct Answer: II and III are implicit
Explanation:
Assumptions II and III are implicit. According to II, those who have secured 65% marks may not perform well in the job and according to Assumption III those who have secured 65% or more marks are likely to perform well. Hence, those with atleast 65% marks are eligible to apply for the post.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
When an order is passed, it is assumed that people will comply with it. Hence, Assumption I is valid. II is not implicit as such an assumption makes the given statement invalid because of its negativity.
Correct Answer: it neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is irrelevant while II is contrary to the assumption
being made.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption II is implicit because when workers go on a strike, they assume a positive response. Assumption I is negative to the given statement and hence becomes invalid.
Correct Answer: if both Assumptions I and II are implicit`
Explanation:
Assumptions I and II must be valid otherwise the given statement makes no sense.
Correct Answer: All are implicit
Explanation:
The statement implies that gifts are given for loved ones. It is also assumed that such advertisements generally influence people. Since, chocolate has been recommended in the advertisement, hence it is an ideal gift.Therefore all the assumptions are implicit.
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