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- Question
- Statement
The residents of the locality wrote a letter to the corporation requesting to restore normal in the supply of drinking water immediately as the supply at present is just not adequate.
Assumptions
I. The corporation may not take any action on the letter.
II. The municipality has enough water to meet the demand.
III. The water supply to the area was adequate in the past.
Options- A. I and II are implicit
- B. II and III are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. Only III is implicit
- Correct Answer
- II and III are implicit
ExplanationAssumption II and III are implicit because without these assumptions the statement does not make any sense. Assumption I is contrary to what is the purpose of the statement. Hence, I is an invalid assumption.
- 1. Statement
"The employees association has appealed to the manager of company 'S' to introduce written examination for clerical cadre recruitment to prevent selection of incompetent persons.
Assumptions
I. So, far the company 'S' used to select candidates without conducting a written examination.
II. A written examination can help to identify competent persons.
III. At higher level, written examination may not be of much use.
Options- A. I and II are implicit
- B. Only I is implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
- 2. Statement
"I want to present a novel written by Prem Chand to Amar on his birthday", A tells B.
Assumptions
I. Amar does not have any novel written by Prem Chand.
II. Novel is an acceptable gift for birthday.
III. A will be invited by Amar on his birthday.
Options- A. I and II are implicit
- B. I and III are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. None of these Discuss
- 3. Statement
Prabodh wrote a second letter to his mother after a month as he did not receive any reply to the first letter.
Assumptions
I. Prabodh's mother did not receive the letter.
II. The letter generally reaches within a fortnight.
II. His mother promptly sends reply to his letters.
Options- A. II and III are implicit
- B. I and II are implicit
- C. Only III is implicit
- D. II and III are implicit Discuss
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. Statement
Many people fell ill after consuming meal at a wedding reception and were rushed to the nearby Government and private hospitals.
Assumptions
I. The relatives of the affected people may refuse to take them to the Government hospitals.
II. The nearby hospitals may be able to attend to all the affected people.
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 has recently announced an incentive package for setting up new business ventures in the rural areas and promised uninterrupted power supply to all the units.
Assumptions
I. The Government may be able to supply adequate power to all such units.
II. People living in the rural areas may welcome the Government decision.
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 Assumptions I and II are implicit Discuss
- 8. Statement
The municipal authority blocked movement of traffic in and around the temple on the main festivals day.
Assumptions
I. Very large number of devotees may visit the temple on the main festival day.
II. People travelling to the areas near the temple may postpone their journey by a day unless they have very urgent work in that area.
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
- 9. Statement
The Government has instructed all the private school in the city to maintain the current fees for at least two more years.
Assumptions
I. The authorities of private schools may not follow the Government instruction as they are not dependent on Government funds.
II. The parents of the students of private schools of the city may still be eager to pay higher fees.
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
- 10. Statement
The municipal authority has decided to demolish the old bridge on a bus road for constructing a new flyover.
Assumptions
I. The traffic department may be able to divert movement of vehicles through alternate roads.
II. The people traveling in the nearby areas may demonstrate to protest against authority's decision.
Options- A. if only Assumption I implicit
- B. if only Assumption II implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Statement and Assumption problems
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Correct Answer: I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit because there is a demand for introduction of written examination. Assumption. II is also implicit as it is said in the statement that written exam will prevent the selection of incompetent persons.
Correct Answer: None of these
Explanation:
'A' wants to present a book on B's birthday. It means that book is an acceptable gift and also Assumption III is implicit. But we do not have this combination II and III as our alternative.
Correct Answer: Only III is implicit
Explanation:
Probodh wrote the second letter to his mother only when he did not receive the reply from his mother. This fact implies that his mother promptly sends reply to his letters. Hence, only Assumption III is implicit.
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.
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: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is invalid and has no connection with the given statement. Assumption II is implicit as if people go to nearby hospitals, they assume that those hospitals will be able to attend to all affected people.
Correct Answer: if both Assumptions I and II are implicit
Explanation:
If someone make a promise, he assumes that the would be able to fulfill it. Hence, Assumption I is valid. Again, since the business ventures are planned to be setup in rural areas, Assumption II must be implicit.
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit as the municipal corporation takes this action in expectation of large number of devotees. Assumption II is also valid because whenever we plan something, we assume that conditions will be favourable enough.
Correct Answer: if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
If an instruction is given. it is assumed that it may be followed. Hence, I is invalid. II is also invalid. If at the Government assumes something about the parents, it is to the contrary that the parents may not be able to pay higher fees.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit as diversion would be necessary while the construction goes on. Assumption II is not implicit as negative reactions are not assumed.
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