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- Question
- Statement
"We need to appoint more teachers", principle informs the school staff.
Assumptions
I. Teachers are available.
II. Present teachers are not good.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if only Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. if only Assumption I or II is implicit
- Correct Answer
- if only Assumption I is implicit
ExplanationSchool requires more teachers. it is assumed in the light of statement that teachers are available but it cannot be said that present staff of teachers is not good. hence, only Assumption I is implicit.
- 1. 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
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. Statement
In case of any difficulty about this case, you may contact out company's lawyer.
Assumptions
I. Each company has lawyer of his own.
II. The company's lawyer is thoroughly briefed about this case.
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
I can take you quickly from Kanpur to Lucknow by my car but then you must pay me double the normal charges.
Assumptions
I. Normally, it will take more time to reach Lucknow from Kanpur.
II. People want to reach quickly but they will not pay extra money for it.
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
- 8. Statement
It is dangerous to lean out of a running train.
Assumptions
I. All those who lean out of a train run the risk of being hurt.
II. Generally, people don't like to get hurt.
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
"Buy pure and natural honey of company 'X', and advertisement in a newspaper.
Assumptions
I. Artificial honey can be prepared.
II. People don't mind playing more for pure honey.
III. No other company supplies pure honey.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. I and II are implicit
- C. I and III are implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
- 10. Statement
"Buy pure and natural honey of company 'X' , an advertisement in a newspaper."
Assumptions
I. No other company supplies pure and natural honey.
II. people read advertisement.
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
Statement and Assumption problems
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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.
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 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 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 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 only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
It is not necessary that every company has a lawyer. So, Assumption I is not implicit. Since it is advice in the statement that for any difficulty about the case, consult company's lawyer, its therefore assumed that company's lawyer is thoroughly briefed about the case. Hence, Assumption II is implicit.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
From the word 'quickly' in the statement, it is clearly assumed that normally it will take more time to reach Lucknow from Kanpur. However, it cannot be said whether people will pay extra money for reaching quickly or not.Hence Only Assumption I Implicit the Statement.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Instruction in the statement is based on the assumption that those who lean out of train carry the risk of the being hurt. it is not inferred from the statement that people don't like to get hurt. Hence, Assumption I is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only I is implicit
Explanation:
The word 'natural' has been mentioned in the statement and that part of the statement is 'natural and pure honey' . It does mean that artificial honey can be made. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II is not implicit as no comparison is made of the prices of natural and artificial honey. Assumption III is again invalid as it has no relation with the given statement.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Honey produced by company 'X' is being recommended because of it quality, not because of the fact that no other company supplies pure and natural honey. Since advertisement recommends it. hence it is assumed that people read advertisements.
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