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- Question
- 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
- Correct Answer
- if only Assumption I is implicit
ExplanationInstruction 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.
- 1. 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
- 2. 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
- 3. 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 Discuss
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 7. 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
- 8. Statement
The target of a fiscal deficit of 5% of GDP could not be met because of major shortfall in revenue collection.
Assumptions
I . Shortfall in revenue collection leads to an increase in fiscal deficit.
II. Shortfall in revenue collection leads to a decrease in fiscal deficit.
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 impact of economic sanctions on economy, that is already so weak, could be devastating.
Assumptions
I. Economic sanctions impact only a week economy.
II. The impact of economic sanctions varies from economy to economy.
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
"Exercise is necessary to maintain good health", the advertisement.
Assumptions
I. Exercise is a pre-requisite for good health.
II. Such advertisements have some effect on 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 both Assumption I and II are implicit Discuss
Statement and Assumption problems
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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 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:
School 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.
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: 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.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement is based on the assumption that shortfall in revenue collection leads to an increase in fiscal deficit. Hence, Assumption I is implicit.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Economic sanctions may also affect a strong economy, hence, it is assumed in the light of statement that impact of economic sanctions varies from economy to economy. Hence, Assumption II is implicit.
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Explanation:
It is clearly given in the statement the exercise is necessary to maintain good health, which means that exercise is pre-requisite for good health. Secondly, an advertisement gives this advice. Hence, it is supposed that such advertisements have some effect on people.
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