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- Question
- Statement
Gambling though lotteries is banned by the central Government in all the states with immediate effect.
Assumptions
I. This may save innocent citizens from getting cheated of their hard earned money.
II. The citizens may not gamble in any other way, if the lotteries are banned.
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
ExplanationIt is a fact that Government's moves are generally aimed at protecting the interests of the masses. Hence, I implicit, II is invalid because "any other way" suggests that there might be other means of gambling which have not been considered detrimental for the people.
- 1. Statement
The Government announced a heavy compensation package for all the victims of the terrorist attacks.
Assumptions
I. Such incidents of terror may not occur in near future.
II. Compensation may mitigate the anger among the citizens against the current Government.
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
Even though the number of sugar factories is increasing at a fast rate in India, we still continue to import it from other countries.
Assumptions
I. Even the increased number of factories may not be able to meet the demand of sugar in India.
II. The demand for sugar may increase substantially in 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 root cause of all social evils is love for wealth.
Assumptions
I. Wealth gives power and makes selfish.
II. All those who love wealth are anti-social.
Options- A. if only Assumption I exists in the statement
- B. if only Assumption II exists in the statement
- C. if either Assumption I or II exists in the statement
- D. if both Assumptions I and II exist in the statement Discuss
- 4. Statement
Inculcate saving habit in your school going child.
Assumptions
I. Saving habit is expected.
II. Good habits should be inculcated from the childhood.
Options- A. if only Assumption I exists in the statement
- B. if only Assumption II exists in the statement
- C. if either Assumption I or II exists in the statement
- D. if both Assumptions I and II exist in the statement Discuss
- 5. Statement
The sarpanch of the village called a meeting of all the heads of families to discuss the problem of acute shortage of drinking water in the village.
Assumptions
I. The sarpanch had earlier called such meetings to discuss about various problems.
II. Most of the heads of families may attend the meeting called by the sarpanch.
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 either Assumption I or II is implicit Discuss
- 6. Statement
Warning : Smoking is injurious to health.
Assumptions
I. Non-smoking promotes health.
II. Really, this warning is not necessary.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
- D. if both Assumptions I and II are implicit Discuss
- 7. Statement
Like a mad man, I decided to follow him,
Assumptions
I. I am not a mad man.
II. I am a mad man.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
- C. if only Assumption II is implicit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 8. Statement
If it is easy to become an engineer I do not want to be an engineer.
Assumptions
I. An individual aspires to be a professional.
II. One desires to achieve a thing which is hard earned.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
- C. if only Assumption II is implicit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 9. Statement
The municipal corporation has given permission for holding fun fairs in the local football ground during the holiday season.
Assumptions
I. The local residents may protest against the corporation's decision.
II. Many people may not participate in the fun fair.
III. Only children are allowed to take part in the fun fair.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. All are implicit
- C. Only III is implicit
- D. I and II are implicit Discuss
- 10. Statement
Railways authority has started internet booking facility of long distance trains and also delivering the ticket at the doorstep through courier service little extra cost.
Assumptions
I. Many customers may now book their tickets through internet resulting into less crowd at ticket booking office.
II. Most of the customers may still buy their railways tickets at the booking counters. III. People will ignore this facility.
Options- A. Only III is implicit
- B. II and III are implicit
- C. None is implicit
- D. None of the above Discuss
Statement and Assumption problems
Search Results
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is not implicit as it has no connection with the given statement. Infact compensation cannot be solution to terrorist attack. Assumption II is implicit because compensation is a way of sympathising with the victims.
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit as it is this that makes us import sugar in spite of the increase in the number of sugar factories. Assumption II is invalid because "future" is beyond the scope of given statement.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I exists in the statement
Explanation:
Only Assumption I is implicit in the statement. Power and selfishness are root cause of social evils.
Correct Answer: if both Assumptions I and II exist in the statement
Explanation:
Clearly, both the assumptions are implicit in the statement.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
I is invalid as there is no indication of an earlier meeting, II is implicit in the call for the meeting.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Smoking is injurious to health means that non-smoking promotes health and yes, this warning is necessary for various public places, therefore Assumption I is implicit.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
If I say that I do something madly, that does not mean that I am actually mad, In fact, It means that I was out of senses while doing that act but otherwise, I am fine. A mad man will definitely not say that "I chased him like a mad Man" Hence, I is implicit but II is not.
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is not related to the statement. But Assumption II is related to the statement because in the statement it is said that if it is easy to became an engineer, I do not want to become an engineer, i.e, only that thing is to be achieved which is hard earned.
Correct Answer: None is implicit
Explanation:
The step taken by municipal corporation aims at providing good entertained for local residents during the holidays. No doubts, the municipal corporation must be assuming that local residents will take part in it to enjoy. Assumptions I and II go against this assumption and hence they are not valid. Assumption III is also not implicit because of the word 'only'.
Correct Answer: None of the above
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit as the initiative taken by the railway authority has been aimed at making the service customer friendly but assumption II is not implicit because it may or may not be an assumption.
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