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  • Question
  • Statement:
    "Supporting the Reserve Bank of India's clean note policy, we have introduced special polythene currency note packets. These are secure, transparent and unstapled. Please do help us to maintain this." - a request to customers of Bank XYZ
    Assumptions:
    I. Writing anything on currency notes is not in tune with RBIs clean note policy.
    II. Only people's participation is enough to get the desired result expected through RBI's new policy.


  • Options
  • A. if only assumption I is implicit.
  • B. if only assumption II is implicit.
  • C. if either I or II is implicit.
  • D. if neither I nor II is implicit.

  • Correct Answer
  • if neither I nor II is implicit. 

    Explanation

    Assumption I is not implicit because introducing polythene packets may have nothing to do with writing on the notes. Assumption II is not implicit because of the word 'only'.


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    • 1. 
      Statement:
      "Despite hike in tariff, power is still cheap in the city X." - Power Minister
      Assumptions:
      I. The cost of purchasing electricity or its generation is much more in city X than in the neighbouring states.
      II. Hike in tariff makes the power costly.

    • Options
    • A. if only assumption I is implicit.
    • B. if only assumption II is implicit.
    • C. if either I or II is implicit.
    • D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    • Discuss
    • 2. 
      Statement:
      "Performing complex mental task whilst driving is dangerous." - A psychologist
      Assumptions:
      I. Thinking too much reduces the ability to spot potential problems and react to them safely.
      II. Handsfree phone conversations are as safe - or as risky - as talking to a passenger, depending upon the demands of conversation.
      III. Insecurity of human is a man-made problem.

    • Options
    • A. Only I and II
    • B. Only II and III
    • C. Only I and III
    • D. All I, II and III
    • Discuss
    • 3. 
      Statement:
      "City 'X' should have more women driving public transport because most do not like to speed unnecessarily, prefer not to talk on mobiles while driving, do not listen to blaring music and rarely skip red lights."- A minister of state X
      Assumptions:
      I. More women driving buses and autos will usher more job opportunities for women.
      II. Women are more disciplined than men on the roads.
      III. If women start driving buses and autos it would increase chances of safety for commuters.

    • Options
    • A. Only I and II
    • B. Only II and III
    • C. Only I and III
    • D. All I, II and III
    • Discuss
    • 4. 
      Statement:
      "You should publish the names of the ten worst colleges or institutions, which will lead to an overall improvement of Indian institutes."- Request of a reader to the editor of a weekly magazine.
      Assumptions:
      I. The management and and administrators of the respective institutes will come under pressure and will be compelled to improve the condition of the institutes if the names of the institutes are published in the weekly magazine.
      II. The move will be helpful for admission- seekers from being a victim of degraded standard of the institutions.
      III. The editor may concede the request and take positive steps in this regard.

    • Options
    • A. Only I and II
    • B. Only II and III
    • C. Only I and III
    • D. All I, II and III
    • Discuss
    • 5. 
      Statement:
      "Why are only highprofile people considered to be adventurous? The villagers in India, who have no buses, walk barefoot for miles on dusty, untarred roads. Isn't that more adventurous than rafting or gliding?"- View of a person
      Assumptions:
      I. It is a Herculean task to walk barefoot for miles on dusty untarred roads.
      II. Rafting and gliding are considered adventurous by the people.
      III. Walking barefoot for miles on dusty untarred roads is not considered adventurous by the people.

    • Options
    • A. Only I and II
    • B. Only II and III
    • C. Only I and III
    • D. All I, II and III
    • Discuss
    • 6. 
      Statement:
      "India needs a dedicated military satellite for future defence purposes where communication will play a vital role in quick decision-making." Chief of Air Staff
      Assumptions:
      I. Future wars would be fought through air and aerospace.
      II. Speedy communication ensures faster decision-making.

    • Options
    • A. if only assumption I is implicit.
    • B. if only assumption II is implicit.
    • C. if either I or II is implicit.
    • D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    • Discuss
    • 7. 
      Statement:
      "We are taking care of this historic house, putting our lives at risk." - A statement made by an employee of ASI
      Assumptions:
      I. The house is more precious than human lives.
      II. One takes utmost care of something when one puts one's life at risk to do so.

    • Options
    • A. if only assumption I is implicit.
    • B. if only assumption II is implicit.
    • C. if either I or II is implicit.
    • D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    • Discuss
    • 8. 
      Statement:
      "From the dawn of civilisation, India's tradition of respect for cultural diversity and spiritual values has been the bedrock for its intercultural dialogue and interaction with civilisations, countries and nations."- Ministry of HRD
      Assumptions:
      I. Other countries have no respect for cultural diversity and spiritual values.
      II. The concept of a "Dialogue Among Civilisations" has assumed greater importance with the emergence of the global scenario.

    • Options
    • A. if only assumption I is implicit.
    • B. if only assumption II is implicit.
    • C. if either I or II is implicit.
    • D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    • Discuss
    • 9. 
      Statement:
      The cabinet decided to wind up various existing authorities on environment and set up a National Authority headed by a Supreme Court judge besides six regional authorities to help Ministry of Environment and Forests.
      Assumptions:
      I. These new authorities may be able to look after a particular eco-sensitive area or a regional issue.
      II. These new authorities may help re-organise and streamline the of functioning of Ministry of Environment and Forests.

    • Options
    • A. if only assumption I is implicit.
    • B. if only assumption II is implicit.
    • C. if either I or II is implicit.
    • D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    • Discuss
    • 10. 
      Statement:
      "It is very regrettable though issues pertaining to the elderly and the disadvantaged children do find space in the media, the "treatment" given to them is often shallow and rarely reflects their actual condition." - View of Mr 'X'
      Assumptions:
      I. The media should not gloss over the real problem faced by the old.
      II. The radio and print media touch upon the problems of the elderly but the information supplied has little practical value.

    • Options
    • A. if only assumption I is implicit.
    • B. if only assumption II is implicit.
    • C. if either I or II is implicit.
    • D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    • Discuss


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