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- Question
One or two statements are given followed by two conclusions/assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Indicate your answer. Statements: 1. If people are intelligent, they should be creative. Assumptions: I. Creativity and intelligence are related. II. Creative people are intelligent.
Options- A. Only conclusion I follows
- B. Only conclusion II follows
- C. Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
- D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
- Correct Answer
- Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
- 1. Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Statement: Laugh and the world will laugh with you. Assumptions: I. People generally laugh. II. Laughter symbolises happiness.
Options- A. Only I is an assumption
- B. Only II is an assumption
- C. Both I and II are assumptions
- D. Neither I nor II is an assumption Discuss
- 2. Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Statement: Irregularity is a cause for failure in exams. Some regular students fail in the examinations. Conclusions: I. All failed students are regular. II. All successful students are not regular.
Options- A. Only conclusion I follows
- B. Only conclusion II follows
- C. Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
- D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows Discuss
- 3. Consider the given statement(s) and decide which of the given assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Statement: "The use of antibiotic tablets, destabilises the gut bacteria". Assumptions: I. There are friendly bacteria in the gut. II. Gut health is foremost for overall health.
Options- A. Both I and II are implicit.
- B. Only I is implicit.
- C. Only II is implicit.
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
- 4. Consider the given statement(s) and decide which of the given assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement Statement: School students are more influenced by their faculty nowadays Assumption: I. School students consider their faculty as role models II. More time is spent at schools by students
Options- A. Neither I nor II is implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. Only I is implicit
- D. Either I or II is implici Discuss
- 5. Consider the given arguments as true and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit. Argument : The best bus travels company has decided to increase its fare by 10%. Conclusions : 1. Passengers may opt for other buses costing less than the best bus travels company. 2. The demand for the buses by passengers may remain unchanged even after the fare hike.
Options- A. Both 1 & 2 are implicit
- B. Only assumption 1 is implicit
- C. Only assumption 2 is implicit
- D. Neither 1 nor 2 is implicit Discuss
- 6. In question below is given a statement followed by assumptions. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Statement: The mind is the source of all human actions, yet the body is given more importance. Assumptions: I. The Mind is not given proper importance. II. The Body is getting undeserved importance. III. Every action starts from the brain.
Options- A. Only I
- B. Only II
- C. Only II and III
- D. Only III Discuss
- 7. The question below, there is a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true. Then consider the 2 conclusion together and decide which of them follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Statement: High pressure boilers are hazardous pieces of equipment, which are strictly regulated with special laws. Conclusions: I. If not regulated, high pressure boilers will be easily available in the market II. High pressure boilers are rare.
Options- A. Only conclusion I follows
- B. Only conclusion II follows
- C. Both conclusion I and II follows
- D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows Discuss
- 8. In the following question a statement is given followed by two more statements numbered as I and II. You have to read both the statement and decide which of them strength which of them strengthens or weakens the statement. The company A used to outsource its recruitment process for some years but this year the company has decided to conduct the recruitment process within the Organisation. I. The employees who have been working in the Organisation are aware of that hard work is required to work in the company. II. The company has decided to appoint three new persons in its senior level authority for the smooth recruitment process.
Options- A. Both I and II strengthens
- B. I strengthen while II weakens
- C. II strengthens while I is neutral
- D. Statement I and Statement II is neutral Discuss
- 9. Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. Statement: Teachers must attend workshops. Assumptions: 1. Workshop updates teachers. 2. Workshops kill time.
Options- A. Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit
- B. Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit
- C. Only assumption 2 is implicit
- D. Only assumption 1 is implicit Discuss
- 10. Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement. Statement: Honesty is the best policy. Assumptions: 1. Honesty people are policy makers. 2. Each policy must contain honesty.
Options- A. Both assumptions 1 and 2 are implicit
- B. Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit
- C. Only assumption 2 is implicit
- D. Only assumption 1 is implicit Discuss
Statement and Assumption problems
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Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is an assumption
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only I is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only I is implicit
Correct Answer: Both 1 & 2 are implicit
Correct Answer: Only I
Explanation:
l is implicit, as the statement shows that importance is not being given where it has to be given.ll is not implicit as it is not known from the statement whether the importance given tobody is deserved or not.3 is not implicit, as it is out of context. There's a difference between the brain and the mind. One should not confuse the two.
Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation:
The statement says that the high pressure boilers arehazardousand that?s why they are strictly regulated with special laws. Conclusion 1 talks about availability although the statement does not relate to the availability. Conclusion 2 talks about the rarity of high pressure boilers although the statement does not mention it anywhere.
Correct Answer: II strengthens while I is neutral
Explanation:
Statement I is neutral as it is nowhere related to the recruitment process. While II strengthen the statement as the company is taking this step to strengthen the recruitment process.
Correct Answer: Only assumption 1 is implicit
Correct Answer: Neither assumption 1 nor 2 is implicit
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