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Statement: Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom.
Assumptions:
- Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure.
- Failure cannot be considered an acceptable thing.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit
- Correct Answer
- Only assumption I is implicit
ExplanationThe statement defines 'Success' as 'bouncing up'. This means that success can be achieved by striving hard to touch the top, without being harassed by any of the hurdles which come in the way. So, I is implicit. The fact in II cannot be assumed from the given statement. - 1. Statement: "Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time should be helped in filling up the form." - An instruction to invigilating staff.
Assumptions:
- The form is somewhat complicated.
- Candidates can appear more than once for this examination.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 2. Statement: The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a school has informed the Principal that they will not send their children to the school unless the school - authority reduces the fees with immediate effect.
Assumptions:
- Majority of the parents may agree with the PTA and may not send their wards with the school
- The school authority may accede to the demand of the PTA and reduce the fees.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 3. Statement: Please consult us before making any decision on investment.
Assumptions:
- You may take a wrong decision if you don't consult us.
- It is important to take a right decision.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 4. Statement: Most people who stop smoking gain weight.
Assumptions:
- If one stops smoking, one will gain weight.
- If one does not stop smoking, one will not gain weight.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 5. Statement: Among all the articles, the prices of personal computers show the highest decline from June 2005 to December 2005.
Assumptions:
- Comparative prices of all the articles in June and December 2005 were available.
- Prices of personal computers were higher in the first six months than the last six months of 2005.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 6. Statement: The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview - A condition mentioned in the employment notice.
Assumptions:
- It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.
- The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 7. Statement: The government has set up a fact finding mission to look into the possible reasons for the recent violence in the area.
Assumptions:
- The mission may be able to come up with credible information about the incidents.
- The people in the area may cooperate with the mission and come forward to give detailed information related to the incidents.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 8. Statement: I cannot contact you on phone from Karshik.
Assumptions:
- Telephone facility is not available at Karshik.
- Nowadays it is difficult to contact on phone.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 9. Statement: I have written several letters to the branch manager regarding my account in the bank but did not receive any reply so far.
Assumptions:
- Branch manager is expected to read letters received from the customer.
- Branch manager is expected to reply to the letters received from the customers.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
- 10. Statement: "Use our product to improve memory of our child. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects." - An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.
Assumptions:
- People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
- Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.
Options- A. Only assumption I is implicit
- B. Only assumption II is implicit
- C. Either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit
- E. Both I and II are implicit Discuss
Statement and Assumption problems
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Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
The statement mentions that only those students are to be helped who are filling up the form for the first time. This does not mean that the form is complicated/So, I is not implicit. However, II follows from the statement and so is implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
The PTA is an association which would surely reflect the parents' interests and act to get them fulfilled. So, both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement was spoken for fear that the other person may take a wrong decision. So, I is implicit. Again, the statement confirms that it is important to take the right decision. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
The statement talks of most people' and not 'all'. So, I is not necessarily true. Thus, I is not implicit. The condition, if one does not stop smoking, cannot be deduced from the statement. So, II is also not implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Since prices of personal computers show the highest decline among all the articles, it implies that the comparative prices of all the articles was known. So, I is implicit. Also, it being given that prices of computers showed decline during the last six months, it means that they were higher in the first six months. So, II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
. Since the statement talks of the company short-listing the candidates to be called for interview, so I is implicit. However, nothing can be deduced about whether the company would make a partial or fair selection of candidates. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the plan of the government is to work out the causes for spread of violence and then take adequate steps to uproot them. So, I is implicit. Besides, this step of the government is for the welfare of the general public only. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The statement indicates the impossibility of phone contact from Karshik. Thus, the fact in I may be assumed from the given statement. So, I is implicit However, II indicates difficulty, not the impossibility of contact as is indicated in the statement. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Since both I and II follow from the given statement, so both are implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
An advertisement highlights only those features of a product, which are liked by people and are also desirable. So, both I and II are implicit.
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