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  • Statement: I cannot contact you on phone from Karshik.

    Assumptions:

    1. Telephone facility is not available at Karshik.
    2. 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

  • 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.

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    • 1. Statement: The government has set up a fact finding mission to look into the possible reasons for the recent violence in the area.

      Assumptions:

      1. The mission may be able to come up with credible information about the incidents.
      2. 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
    • 2. 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:

      1. It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.
      2. 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
    • 3. Statement: Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom.

      Assumptions:

      1. Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure.
      2. 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
    • Discuss
    • 4. 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:

      1. The form is somewhat complicated.
      2. 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
    • 5. 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:

      1. Majority of the parents may agree with the PTA and may not send their wards with the school
      2. 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
    • 6. 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:

      1. Branch manager is expected to read letters received from the customer.
      2. 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
    • 7. 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:

      1. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
      2. 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
    • 8. Statement: "If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting." - A manager tells his subordinate.

      Assumptions:

      1. It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the meeting.
      2. If the manager is well, he would himself like to go for the meeting.


    • 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: The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.

      Assumptions:

      1. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.
      2. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.


    • 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: The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.

      Assumptions:

      1. The present examination system is obsolete.
      2. Overhauling results in improvement.


    • 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


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