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
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:
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.
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.
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:
It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.
The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.
. 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.
3. Statement: Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom.
Assumptions:
Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure.
The 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.
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:
The form is somewhat complicated.
Candidates can appear more than once for this examination.
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.
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:
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.
Since both I and II follow from the given statement, so both are implicit.
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:
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.
Clearly, the subordinate can attend the meeting as told by the Manager only when there is no inhibition. So, I is implicit. The subordinate is told to go only in case when the Manager is not well. This also shows the urgency to attend the meeting. So, II is also implicit.
9. Statement: The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.
Assumptions:
The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.
The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.
Clearly, teachers have been instructed to maintain discipline in the class and point out the naughty students who do not let other students study. So, I is implicit. Besides, the implementation of the instructions would surely help good students to concentrate on their studies and ensure a good working atmosphere in the class. So, II is also implicit.
10. Statement: The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.
The 'thorough' overhauling is needed only in case of an obsolete system. So, I is implicit. Overhauling is done for improvement. So, II is also implicit.