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Statement: Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon.
Assumptions:
- Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads.
- Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons.
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
ExplanationClearly, the problem of traffic jams arises during monsoons not because of increased number of vehicles but due to slow movement of traffic on account of bad roads. So, only I is implicit. - 1. Statement: Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.
Assumptions:
- The person who wants this information can read.
- There are other books available on this issue.
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 present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.
Assumptions:
- The present examination system is obsolete.
- 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
- 3. 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.
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: "If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting." - A manager tells his subordinate.
Assumptions:
- It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the meeting.
- 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
- 5. 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
- 6. Statement: 'Guests should be provided lunch.' - A tells B.
Assumptions:
- Unless told, lunch may not be provided.
- Guests will stay during lunch time.
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 city bus transport corporation has decided to change routes of three buses plying between paints A and B in the city to make them economically viable.
Assumptions:
- These buses may get more passengers on the revised routes.
- Many people residing on the old routes may not avail bus services.
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: The patient's condition would improve after operation.
Assumptions:
- The patient can be operated upon in this condition.
- The patient cannot be operated upon in this condition.
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: Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools.
Assumptions:
- Mid-day meals will attract the children to the schools.
- Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools.
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: This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers.
Assumptions:
- The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers.
- Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for 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
Statement and Assumption problems
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Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, I directly follows from the statement. So, I is implicit. Also, according to the statement, this particular book gives 'most comprehensive' information on the issue. So, it can be assumed that other books are also available on this topic. Thus, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
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.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
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.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
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.
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.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Since both I and II follow from the statement, so both are implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The statement mentions that the routes have been so changed as to make them economically viable. This means that new stoppages have been so selected as to cater to a larger number of people than before. So, I is implicit. Further, the people already travelling by these buses would not be devoid of the same and they would also get the facility in their vicinity, be it the same bus or another one. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The fact that patient's condition would improve after the operation clearly implies that the patient can be operated upon in this condition. So, I is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Providing mid-day meals would attract more number of children as an added privilege and not because the children are deprived of good meals at home. So, only I is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
That someone has earned a lot is no reason to share the profit margin with the customers. So, I is not implicit. Clearly, the offers have been announced to attract more customers and boost up the sale. So, II is implicit.
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