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Statement: In case of any difficulty about this case, you may contact our company's lawyer.
Assumptions:
- Each company has a lawyer of its own.
- The company's lawyer is thoroughly briefed about this case.
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 II is implicit
ExplanationNo decision can be made regarding other companies. So, I is not implicit. Since one is advised to contact the company's lawyer in case of any problem, it means that the lawyer is fully acquainted with the case. So, II is implicit. - 1. 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
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. Statement: Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President.
Assumptions:
- Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President.
- To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.
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: Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities.
Assumptions:
- It is impossible to put on end to terrorist activities
- Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on.
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 management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers' union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.
Assumptions:
- No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd
- Such threat may have some effect on the workers' union.
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 end of a financial year is the ideal time to take a look at the performance of various companies.
Assumptions:
- All the companies take such a review at the end of a financial year.
- The performance data of various companies is available.
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 party president has directed that no member of the party will give press briefing or interviews to governments and private T.V. channels about the discussion in scheduled meeting of the party.
Assumptions:
- Party members will observe this directive of the president.
- The general public will not come to know about the happenings in the scheduled meeting of the party.
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:
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.
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 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:
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: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Since both I and II follow from the statement, so both are implicit.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
The statement implies that it was not 'literally' imprisonment, but Nelson Mandela's dedicated service to the nation and his struggle for freedom despite various hardships that won him the desired public appeal to be elected the President. So, neither I nor II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
The statement expresses concern over the issue as to when our country would be able to curb terrorism completely. This means that efforts are on and it is quite possible to put an end to terrorist activities although it could take longer. So, only II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income forever if they didn't mend their ways. So, only II is 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:
Clearly, the party president lays down the policies for its members. So, I is implicit. Also, when no party member would publicly reveal the happenings in the meeting, nobody will come to know. So, II is also implicit.
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