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Statement: Whenever you have any doubt on this subject, you may refer to the book by Enn and Enn.
Assumptions:
- The book by Enn and Enn is available.
- There is no other book on this subject.
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 recommendation of the book by Enn and Enn implies that it is available. So, I is implicit. Also, the book has been referred to as a good one, but this does not mean that no other books are available on the subject. So, II is not implicit. - 1. Statement: The government has decided to hold the employers responsible for deducting tax at source for all its employees.
Assumptions:
- The employers may still not arrange to deduct tax at source for its employees.
- The employees may not allow the employers to deduct tax at source.
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: All the employees are notified that the organisation will provide transport facilities at half cost from the nearby railway station to the office except those who have been provided with travelling allowance.
Assumptions:
- Most of the employees will travel by the office transport.
- Those who are provided with travelling allowance will not read such notice.
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: Highly brilliant and industrious students do not always excel in the written examination.
Assumptions:
- The written examination is good mainly for mediocre students.
- The brilliant and industrious students cannot always write good answers in the exam
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: Many people have expressed surprise as the princess has broken the royal tradition of marriage by choosing a commoner as her life partner.
Assumptions:
- People expect royal families to observe customs and traditions.
- People still value 'purity of royal blood' and 'status' when it comes to a marriage of members of royal family.
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: Believe me, I have read it in newspaper X.
Assumptions:
- Newspaper X gives reliable information/news.
- I am reporting exactly as it is given in newspaper X.
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 can take you quickly from Kanpur to Lucknow by my cab but then you must pay me double the normal charges,
Assumptions:
- Normally, it will take more time to reach Lucknow from Kanpur.
- People want to reach quickly but they will not pay extra money for it.
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: "I would like to study the impact of pay revision on job satisfaction of employees." - A tells B.
Assumptions:
- Job satisfaction can be measured.
- A has necessary competence to undertake such study.
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: "In the recently imposed war, global public opinion was dishonoured by the economically strong and scientifically advanced superpower."
Assumptions:
- Superpowers need not take any heed of global public opinion.
- Global public opinion must have been against the imposition of war.
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: How is it that the village is not shown in this so-called official map of this district?
Assumptions:
- The official district map is expected to show all the villages of that district.
- This is not an authentic and official map.
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 cost of living has gone up in India.
Assumptions:
- The price of essential commodities has gone up in recent times.
- Many luxury goods are available in plenty in the country.
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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Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Such decisions are implemented by the government as laws, which are binding on both the employers and the employees. So, neither I nor II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The facility given by the office shall be an added privilege and many employees will avail of the same. So, I is implicit. Also, the statement 'All the employees are notified.....' implies that the notice is for all the employees. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
II explains the fact given in the statement and so is implicit. Nothing about 'mediocre students' is mentioned in or can be deduced from the given statement. So, I is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Since the princess' step has been taken by surprise, it is evident that she was not expected to marry a commoner but a person of equivalent 'status*. So, both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
The narrator in the statement clearly insists on the reliability of the fact that what he said, he had read it in newspaper X, and not on the truth of what he said. So, only II is implicit
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Since the narrator asks for double charges to take the person quickly to Lucknow, it implies that normally it takes more time to reach Lucknow. So, I is implicit. Since one demands extra charges to reach the destination earlier than usual, the person in need would have to pay accordingly. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, A wishes to study the degree of effect of pay revision on job satisfaction of employees. This means that job satisfaction can be measured and A is capable of making such a study. So, both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Since discard of public opinion has invited concern, it means that superpowers too are expected to heed public opinion. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement mentions that war has been imposed and public opinion dishonoured. This implies that global public opinion was against the war. So, II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
The statement expresses a doubt at the non-depiction of the village in a map which was said to be an 'official' one. So, both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
The cost of living is directly associated with the prices of essential commodities. So, I is implicit. II denotes an essential consequence of rise in cost of living. So, II is also implicit.
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