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Statement: There has been a remarkable increase in the air traffic in India during the past few years.
Assumptions:
- Travelling by air has become a status symbol now.
- Large numbers of peoples are able to afford air travel now.
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
ExplanationThe statement indicates that the number of people travelling by air has increased in the recent years. This clearly implies that large number of people can now afford air travel. So, only II is implicit. - 1. Statement: An advertisement in a newspaper - "Wanted unmarried, presentable, matriculate girls between 18 and 21, able to speak fluently in English to be taken as models."
Assumptions:
- Fluency in English is a pre-requisite for good performance as a model.
- Height does not matter in performing as a model.
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: Deepak has a large collection of books and he keeps on purchasing new books to add to his collection.
Assumptions:
- Deepak loves and cares for books.
- Deepak has read each and every book that he has purchased.
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: Science is a sort of news agency comparable in principle to other new agencies. But this news agency gives us information which is reliable to an extraordinary high degree due to elaborate techniques of verification and its capacity to survive centuries. So, science should be read with as much interest as we read news.
Assumptions:
- Science encourages investigative spirit.
- People read news out of interest.
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 economic condition of the country has gone from bad to worse.
Assumptions:
- The government has failed to tackle economic problems.
- People are not cooperating with the government.
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: No budgetary provision for the purpose of appointing additional faculty would be made in the context of institute's changed financial priorities.
Assumptions:
- Appointment of faculty requires funds.
- There are areas other than appointment of faculty which require more financial attention.
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: "Blue tie would help us identify our staff from others." - A suggestion in a company.
Assumptions:
- The company needs to identify its staff.
- Blue tie is the latest fashion.
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: A's advice to B - "If you want to study Accounts, join Institute Y."
Assumptions:
- Institute Y provides good Accounts education.
- B listens to As advice.
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: "You must learn to refer to dictionary if you want to become a good writer." - A advises B.
Assumptions:
- Only writers refer to the dictionary.
- All writers, good or bad, refer to the dictionary.
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: It is through participative management policy alone that indiscipline in our industries can be contained and a quality of life ensured to the worker.
Assumptions:
- Quality of life in our industries is better.
- Indiscipline results in poor quality of life.
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: A line in an advertisement in a newspaper - "You really get your money's worth when you buy from our shop."
Assumptions:
- Other shops price goods above their worth.
- People want full value for their money.
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 I is implicit
Explanation:
'Fluency in English' is a condition mentioned for girls to be taken as models. So, I is implicit. Since nothing is mentioned about the height, so II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The statement clearly reflects Deepak's exceptional interest in books. So, I is implicit. However, how many books of his collection he has gone through, cannot be deduced from the statement. Thus, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
The statement mentions that science is reliable as facts can be verified by investigation. So, I is implicit. II follows directly from the last sentence in the statement and so it is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The statement implies that the existing economic problems have worsened. So, I is implicit. Nothing about the people's attitude is mentioned. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
The phrase 'budgetary provision for the purpose of appointing additional faculty' makes I implicit. Also, since no budgetary provision was provided for appointment of faculty in view of certain changed financial priorities, it means that some other issues require more financial attention. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the suggestion is given for providing a method of identification. This means that the staff needs to be identified. So, I is implicit. The statement does not mention anything about the fashion. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, A advises B to join Y because it provides good Accounts education. So, I is implicit. It is not mentioned whether B listens to A's advice or not. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
It does not follow from the statement that only writers and nobody else refers to the dictionary. Also, nothing is mentioned about bad writers. So, neither I nor II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
The statement mentions that participative management policy 'will' provide quality life to the workers. So, I is not implicit. Clearly, the statement mentions that participative management will contain the indiscipline and ensure quality life to workers. So, II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the advertisement mentions nothing about the prices of goods in the various shops. So, I is not implicit. The advertisement is given keeping in mind the desire of the people to get full value of their money. So, II is implicit.
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