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- Question
Statement: Children, who get encouragement, usually perform better. - A note by the Principal to the parents.
Assumptions:
- Some parents do not encourage children.
- Parents may follow Principal's 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
- Correct Answer
- Both I and II are implicit
ExplanationThe statement talks of the performance of children who get encouragement. It means that there are some children who are not encouraged. So, I is implicit. Also, the Principal notifies to the parents that encouragement helps children improve their performance, with the hope that they too would encourage their children. So, II is also implicit, - 1. Statement: A Notice Board at a ticket window: Please come in queue.'
Assumptions:
- Unless instructed people will not form queue.
- People any way want to purchase tickets.
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: Interview conducted for selecting people for jobs should measure personality characteristics of candidates.
Assumptions:
- Performance on job depends on personality characteristics.
- Personality characteristics can be measured in interview.
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 President assured the people that elections will be held here after every five years,
Assumptions:
- People are afraid that the elections may not be held at all.
- People are afraid that the elections may not be held after five years.
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: World Health Organisation has decided to double its assistance to various health programmes in India as per-capita expenditure on health in India is very low compared to many other countries.
Assumptions:
- The enhanced assistance may substantially increase the per-capita expenditure on health in India and bring it on par with other countries.
- The Government funding is less than adequate to provide medical facilities in India.
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: A good book, even if costly, is sold.
Assumptions:
- Some books are better than others.
- Most of the books are costly.
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: "According to me, you should get your child examined by a specialist doctor." - A tells B.
Assumptions:
- Specialist doctors are able to diagnose better than ordinary doctors.
- B will certainly not agree with A's 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
- 7. Statement: The government is making efforts to boost tourism in State X.
Assumptions:
- Tourism in State X dropped following political unrest.
- Special discounts in the air fare have been announced.
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: "Best way to solve this problem of workers' dissatisfaction is to offer them cash rewards. If this type of incentive can solve the problem in CIDCO Company then why not here." - A Personnel Manager tells the Chairman of a company.
Assumptions:
- The reason for workers' dissatisfaction in both the companies was similar.
- Monetary incentives have universal appeal.
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: Do not copy our software without our permission - A notice.
Assumptions:
- It is possible to copy the software.
- Such warning will have some effect.
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: Retired persons should not be appointed for executive posts in other organisations.
Assumptions:
- Retired persons may lack the zeal and commitment to carry out executive's work.
- Retired persons do not take interest in the work and welfare of the new organisation.
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:
The instructions have been given so that people willing to buy tickets may not form a crowd. So, I is implicit. Also, it is clear that people would purchase the tickets even after following the given instructions. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
According to the statement, the personality characteristics of candidates should be essentially measured in interviews before selection for jobs. So, both I and II are implicit."
Correct Answer: Either I or II is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement is made to eliminate the fear of the people that the elections may not be held at all or they may not be held after five years. So, either I or II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
The fact that WHO has extended its assistance to India implies that government funding here is not adequate. So, II is implicit. Besides, WHO has decided to provide assistance to health programmes in India keeping in mind the considerably low per-capita expenditure on health. So, I is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The statement talks about a 'good' book. This means that some books may not be good. So, I is implicit. The words 'if costly' show that most books are not costly. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The advice particularly mentions 'a specialist doctor' and not simply 'doctor'. So, I is implicit, B's response to A's advice cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Efforts are being made to boost tourism does not mean that tourism has dropped. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement mentions nothing about discounts in air fare. So, II is also not implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Since the policy is expected to work just because it turned out fruitful in another company, it is evident that the problem in both companies was similar and monetary incentives always motivate workers. So, both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Since the notice warns one against copying software without permission, it is evident that software can be copied. So, I is implicit. Also, the warning is given with the motive that no one dares to copy the software. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Since both I and II do not follow from the statement, so neither of them is implicit.
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