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Statement: An announcement: Passengers in their own interest are advised to fasten their seat belts while seated in the trolley of the ropeway.
Assumptions:
- People are always careful about their own safety.
- Unless advised, passengers might not use the seat belts.
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 stress on 'in their own interest' in the statement indicates that people should use seat belts for their own safety. So, I is implicit. Besides, the announcement has been made to caution passengers to be careful if they want to enjoy a safe ride. So, II is also implicit. - 1. Statement: "In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company." - B tells C.
Assumptions:
- C may not accept the request of B.
- C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.
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: 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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
- 6. Statement: "Banking services are fine tuned to meet growing business needs," - An advertisement.
Assumptions:
- Banking is a part of business activity
- Industrialists prefer better banking 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
- 7. Statement: The 'M' Cooperative Housing Society has put up a notice at its gate those sales persons are not allowed inside the society.
Assumptions:
- All the sales persons will stay away from the 'M' Cooperative Housing Society.
- The security guard posted at the gate may be able to stop the sales persons entering the society.
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: What a fool I am to rely on trickster like Shaleen !
Assumptions:
- Shaleen is unreliable.
- I am a fool.
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 multinational fast food chains are opening up a large number of Plus Coffee Shops with piped modern music in different cities of India and these are serving various breakfast (snax) with coffee.
Assumptions:
- A large number of persons may become regular customers of these coffee shops.
- The people will like to enjoy the comfortable environment while drinking coffee with snax.
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: Market trends are changing continuously and with increasing competitiveness, the consumer's demands with respect to the prices and quality are gradually increasing.
Assumptions:
- The consumers did not care for the prices and quality earlier.
- Market competitiveness is not favourable for the consumers.
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: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
C's response to B's request cannot be deduced from the statement. So, I is not implicit. Also, B wishes to authorise C to look after the company in his absence. This means that C is capable of handling the affairs. So, II is 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.
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: 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: 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:
According to the statement, banking is associated with business activity. So, I is implicit. Banking is adjusted in a way to promote business needs. This means that business is promoted by better banking. So, II is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Since both the assumptions follow from the given statement, so both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Since one condemns oneself to rely on Shaleen, so I is implicit. The statement mentions that it was foolish to rely on Shaleen. So, the person is a fool. Thus, II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
The concept of Plus Coffee Shops has been attracted to draw in more customers by providing a calm, soothing, musical environment along with a wide variety of breakfast. So, both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
The statement talks of 'increasing demands' of consumers. It does not imply that consumers were indifferent to price and quality earlier. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the statement mentions I that increasing competitiveness has made available to consumers a wide variety of options which has led them to comparing things and choosing the one which best suits their requirements and budget. They are thus getting better 'value for their money'. So, II is also not implicit.
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