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Statement: Equality of income throughout a community is the essential condition for maximising the total utility which the total income available could confer on the members of that community.
Assumptions:
- If extra income were taken from the rich and given to the poor, the total utility experienced by the community would increase.
- Equal pay for equal work.
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 total utility can be maximised by equality of income throughout the community, i.e., by giving extra income from the rich to the poor. So, I is implicit. Also, II pertains to economic right and is not concerned with equality of income throughout the community. So, it is not implicit. - 1. Statement: "If it does not rain throughout this month, most farmers would be in trouble this year."
Assumptions:
- Timely rain is essential for farming.
- Most farmers are generally dependent on rains.
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: "Two months ago, it was announced that Central Government pensioners would get dearness relief with immediate effect but till date, banks have not credited the arrears." - A statement from a Pensioners' Forum.
Assumptions:
- Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioners.
- Two months time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give effect to pensioners.
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 economic prosperity of any nation is dependent on the quality of its human resources.
Assumptions:
- It is possible to measure the quality of human resources of a nation.
- Achieving economic prosperity is a cherished goal of every nation.
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 taste of food contributes to the intake of nourishment which is essential for the survival of human beings.
Assumptions:
- Human beings take food for the enjoyment of its taste.
- Human beings experience the taste of food.
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: In view of the violent situation due to students' agitation the state government has decided to close down all the educational institutions in the state for two weeks with immediate effect.
Assumptions:
- The students' agitation may subside after two weeks.
- The students may not find a place to come further and continue agitation after the closure of the educational institutions.
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: "Present day education is in shambles and the country is going to the dogs."
Assumptions:
- A good education system is essential for the well-being of a nation.
- A good education alone is sufficient for the well-being of a nation.
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: If the city bus which runs between Ram Nagar and Sant Colony is extended to Vasant Vihar, it will be convenient. - Appeal of residents of Ram Nagar to the city bus company.
Assumptions:
- The convenience of the city bus company is much more important than the needs of the consumers.
- The city bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of the residents of Sant Colony.
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: If Rajan has finished reading the instructions, then let him begin the activities accordingly.
Assumptions:
- Rajan would understand the instructions.
- Rajan is capable of performing the activities.
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 civic authority appealed to the people for reduction in usage of water as there may be an acute shortage during the coming weeks.
Assumptions:
- There will be no rain in recent future.
- The people are ready to follow the advice of the civic authority.
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: "Everyone desires to buy a personal computer", statement of a college student.
Assumptions:
- Personal computers are not a need but a luxury.
- Use of personal computers improves quality of skill.
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:
It is mentioned that farmers will be in trouble without rain. This means that timely rain is essential. Also, it shows that farmers are dependent on rain. So, both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
I is vague and so it is not implicit. The statement expresses grave concern over the pensioners not having received clearness relief even two months after the implementation of the policy. This implies that two months' time is sufficient and it's already too late. So, II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
I follows from the statement and so is implicit. But the status of economic prosperity as a nation's goal is not discussed in the statement. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
It is mentioned that nourishment is essential for survival. So, this is the basic cause of intake of food. Hence, I is not implicit. Since taste of food affects the intake of nourishment, it means that human beings are affected by taste. So, II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, in such situations, closure is followed so as to prevent any untoward incident and with the hope that the stipulated time of closure is sufficient to settle the agitation by mutual talks or by adopting pressure tactics, as the agitators have no grounds to vent their anger due to closure of institutions. So, both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement mentions the degradation of the country with the disruption of the education system. So, I is implicit, However, it does not mean that education alone is sufficient and no other factor is responsible for the well being of the nation. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the city bus company is meant to provide bus services according to the needs of the local residents and not as per their own convenience. So, I is not implicit. Again, the statement talks of an appeal of a resident of Ram/Nagar. So, nothing can be said about the company's response to appeals of the Residents of Sant Colony. So, II is also not implicit.
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
According to the statement, Rajan can begin the activities according to the instructions. So, both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, I is not directly related to the issue in the given statement and so it is not implicit. The civic authority makes an appeal to the people with the hope that it would surely be attended to by the people. So, II is implicit.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Nothing about the need or utility of personal computers can be deduced from the given statement. So, neither I nor II is implicit.
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