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  • Question
  • Statement: There is no reason to rule out the possibility of life on Mars. Therefore the exploration of that planet has to be undertaken.

    Assumptions:

    1. There is life on Mars.
    2. The search for life is the sufficient reason for space exploration.


  • 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 

    Explanation
    According to the statement, the possibility of life on Mars cannot be ruled out. So, I is implicit. Also, the statement mentions that the planet should be explored to probe for any life present. So, II is also implicit.

  • Statement and Assumption problems


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    • 1. Statement: "A visit of school children to forest to widen their knowledge of natural resources has been arranged." - A notice in the school.

      Assumptions:

      1. Forests are full of natural resources.
      2. Children are likely to learn from their interaction with the new environment.


    • 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: The electric supply corporation has decided to open a few more collection centres in the business district area.

      Assumptions:

      1. The people in the area may welcome the decision.
      2. Henceforth there may be less time required by the customers for paying electricity bill.


    • 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 host in one of the popular T.V. programmes announced that the channel will contact the viewers between 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on weekdays and the lucky ones will be given fabulous prizes.

      Assumptions:

      1. The people may remain indoors to receive the phone call.
      2. More people may start watching the programme.


    • 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: No regular funds have been provided for welfare activities in this year's budget of the factory.

      Assumptions:

      1. The factory does not desire to carry out welfare this year.
      2. Budgetary provision is necessary for carrying put welfare 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
    • 5. Statement: "If you want timely completion of work, provide independent cabins," - An employee tells the Director of a Company.

      Assumptions:

      1. There are not enough cabins.
      2. Others' presence hinders timely completion of 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
    • Discuss
    • 6. Statement: Use PVC pipes which have 10 years longer life to any other.

      Assumptions:

      1. People prefer only those pipes which are durable.
      2. Other pipes are not durable.


    • 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 Union Government has decided to withdraw existing tax relief on various small savings schemes in a phased manner to augment its tax collection.

      Assumptions:

      1. People may still continue to keep money in small savings schemes and also pay taxes.
      2. The total tax collection may increase substantially.


    • 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: Read this notice before entering the club.

      Assumptions:

      1. People are literate.
      2. No blind person comes to the club.


    • 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: "Wanted a two bedroom flat in the court area for immediate possession." - An advertisement.

      Assumptions:

      1. Flats are available in court area.
      2. Some people will respond to the advertisement.
      3. It is a practice to give such an advertisement.


    • Options
    • A. All are implicit
    • B. Only II is implicit
    • C. None is implicit
    • D. Only I and II are implicit
    • E. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 10. Statement: This book is so prepared that even a layman can study science in the absence of a teacher.

      Assumptions:

      1. A layman wishes to study science without a teacher.
      2. A teacher may not always be available to teach science.
      3. A layman generally finds it difficult to learn science on its own.


    • Options
    • A. Only I and II are implicit
    • B. Only II and III are implicit
    • C. Only I and III are implicit
    • D. All are implicit
    • E. None of these
    • Discuss


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