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  • 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

  • Correct Answer
  • Only II and III are implicit 

    Explanation
    Clearly, the statement is made to impress the usefulness of the book. It does not mention the desire of a layman. So, I is not implicit. Also, the book is intended to guide one when a teacher is not available. So, both II and III are implicit.

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    • 1. 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
    • 2. 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
    • 3. 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
    • 4. 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
    • 5. 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
    • Discuss
    • 6. Statement: "We do not want you to see our product on newspaper, visit our shop to get a full view." - An advertisement.

      Assumptions:

      1. People generally decide to purchase any product after seeing the name in the advertisement.
      2. Uncommon appeal may attract the customers.
      3. People may come to see the product.


    • Options
    • A. None is implicit
    • B. Only I and II are implicit
    • C. Only II and III are implicit
    • D. All are implicit
    • E. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 7. Statement: There is big boom in drug business and a number of jhuggi-jhopari dwellers in Delhi can be seen pedalling with small pouches of smack and brown sugar.

      Assumptions:

      1. Drug addiction is increasing in the country, specially in the capital.
      2. All the big dons involved in the smuggling of drugs live in jhuggi-jhopari areas.
      3. Most of the jhuggi-jhopari dwellers would do anything for money.


    • Options
    • A. Only I is implicit
    • B. Only II is implicit
    • C. Only III is implicit
    • D. Only I and III are implicit
    • E. Either I or III is implicit
    • Discuss
    • 8. Statement: "X-chocolate is ideal as a gift for someone you love." - An advertisement.

      Assumptions:

      1. People generally give gifts to loved ones.
      2. Such advertisements generally influence people.
      3. Chocolate can be considered as a gift item.


    • 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
    • 9. Statement: "Fly with us and experience the pleasure of flying."- An advertisement by an airlines.

      Assumptions:

      1. More passengers may be attracted to travel by the airline after reading the advertisement.
      2. People generally may prefer an enjoyable flight.
      3. Other airlines may not be offering the same facilities.


    • Options
    • A. None is implicit
    • B. Only I is implicit
    • C. Only II is implicit
    • D. Only II and III are implicit
    • E. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 10. Statement: Bombay people were spellbound, mesmerized and got mad when they saw the famous pop-singer Michael Jackson's hi-tech pulsating megawatt performance.

      Assumptions:

      1. When a show is accompanied with latest technology, it has a magical effect.
      2. Bombay people were never impressed with performances by Indian musicians.
      3. Michael Jackson is a super singer.


    • Options
    • A. Only I is implicit
    • B. Only II is implicit
    • C. Only I and III are implicit
    • D. Either II or III is implicit
    • E. Only II and III are implicit
    • Discuss


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