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Statement: The residents of the locality wrote a letter to the Corporation requesting to restore normalcy in the supply of drinking water immediately as the supply at present is just not adequate.
Assumptions:
- The Corporation may not take any action on the letter.
- The municipality has enough water to meet the demand.
- The water supply to the area was adequate in the past.
Options- A. Only I and III are implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. Only II and III are implicit
- D. Only III is implicit
- E. None of these
- Correct Answer
- Only III is implicit
ExplanationThe Corporation's response to the letter cannot be deduced from the statement. So, I is not implicit. The municipality's position in regard to water supply is also not mentioned. So, II is also not implicit. Since the residents talk of 'restoring' normalcy, it means that water supply was adequate in the past. So, III is implicit. - 1. 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:
- When a show is accompanied with latest technology, it has a magical effect.
- Bombay people were never impressed with performances by Indian musicians.
- 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
- 2. Statement: "Fly with us and experience the pleasure of flying."- An advertisement by an airlines.
Assumptions:
- More passengers may be attracted to travel by the airline after reading the advertisement.
- People generally may prefer an enjoyable flight.
- 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
- 3. Statement: "X-chocolate is ideal as a gift for someone you love." - An advertisement.
Assumptions:
- People generally give gifts to loved ones.
- Such advertisements generally influence people.
- 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
- 4. 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:
- Drug addiction is increasing in the country, specially in the capital.
- All the big dons involved in the smuggling of drugs live in jhuggi-jhopari areas.
- 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
- 5. Statement: "We do not want you to see our product on newspaper, visit our shop to get a full view." - An advertisement.
Assumptions:
- People generally decide to purchase any product after seeing the name in the advertisement.
- Uncommon appeal may attract the customers.
- 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
- 6. Statement: "We have the distinction of being the only company in India as well as the second in the world to have won an ISO 9002 certification in our line of business." - Statement of Company X's Chairman.
Assumptions:
- There were not many companies in the line of business of Company X.
- Getting ISO 9002 in the line of business of Company X is not easy.
- The Company X desires to expand its business.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. Only III is implicit
- D. Only II and III are implicit
- E. None of these Discuss
- 7. Statement: "I want to present a book on techniques of yoga to Ajay on his birthday."- A tells B.
Assumptions:
- A will be invited by Ajay on his birthday.
- The person, to whom the book is to be presented, is not keeping good health.
- Book is an acceptable gift for birthday.
Options- A. Only I and II are implicit
- B. Only II and III are implicit
- C. Only I and III are implicit
- D. None is implicit
- E. All are implicit Discuss
- 8. Statement: Let us increase the taxes to cover the deficit.
Assumptions:
- The present taxes are very low.
- Deficit in a budget is not desirable.
- If the taxes are not increased, the deficit cannot be met.
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: "We must introduce objective type tests to improve our examinations for admission to MBA." - The Chairman of the Admission Committee tells the Committee.
Assumptions:
- The admission at present is directly through the interview.
- The Admission Committee is desirous of improving the admission examinations.
- The Chairman himself is an MBA.
Options- A. Only I and III are implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. Only I and II are implicit
- D. Only I is implicit
- E. None is implicit Discuss
- 10. Statement: Use 'X' brand shoes. These are durable and available in all sizes. - An advertisement in the newspaper A.
Assumptions:
- Normally people like durable shoes.
- Very few people read advertisement in a newspaper.
- Very few people read the newspaper A.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. Only I and II are implicit
- C. Only I, and either II or III are implicit
- D. All are implicit
- E. None of these Discuss
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Correct Answer: Only I and III are implicit
Explanation:
The use of the words 'hi-tech pulsating mega-watt performance' in the statement makes I implicit. Nothing is mentioned about the performances of Indian musicians. So, II is not implicit. The facts that Michael Jackson is a pop-singer and his performance left people spellbound make III implicit.
Correct Answer: None of these
Explanation:
Clearly, the advertisement is meant to lure the passengers into travelling by the airline. So, I is implicit. Also, the advertisement promises an enjoyable flight. So, II is also implicit. The facilities offered by other airlines cannot be ascertained from the statement. So, III is not implicit.
Correct Answer: All are implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, all the three directly follow from the given statement.
Correct Answer: Only I and III are implicit
Explanation:
The statement talks of boom in drug business and cites examples from the capital city. This makes I implicit. Further, it is given that most jhuggi-jhopari dwellers are seen to indulge in transactions of drug pouches. This implies that they give in to their lust for money quite easily and do not hesitate to get involved in illegal activities for the same. So, III is implicit while II is not.
Correct Answer: Only II and III are implicit
Explanation:
It can be inferred from the statement that people also like to see a product before buying. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement is just an attempt to arouse the people to come and see the shop. So, both II and III are implicit.
Correct Answer: Only II and III are implicit
Explanation:
The statement mentions that there are only two companies in this line of business which are ISO 9002 certified. But nothing about the total number of companies in this line can be deduced. So, I is not implicit. Also, had it been easy to get ISO 9002 certification, there would have been a large number of ISO 9002 companies. So, II is implicit. Also, the company must have reached up to such high international standards to make its mark in its line of business. So, III is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Only I and III are implicit
Explanation:
Since A has decided to gift a book to Ajay on his birthday, it is quite evident that he will be invited by Ajay and that a book is an acceptable gift. So, both I and III are implicit. Nothing about the state of health of the person can be deduced from the statement. So, II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: Only II and III are implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement shows that the present taxes are not sufficient to meet the deficit but they may still be high. So, I is not implicit. Since the statement talks of covering the deficit, so II is implicit. Also, the taxes are increased to meet the deficit. So, III is also implicit.
Correct Answer: Only II is implicit
Explanation:
Nothing about the present method of admission or the qualification of the Chairman is mentioned in the statement. So, neither I nor III is implicit. Assumption II directly follows from the statement. So, II is implicit.
Correct Answer: None of these
Explanation:
Any advertisement highlights only the desirable qualities of the product. So, I is implicit. The 'X' brand has advertised its product in newspaper A. This implies that a large section of people reads advertisements in newspapers and that newspaper A too has a wide circulation. So, neither II nor III is implicit.
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