Home » Logical Reasoning » Statement and Assumption

Statement: An advertisement: "Our shoes are for the rich." Assumptions: Many people like to be labelled as rich. One can't become rich unless one has that brand of shoes.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Either I or II is implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit

Correct Answer: Only assumption I is implicit

Explanation:

The statement stresses on the point that this particular brand of shoes is worn by affluent and upper-class people as they are good-quality shoes. And an advertisement highlights the feature which most people desire. So, I is implicit. But it doesn't mean that one has to have those shoes to be called 'rich'. So, II is not implicit.

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Statement and Assumption

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Join Discussion