Statement: The situation of this area still continues to be tense and out of control. People are requested to be in their homes only. Assumptions: There had been some serious incidents. People will not go to the office. Normalcy will be restored shortly.

Only I is implicit
Only I and II are implicit
None is implicit
Only I and III are implicit
All are implicit

Correct Answer: Only I and II are implicit

Explanation:

The statement mentions that situation in the area is tense. So, I is implicit. Since people have been requested not to go out and remain in homes for safety, so II is implicit. It cannot be inferred when the normalcy will be restored. So, III is not implicit.

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Statement and Assumption

Statement: "Television X - the neighbour's envy, the owner's pride" - A T.V. advertisement. Assumptions: Catchy slogans appeal to people. People are envious of their neighbours superior possessions. People want to be envied by their neighbours.
Statement: Keeping in view the financial constraints, the management institution has decided to charge at the time of providing employment in various organisations, a placement fee of Rs. 25000 from the organisations in which the student will be provided the employment. Assumptions: It will help in increasing the demand of the students belonging to the management institution. The amount collected in this way will be purposeful. It may be possible that the organisation providing employment may select less number of students in future.
Statement: "Z-T.V, the only T.V. which gives the viewers a chance to watch two programmes simultaneously." - An advertisement. Assumptions: Sale of Z-T.V will increase because of the advertisement. Some people may be influenced by the advertisement and buy Z-T.V. The sale of Z-T.V. may be on the downward trend.
Statement: "As our business is expanding, we need to appoint more staff." Owner of a company informs his staff. Assumptions: The present staff is not competent. More staff will further expand the business. Suitable persons to be taken as staff will be available.
Statement: The address of the Principal to the students, "Dear students, if you want a healthy mind, listen to music." Assumptions: Normally students like to follow good advice. It is desirable to develop a healthy mind. It is the duty of the Principal to advise the students.
Statement: The national air carrier has decided to start a weekly air service from town A to town B. Assumptions: There will be enough passengers to make the operation economically viable. Other carriers may not start such service. The people staying around these towns can afford the cost of air travel.
Statement: 'Move into the upper echelons without paying a steep price - Book a luxurious flat with us'. An advertisement of a construction company for its prestigious project. Assumptions: It is possible to join the select band of rich people by hard work. Staying in luxury without paying steep price is the criterion of upper crust of the society. Booking a luxurious flat is very easy now.
Statement: The school authority decided to open a summer school this year in the school compound for the students in the age range of 7 - 14 years. Assumptions: All the students will attend the summer school. All the parents will prefer to remain in the city than going out of town for enabling their children to attend the summer school. Those who cannot afford to go out of station will send their children to summer school.
Statement: The university Authority has decided to decentralize conduct of terminal examinations and give this responsibility to each college for its students to avoid delay in declaration of results. Assumptions: The colleges are equipped to carry out this responsibility. There may not be uniformity in evaluation standard across the colleges. The students may welcome this new development.
Statement: Ten candidates, who were on the waiting list, could finally be admitted to the course. Assumptions: Wait-listed candidates do not ordinarily get admission. A large number of candidates were on the waiting list. The number of candidates to be admitted is small.

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Join Discussion