Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement: These apples are too cheap to be good.
Assumptions:
- When the apple crop is abundant, the prices go down.
- The lower the selling price, the inferior is the quality of the commodity.
- Very cheap apples are also good.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. Only I and III are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. Only II and III are implicit
- E. All are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Only II is implicit
Explanation:
It is mentioned that the apples are so cheap that they cannot be good. This means that the prices of good apples are never too low and that very cheap apples are never good. So, neither I nor III is implicit. Assumption II clearly follows from the statement that apples are of inferior quality because they are cheap. So, it is implicit.
- 2. Statement: "All are cordially invited to attend the entertainment programme. It is free." - An announcement in a newspaper.
Assumptions:
- People generally do not go to entertainment programmes which are free.
- Some people, though interested in entertainment programmes, cannot afford purchasing the tickets.
- Generally, a free entertainment programme is of a good quality.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. Only I and II are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. Only II and III are implicit
- E. Only I and III are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Only II is implicit
Explanation:
Since the announcement invites the people to the programme saying that it is free, so I is not implicit while II follows. The quality of the programme is not being talked about in the statement. So, III is not implicit.
- 3. Statement: Ravi decided to leave office at 4.00 p.m. to catch a flight to Bangalore departing at 6.00 p.m.
Assumptions:
- The flight to Bangalore may be delayed.
- He may be able to reach airport well before 6.00 p.m.
- He may get adequate time to search for a vehicle to go to the airport.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. Only II and III are implicit
- D. All are implicit
- E. None of these Discuss
Correct Answer: Only II and III are implicit
Explanation:
I cannot be assumed from the given statement and so it is not implicit. Also, knowing that his flight is scheduled to depart at 6 p.m., Ravi would leave accordingly, keeping enough time to search for a vehicle and to reach the airport well before time. So, both II and III are implicit.
- 4. Statement: "Put. a notice on the board that all the employees should come on time to office." - An officer tells his assistant.
Assumptions:
- All the employees come late.
- Employees read such notice on the board.
- Employees will follow the instructions.
Options- A. Only I and II are implicit
- B. Only III is implicit
- C. Only II and III are implicit
- D. Only I and III are implicit
- E. All are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Only II and III are implicit
Explanation:
The notice directs all the employees to come on time. This does not mean that all of them come late. So, I is not implicit. Since the officer orders the assistant to put the notice on the board, it is evident that the employees read such notice on the board. So, II is implicit. Also, the employees have to comply with the orders of the officer. So, III is implicit.
- 5. Statement: The professor announced in the class that the next periodical examination will be held on 15th of the next month.
Assumptions:
- All the students may appear in the examination.
- The college will remain open on 15th of the next month.
- The students can study till 15th of the next month to pass the examination.
Options- A. Only I and II are implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. Only II and III are implicit
- D. Only III is implicit
- E. None of these Discuss
Correct Answer: Only II and III are implicit
Explanation:
The statement mentions only the schedule of the examination. But this doesn't ensure full attendance of students on that day. However, this implies that the college will remain open on the date of examination to hold the same and that the students can study till that date to pass the examination. Hence, only II and III are implicit, while I is not.
- 6. 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.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. Only I and II are implicit
- C. None is implicit
- D. Only I and III are implicit
- E. All are implicit Discuss
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.
- 7. 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.
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
Correct Answer: Only I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, both I and II directly follow from the statement. Also, it is clear that people wish to buy a thing which they can be proud of. So, III is not implicit.
- 8. 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.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. Only I is implicit
- C. Only I and II are implicit
- D. Only II and III are implicit
- E. None of these Discuss
Correct Answer: Only II and III are implicit
Explanation:
Since the management has imposed a fee of Rs. 25000 for the employment of each student by the organisation, so III is implicit while I is not. Since the statement mentions that the fee is being charged to cover up the financial constraint, so II is implicit.
- 9. 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.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. All are implicit
- C. Only I and II are implicit
- D. Only II and III are implicit
- E. None of these Discuss
Correct Answer: Only II and III are implicit
Explanation:
The effect of the advertisement cannot be deduced. So, I is not implicit. However, the advertisement is given so as to influence people and encourage them to buy Z-T.V. So, II is implicit. Also, it is quite possible that the sale of Z-T.V. is declining, which has provoked the company owners to advertise for their products. So, III is implicit.
- 10. 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.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. Only I is implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. Only III is implicit
- E. All are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Only III is implicit
Explanation:
The statement mentions that the present staff is insufficient, not incompetent. So, I is not implicit. Also, the purpose for appointing more staff is to control the expanding business, not to expand it further. So, II is not implicit. Since the company owner talks of appointing more staff, so III is implicit.
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