Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement:
"Disconnect your TV cable connections"--------A maulana issued a fatwa because of thin attendance during prayers at the mosque.
Assumptions:
I. TV programmes are more popular than prayers.
II. Prayer is more important than watching TVs.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The maulana is assuming both. He feels that though programs are more popular than prayers, they are less important. Hence the appeal.
- 2. Statement:
The long- term health of the nation and its democratic policy should be primary concern of all political parties in contrast to short-term remedies which are at best pain-killers.
Assumptions:
I. The short-term policy benefits the political parties in winning elections.
II. Only long- term democratic policy is in the best interests of the country.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
The speaker is assuming II, that is why he has put emphasis on long-term measures rather than short-term ones. Nothing about the election-winning interests has been hinted at here.
- 3. Statement:
No civilised state today can deliberately violate the international declarations and conventions and covenants relating to the minorities.
Assumptions:
I. All civilised states enforce the international declarations, covenants and covenants equally.
II. Minorities all over the world should be given protection by the concerned governments.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
I may have a broad range. Hence it is not implicit. II can be assumed from the statement.
- 4. Statement:
"A statesman or a man who has to deal with public affairs cannot ignore realities. The non-recognition of realities leads to artificial policies and programmes" ----JL Nehru
Assumptions:
I. Artificial policies and programmes can not provide advantage to people.
II. In general, people at the helm of affairs ignore realities and undertake populist measures.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.
Explanation:
Nehru is assuming I; that is why he is against artificial policies. II is not implicit.
- 5. Statement:
In the present globalised scenario it is time for a total overhaul of the system.
Assumptions:
I. The prevailing system is not suitable for the necessities of a globalised economy.
II. Globalisation is the buzzword of the new world order.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
I is implicit; that is why the need for overhaul of the system. II is also implicit in the phrase "the present globalised scenario".
- 6. Statement:
Consumer is the focal point of economic liberalisation, globalisation and reforms. Any manufacturing activity or service to succeed has to satisfy him.
Assumptions:
I. Very few companies are concerned with consumer satisfaction.
II. Consumer satisfaction is best investment in a competitive economy.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
II is definitely an assumption. But nothing about the policies of different companies can be found out from the statement.
- 7. Statement:
"Develop a strategic plan for Internet adoption. Do not treat the Internet any differently than you would treat any other crucial business decision."------ A Manager , IBM India
Assumptions:
I. All crucial businesses need a strategic plan to succeed.
II. Internet is the need of the hour.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
I is not implicit. We don't know about success of businesses in general. II is implicit; hence the appeal for Internet adoption.
- 8. Statement:
Nowadays some people have made it a business to organise rallies and demonstrations against big projects citing environmental and social reasons.
Assumptions:
I. Big projects are necessary.
II. Environmental and social reasons attract people to wards rallies.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.
Explanation:
The way 'business' is used in the given statement implies assumption I. Whether the rallies will get the support of the people on such issues or not, is not in the mind of the speaker. He is only against such demonstrations. Hence II is not implicit.
- 9. Statement:
Various state governments will compete with one another to announce cash prizes they intend to facilitate Olympic medal-winners with.
Assumptions:
I. Such announcements by the state governments will boost the morale of players.
II. Willing medal in Olympics is a matter of pride for the state governments.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The announcement of awards serves both the purposes.
- 10. Statement:
The textbook variety of the profession and practice of democracy has not worked in countries like India where ground realities are different.
Assumptions:
I. Democracy is not suitable for poor countries.
II. The ground realities of different countries differ from one another.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is implicit.
Explanation:
Here the assumption is: The method of governance of a country should be according to the ground realities of that country. Hence I is not implicit. II is not implicit because we don't know whether the speaker has other countries in mind.
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