Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement:
The average American can afford hobbies that a typical middle-class Indian can only dream of.
Assumptions:
I. There is much difference in material circumstances between India and the US.
II. Economic prosperity offers a conducive climate for a variety of interests to flourish.
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:
Both are implicit in the affordability factor.
- 2. Statement:
Banking has traditionally been a highly-sought-after career because of its stability and the growth prospects it offers.
Assumptions:
I. People of modern times do not value stability any longer.
II. People love stability but not stagnation.
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:
We don't know whether "people of modern times" are opposed to what has "traditionally" been there. Hence I is not implicit. II is implicit because "growth prospects" are as important as "stability".
- 3. Statement:
"Well, if we accept all the demands - we'll end up with 763 new states!" --- A caption in a cartoon
Assumptions:
I. Demands have been voiced for the creation of 763 states.
II. The demands of new states is hitting the headlines.
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:
Note that the caption is one in a cartoon. So 763 is clearly an exaggeration.
- 4. Statement:
"I am actually enjoying my experience in the forest and even my health is quite fine." ---A message from a hostage
Assumptions:
I. The well-wishers of the hostage may panic.
II. The well- wishers of the hostage may go into a frenzy.
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 either I or II is implicit.
Explanation:
The message from the hostage is an attempt to keep his well-wishers normal. if not calmed, they may react in either of the two ways.
- 5. Statement:
Keeping in mind the visual aspects of theatre, only selected incidents of Buddha's life have been taken.
Assumptions:
I. The romantic aspect of Buddha's life will be show in the play.
II. Not every aspect of one's life is worthy of being enacted on the stage.
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 because the speaker does not have any particular aspect in mind. II is implicit, hence the editing with the visual aspect in mind.
- 6. Statement:
"If the play on Buddha is received well, we may even do a play on the life of Lord Krishna and Ram."---- A director
Assumptions:
I. If one play goes well, then other also will.
II. The success of this play will be an indication of the people's taste.
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 statement is not one about staging of plays in general. Hence I is not implicit. It is about whether the depiction of a religious figure on stage appeals to the audience. Hence II is implicit.
- 7. Statement:
In order to check incidents of fire in the Walled City area, godowns of hazardous chemicals and paper of the area will be shifted to Narela and Ghazipur respectively.
Assumptions:
I. Incidents of fire cannot occur in Narela or Ghazipur.
II. Paper is a highly combustible material.
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. The assumption is not that fire cannot occur but that it is less likely in Narela or Ghazipur. II is implicit; that is why , of all the items, hazardous chemicals and paper are being moved out.
- 8. Statement:
Despite strong opposition , the controversial Prohibition of Forcible Conversion of Religion Bill was passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the AIDMK and the BJP outvoting the combined opposition of the DMK, the Congress, the Pattali Makkal Katchi and the Left parties.-----A news
Assumptions:
I. Conversion create resentment among several section and also inflame religious passion, leading to communal clashes.
II. Conversions only lead to the isolation of the converted.
III. Strong opposition puts hindrance before a bill in taking final shape.
Options- A. All I, II and III
- B. Only I and II
- C. Only I and III
- D. Only II and III Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Only III is implicit. Note that the statement is a piece of news. What the journalist assumes about the conversion and its impact can't be explicitly said. But the words "despite strong opposition' indicate that the journalist must be assuming III.
- 9. Statement:
Detergents should be used to clean clothes.
Assumptions:
I. Detergents form lather
II. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt.
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:
Nothing is mentioned about lather formation by the detergent. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement states that problems will be solved by 'me'. So II is implicit.
- 10. Statement:
The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.
Assumptions:
I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation
II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
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:
Clearly, the amount of compensation must have been decided keeping in mind the monetary position of the Government. So, I is implicit. However, nothing can be said about the frequency of railway accidents in future. So, II is not implicit.
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