Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement
Even after retirement from international cricket, the 'Rawalpindi express' is in the controversy again. This time he targeted Sachin Tendulkar through his book 'Controversially yours', a news about Shoaib Akhtar.
Assumptions
I. Shoaib Akhtar does not play test cricket now .
II. One can target anybody through one's write up.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If both Assumptions I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If both Assumptions I and II are implicit
Explanation:
'Retirement from international cricket' means Shoaib does not play test cricket now as test cricket is a part of the international cricket. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II is also implicit because it is clearly said that Shoaib targeted Tendulkar through his book and book is a write up.
- 2. Statement
The Government has decided to holds the employers the responsible for deducting tax at source for all its employees.
Assumptions
I. The employee may still not arrange to deduct tax at source for its employees.
II. The employees may not allow the employers to deduct tax at source.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If neither Assumptions I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If neither Assumptions I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Any decision is taken assuming that it will be useful. Hence, none of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
- 3. Statement
The X airlines has decided to increase the passenger fare by 15% with immediate effect.
Assumptions
I. The demand for seats of X-airlines may remain unchanged even after the hike of the fare.
II. Other airline companies may also hike the passengers fares.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If either Assumption I or II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The 'X'- airlines has decide to increased the fares assumption that it will not affect its business adversely. Therefore, Assumption I is implicit in the statement. Other airlines may or may not follow this pursuit.
- 4. Statement
''Our bank provides all your banking requirements in one location'' , an advertisement of a bank.
Assumptions
I. Customers prefer to carry out all banking transactions at one place.
II. People may get attracted by the advertisement and carry out their transactions with the bank.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If both Assumptions I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If both Assumptions I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Both the assumptions are implicit in the statement. the point which is highlighted in any advertisement is liked by people.
- 5. Statement
Imprisonment for 27 yr made Nelson Mandela the President.
Assumptions
I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 yr will become the president.
II. To become the president, imprisonment is a qualification.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The given statement does not mean imprisonment is necessary. Nelson Mandela's dedicated service to the nation and his struggle for freedom, despite so many hardships won him the desired public appeal to be elected the President. Hence, neither I nor II is implicit.
- 6. Statement
There has been a remarkable increase in the air traffic in India during the past few years.
Assumptions
I. Travelling by air has become a status symbol now.
II. Large number of people are able to afford air travel now.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
The Given statement hints that in recent years, the number of people traveling by air has increased. This implies that large number of travelers can now afford air travel. Hence, only II is a valid assumption.
- 7. Statement
A good executive has to be task oriented as well as people oriented.
Assumptions
I. Some executives are people-oriented.
II. Some executives are not people-oriented.
Options- A. If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
The statement advice that an executive should be task oriented as well as people oriented. It is based on the assumptions that some executives are only people-oriented and some executives are only task oriented. Hence, none of the assumptions follows.
- 8. Statement
Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.
Assumptions
I. The person who wants this information can read.
II. There are other books available on this issue.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
It is assumed that the person instructed is capable of reading the book. However, we cannot say anything about the other sources of information. Hence, the Assumption I is implicit.
- 9. Statement
Let us announce attractive incentives for better performance
Assumptions
I. Incentives schemes don't work in long run.
II. The performance can be improved.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
As in the given statement, incentive is meant for better performance, it is, therefore assumed that incentive will improve the performance.
- 10. Statement
Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?
Assumptions
I. Anthony is not from the same city.
II. Unless invited, Anthony will not attend the party.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implicit
- B. If only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
We cannot say that Anthony is not from the same city. But it is assumed that unless invited, Anthony will not attend the party as invitation has been emphasised in the statement. Hence, only Assumption II is implicit.
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