Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement
Pets are not allowed in the park premises-A notice put up at the park entrance by the authority that is responsible for maintenance of the park.
Options- A. Atleast some people who visit the park have pets
- B. This is the only park which does not allow pets
- C. People who ignored this notice were fined
- D. There are more than one entrances to the park Discuss
Correct Answer: Atleast some people who visit the park have pets
Explanation:
From the statement, it can be said that least some people who visit the park have pets.
- 2. Statement
In a recently held all-India conference, the session on Brand Management in India surprisingly attracted a large number of participants and also received excellent media coverage in the leading newspapers.
Assumptions
I. Nobody excepted such encouraging response to Brand management.
II. Brands are not managed properly in India.
III. The Media is always very positive towards Brands .
Options- A. Only I
- B. Both I and II
- C. both I and III
- D. I, II and III Discuss
Correct Answer: Only I
Explanation:
Only Assumption I is implicit.
- 3. Statement
The school authority decided to rent out the school premises during weekends and holidays for organizing various functions to augment its resources.
Assumptions
I. The parents of the school students may protest against decision of the school authority .
II. There may not be enough demand for hiring the school premises for organizing functions.
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 Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Both assumptions are negative and hence, invalid.
- 4. Statement
The local civic body has urged all the residents to voluntarily reduce consumption of potable water by about 30% to tide over the water crisis.
Assumptions
I. Many residents may reduce consumption of potable water.
II. Many activists may welcome the civic body's move and spread awareness among residents.
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 Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption is implicit as a request is made to the people with assumption that they would comply. Assumption II is beyond the scope of statement because it take into account the activists.Hence, II is invalid.
- 5. Statement
The school authority has decided to give five grace marks in English to all students of standard IX as the performance of these students in English was below expectation.
Assumptions
I. Majority of the students of standard IX may still fail in English even after giving grace marks.
II. Majority of the students of standard IX may now pass in English after giving grace marks.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implict
- B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
- C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
- D. if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is imlpicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption IIisimplict
Explanation:
Assumption I is contrary to the statement hence, it becomes invalid. Assumption II is implict as grace marks are given with the assumption that adding these marks would lead to a positive result.
- 6. Statement
A major retail store announced thirty percent reduction on all food items during the weekend.
Assumptions
I. People may still prefer buying food items from other stores.
II. A large number of customers may visit the retail store and buy food items.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implict
- B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
- C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
- D. if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is imlpicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption IIisimplict
Explanation:
Prices are reduced with the motive of attracting customers. Hence, I is invalid but II is implicit.
- 7. Statement
The civic administration has asked the residents of the dilapidated buildings to move out as these buildings will be demolished within the next thirty days .
Assumptions
I. The civic administration may be able to demolish these buldings as per schedule.
II. The residents of these bulildings may vacate and stay eelsewhere.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implict
- B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
- C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
- D. if both Assumption I and II are imlpicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are imlpicit
Explanation:
Both are positive statements and are in accordance with the given statements.
- 8. Statement
The captain of the school football team selected only fourteen players to play all the eight matches of the inter school football competition.
Assumptions
I. There may be adequate number of football players for all the matches.
II. The captain may be able to play in all the matches.
Options- A. If only Assumption I is implict
- B. if only Assumption IIisimplict
- C. if either Assumption I orAssumption II isimplict
- D. if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is imlpicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Assumption I is implict
Explanation:
Assumption I `is implict; otherwise more players would have been selected. Further, even without captain, there will be sufficient number of players.
- 9. Statement
Want to be a PO? Get admission into institute 'M', A tells B.
Assumptions
I. B will hear A's advice.
II. A knows about M institute.
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 both I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit as we say something to any body with the assumption that we will be listened to. Assumption II is implicit because without knowing about a particular institute, how can we suggest anybody to get admission into it.
- 10. Statement
'A' computer, the largest selling name with the largest range, an advertisement.
Assumptions
I. 'A' computer is the only one with the wide variations.
II. There is a demand of computers in the market.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. it either I or II is implicit
- D. it neither I not II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is not implicit because of the word 'only'. 'A' computer has the largest range. But this does not mean that it is the only brand to have a wide range. In case of Assumption II, it is a truth that if computers are being advertised, a demand for them must be existing. Hence, Assumption II is implicit.
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