Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement
In order to replenish the nutrients in the soil, it is important to grow different types of crops every alternate season.
Assumptions
I. A crop can never be grown for the second time in the same field.
II. If a different crop is grown in the successive season, no additional nutrients such as fertilizers are required to be added to the soil.
Options- A. if Assumption I is implicit
- B. if 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:
Assumption I is not implicit as it has no connection with the given statement. The need to grow different types of crops is talked about precisely because there is a likelihood of farmers growing the same crop again and again unless instructed. Further, growing different types of crops is impotent but not sufficient. Therefore, Assumption II is also not valid.
- 2. Statement
The Government has decided to run all commercial vehicles on bio-fuels in order to save the depleting fossil fuel reserves.
Assumptions
I. It is possible to switch over from fossil fuels to bio-fuels for vehicles.
II. Sufficient amount of bio-fuel can be produced in the country to run all commercial vehicles.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either Assumption I nor II is implit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit. The reason is that if the Government has taken such a decision, it must have assumed that its implementation would be possible. Argument II is not implicit because on the basis of given statement it cannot be said with surety that sufficient amount of bio-fuel can be produced in the country. It is possible that the Government has import on its mind for the said purpose.
- 3. Statement
Give adequate job related training to the employees before assigning them full-fledged work.
Assumptions
I. Training helps in boosting the performance of employee.
II. Employees have no skill sets before training is provided to them.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
No doubts, Assumption I is implicit in the need for training but what happens in case of II? It takes things to an extreme with the phrase ''no skill sets''. Hence Assumption II is an invalid assumption.
- 4. Statement
Take a ferry or a boat instead of a bus to reach the Kravi islands faster.
Assumptions
I. The islands being in remote location are not easily accessible.
II. Ferries and boat are available to travel to kravi islands.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is not implicit as there may be several reasons for the preference being stated (taking a ferry or s boat). Assumption II is very much valid because we ask someone to employ a means only when we assume the availability of that particular means.
- 5. Statement
Detergent should be used to clean clothes.
Assumptions
I. Detergents form more lather.
II. Detergent helps to dislodge grease and dirt.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is not implicit because nothing is mentioned about the later information by the detergent. Further, detergent should be used as they clean clothes better and more easily. Hence Assumption II is implicit.
- 6. Statement
"Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted", a notice on a plot of land.
Assumptions
I. The passerby may read notice and may not trespass.
II. The people are scared of prosecution.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implit
- D. if both Assumption I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Any notice is displayed assuming that it will get desired response from targeted mass. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II is also implicit as the notice threatens any trespassers to be prosecuted.
- 7. Statement
All the students of a school were instructed by principal to reach school at least 15 min before the stipulated time for the the coming month.
Assumptions
I. The parents of the students of the school may protest against the principal's instruction.
II. The parents may request the principle to withdraw the instruction .
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if both Assumptions I and II are implicit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Point to be noted that, if a person instructs an individual or group of people, the former assumes that the latter will abide by it. The principle must be assuming the same. Hence, Assumption I is not implicit. Again, Assumption II is no implicit as it has not connection with the given statement.
- 8. Statement
"To keep myself up-to-date, I always listen to prime time news on television", A candidate tells the interview board.
Assumptions
I. The candidate does not read newspaper.
II. Recent news are broadcast only on television.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
- D. if neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is not implicit as the candidates listening to news on the television does not mean that he does not read newspaper. Assumption II is also invalid because of the word 'only' . The Word 'only' disconnect Assumption II from the given statement.
- 9. Statement
Every year doctors, scientist and engineers migrate from Indian to greener pastures.
Assumptions
I. Brain-drain has affected Indian adversely.
II. Better scales and better standers of living acts as a bait to lure them.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
- D. if both Assumptions I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
The statement is based on the assumption that lucrative offers tempt the scientists to migrate abroad. Hence, only Assumption II is implicit.
- 10. Statement
The Government is making efforts to boost tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Assumptions
I. Tourism in jammu and Kashmir dropped during last couple of years.
II. Special discount in the railway fare has been announced.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
- D. if both Assumptions I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
The Government is making effort to boost tourism in jammu and Kashmir on the assumption that tourism in jammu and Kashmir dropped during last couple of years. Therefore, Assumption I is implicit in the statement.
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