Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement
If you don't get desired response to your fund raising campaign through the routine advertisements appeal to the public's regional sentiments.
Assumptions
I. It is desirable to adopt alternative strategy in case the response to the first fund raising strategy is lukewarm.
II. People contribute in terms of money, if proper appeals are made.
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 both Assumptions I and II are implicit
Explanation:
It is advised in the statement to appeal to the people's regional sentiments, if the desired response to find raising campaign is not achieved. It is therefore assumed that it is desirable to adopt alternative strategy in case the response to the first fund raising strategy in lukewarm. At the same time, it is also assumed that people contribute in terms of money. Hence, both the assumptions are implicit in the statement.
- 2. Statement
The police in India have to cope with tremendous stress and strain, while maintaining security and order.
Assumptions
I. In other countries the police don't have to undergo stress and strain while doing their duties.
II. The police are expected to do their duties without stress and stain.
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 neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Statement does not compare Indian police with the police any other country, hence, Assumption I is not implicit in the statement that police are expected to their duties without stress and strain. Hence, none of the assumption is implicit.
- 3. Statement
There is no shopping complex for this colony, people have to go the main market.
Assumptions
I. The colony may be far from main market.
II. The people do not want to go to the main market.
Options- A. if only Assumption 1 is implicit
- B. if only Assumption 1I 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 1 is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is clearly implicit in the statement. Assumption II is not implicit in the statement because people's wish go to the main market is not related with the statement.
- 4. Statement
The cotton crop continues to be poor even after the introduction of improved variety of cotton seeds.
Assumptions
I. The yield of cotton was expected to increased after introduction of improved variety of seeds.
II. The yield of cotton was adequate before the introduction of new variety of seeds.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. it 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:
Improve variety of cotton seeds has been used in anticipation of good crop. Hence, Assumption I is implicit in the statement. Clearly, Assumption II is implicit in the statement.
- 5. Statement
The new educational policy envisages major modifications in the education system.
Assumptions
I. present educational system is inconsistent with national needs.
II. Present educational system needs changes.
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 both Assumptions I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Both the assumptions are implicit in the statement. Major modifications in the educational system imply that the existing educational system was not serving the purpose very well and there was need to modify it.
- 6. Statement
Politicians become rich by the votes of the people.
Assumptions
I. People vote to make politicians rich.
II. Politicians become rich by their virtue.
Options- A. Only Assumption I is implicit
- B. Only Assumption II is implicit
- C. Both Assumptions I and II are implicit
- D. Both Assumptions I and II are not implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Both Assumptions I and II are not implicit
Explanation:
The statement implies that politicians win election by the votes of people. Therefore, neither of the assumptions implicit in the statement.
- 7. Statement
Theoretical education does not bring in economic advancement and it lends to a steady loss of confidence and money in the country.
Assumptions
I. There is close relationship between development of confidence and economic development.
II. Theoretical education makes priceless contribution for development of confidence.
Options- A. Only Assumption I is implicit
- B. Only Assumption II is implicit
- C. Both Assumptions I and II are implicit
- D. Both Assumptions I and II are not implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Both Assumptions I and II are not implicit
Explanation:
Neither I nor II is implicit in the statement. The statement does not indicate that confidence and economic development are related.
- 8. Statement
He is too industrious to be poor.
Assumptions
I. Very industrious people also can be poor.
II. Very lazy people can also be rich.
Options- A. Only Assumptions I is implicit
- B. Only Assumptions II is implicit
- C. Both Assumptions I and II are implicit
- D. Neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
None of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. The statement implies that industrious people are rich.
- 9. Statement
A very large number of people stood in the queue for buying tickets for the one day international cricket match scheduled to be played in the city on the next day.
Assumptions
I. No other one day international cricket match may be played in the city for the next six months.
II. Majority of those who stood in the queue may be able to get ticket for the one day international cricket match.
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 nether Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is not implicit as people may like to see this particular match even if other matches are played in near future. Again, when we start in a queue, we hope to get ticket. Hence, Assumption II is implicit.
- 10. Statement
The highway police authority put up large boards at regular intervals indicating the speed limit and dangers of over speeding on the highways.
Assumptions
I. Most of the motorists may drive their vehicles within the speed limit on the highways.
II. Motorists generally ignore such cautions and over speed on the highways.
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 nether Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Boards have been put with the assumption that it will get desired response from the motorists. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II is not implicit because it negates the desired response from the boards put up.
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