Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement
" God ! if my intention have been pure and if my efforts sincere. I pray that, By your majestic grace, I emerge successful woman ! "___ A woman a church.
Assumption.
I. God helps only who pray to him.
II.God helps only those whose intention are pure.
III. Prayers do help people.
Options- A. Both l and ll are implicit
- B. Both ll and lll are implicit
- C. only ll is implicit
- D. only lll is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: only lll is implicit
Explanation:
The woman asks God to help her, if her intention have been pure. But this does not imply that God would not have helped her if intention were not pure. Hence, only Assumption III is implicit
- 2. Statement
" If you desire to enjoy the best holiday to Europe, join our exclusive EURO package."An advertisement of a travel agency in an Indian newspaper.
Assumptions.
I. Many Indians travel to European countries to spend their holidays.
II. There are other travel agencies in India which organize holiday tours to Europe.
III. Many people may still travel to Europe through other travel agencies.
Options- A. All are implicit
- B. Both l and ll are implicit
- C. only l is implicit
- D. Both l and lll are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Both l and ll are implicit
Explanation:
This advertisement is given as people travel to Europe There are other agencies also (clear from word ' our agency'). But III does not clarify that after this advertisement people may go to other agencies
- 3. Statement
Who rise from the player a better man, his prayer is answered.
Assumptions
I. Prayer makes a man more human.
II. Prayer atones all the our misdeeds.
Options- A. if Assumption I is implicit
- B. if Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implit
- D. if neither Assumption I and II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Both the statements follow, as the faith in the prayer and good deeds lead the person towards success.
- 4. Statement
A sentence in the letter to the candidates called for written exams - 'You have to bear your expenses on travel etc.'
Assumptions
I. If not clarified, all the candidates may claim reimbursement of expenses.
II. Many organisations reimburses expenses on travel from candidates called for written examination.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if neither I nor II is implicit
- D. if both I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Both the assumptions are not implicit in the statement.
- 5. Statement
'Enroll with us before 30th November to get the advantage of out 20% discount offer', an advertisement by a coaching class.
Assumptions
I. Discount offer is bound to attract good students as well.
II. Even those students who cannot afford to pay the fees of coaching classes may join this class.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if neither I nor II is implicit
- D. if both I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Both the assumptions are not implicit in the statement.
- 6. Statement
If you want to get a good job, you must have atleast the basic knowledge of computers.
Assumptions
I All good jobs involve use of computers.
II. Computer knowledge has been made an essential criterion by most of the companies now-a-days.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if neither I nor II is implicit
- D. if both I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
I is not implicit, because of the word 'All'. II is implicit. it is that makes the speaker say 'you must have atleast the basic knowledge of computers' .
- 7. Statement
The municipal corporation has given permission for holding fun fairs in the local football ground during the holiday season.
Assumptions
I. The local residents may protest against the corporation's decision.
II. Many people may not participate in the fun fair.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if neither I nor II is implicit
- D. if both I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
Both the assumptions are not implicit as the step taken by municipal corporation has been aimed at good entertainment for the local residents during the holidays. The municipal corporation must be assuming that local residents may participate in the fun fair with great fun fair. Since, I and II go against the above assumption.
- 8. Statement
'There is concern about the health of the arrested VIPs but not about harm they have done to the nation's health' - a journalist.
Assumptions
I. The VIPs are not more important than the nation.
II. The practice of being concerned over the health of the VIPs should be stopped.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if neither I nor II is implicit
- D. if both I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
None of the assumptions are implicit in the statement.
- 9. Statement
The company has decide to increase the price of all its products to tackle the precarious financial position.
Assumptions
I. The company may be able to wipe out the entire losses incurred earlier by the decision.
II. The buyer may continue to buy its products even after the increase.
III. The company has adequate resources to continue production for few more months.
Options- A. Only II is implicit
- B. II and III are implicit
- C. I and II are implicit
- D. None is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: None is implicit
Explanation:
According to statement and given assumptions, we can say none of the given assumptions is implicit .
- 10. Statement
The State Government has unilaterally increased octroi by five per cent on all commodities entering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government.
Assumption
I. The State Government may be able to important its decision.
II. The Central Government may agree to support the State Government's decision.
III. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount the additional octroi.
Options- A. II and III are implicit
- B. I and II are implicit
- C. None is implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: All are implicit
Explanation:
The decision of State Government to increases octroi by 5% is based on the assumption that the State Government is competent to implement the decision and also get the consent of Central Government. The hike is in view of earning additional amount. Therefore, all are implicit.
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