Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement:
Feelings of mutual respect among the communities are the ultimate safeguard. The moment that respect goes, no Constitution can substitute for it.
Assumptions:
I. The feeling of mutual respect is the virtue no Constitution can bring about.
II. A law can't be expected to ensure the feeling of goodwill and harmony among the citizen of the country.
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 neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
if only assumption II is implicit.
- 2. Statement:
Today when there is so much talk about revising the Constitution, we have to consider whether it is the Constitution that has failed us or it is we who have failed the Constitution.
Assumptions:
I.Only the revision of Constitution will not serve the intended purpose unless there is willingness among the people to abide by it.
II. All is not right with governance.
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 neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The speaker is assuming I; that is why he has attached equal importance to both--- the constitution and adherence of the people to its provisions. The speaker assume II; that is why he delves into its causes.
- 3. Statement:
"While weighing sweets, we do not include the weight of the weight of the box which is used to carry the sweets.'----A notice in a sweet shop
Assumptions:
I. Cost price of a box is not less than the cost of any sweets in terms of the cost price of each according to weight per gram.
II. People prefer to pay only for the weight of the sweets they buy.
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 neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
The objective behind the notice is to attract customers.
- 4. Statement:
"In my opinion if one is desirous of purchasing a car one should by Mercedes only because the least number of cars that are stolen each year is that of Mercedes."----Mr X says to Mr Y.
Assumptions:
I. People who want to Purchase a car are financially capable of buying Mercedes car.
II. Mercedes car is one of those cars, percentage share of which is meagre in total cars sold in India.
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 neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.
Explanation:
Only I is implicit. That is why X opines to by Mercedes cars if one is desirous of buying a car.
- 5. Statement:
"People of state X were 'forced to eat rats' due to starvation and malnutrition.'---A public interest writ petition filed in the court by an NGO.
Assumptions:
I. The court will issue a notice to the state government to relieve the vast sections of the people of such acute distress.
II. The court has the power to issue direction to the respective state to ensure protection and preservation of human rights.
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 neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Filing a writ in court is aimed at seeking legal action against the concerned state. Hence, both I and II are implicit.
- 6. Statement:
"With Crop Junior Account stop worrying about money, concentrate on your studies. Our features are: No delays, no transaction cost ...plus the safety of dealing with a Government of India enterprise."---An advertisement of a Bank X
Assumptions:
I. Most of the people have faith in dealing with a Government of India enterprises.
II. Customers want the cheapest and the most hasslefree service.
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 neither I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The features highlighted by the advertisement are based on assumptions I and II.
- 7. Statement:
"When forces like the Special Operation Group (SOG) are set up, some excesses are bound to happen and some innocents suffer. But we should be satisfied with the success of this SOG."----View of a citizen of an area where SOG has launched its operation
Assumptions:
I. Seen in the larger interest of the people, agonies of the innocent is a small price to pay.
II. It is quite difficult for SOG to get the desired result without any negative impact.
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 neither I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Why are some excesses bound to happen? The speaker must be assuming II.
Again, to be satisfied with the success of SOG implies that the speaker must be assuming I also.
- 8. Statement:
Instead of burning the leaves, bury them in compost pits, by which it gets converted to natural manure, making it beneficial for the soil.-A notice issued in public interest by Department of Environment
Assumptions:
I. Whenever leaves are burnt in the open, the air gets laden with tiny particulate matter which raises air pollution to alarming levels, which causes severe respiratory disorders and eye infection to those exposed to it.
II. Benefits gained from ashes of leaves burnt are not as much as the benefits gained from the natural manure obtained from leaves by burning it.
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 neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
Assumption I goes very deep. Hence, it is not implicit. But, assumption II is implicit. That is why the notice stresses on buying the leaves instead of burning it.
- 9. Statement:
"A tempting cup of garma garam Georgia now awaits you at every street corner. So no matter who you are or where you go, a Georgia Vending Machine will hand you the same clean, delicious cup of tea in Regular, Adrak, Elaichi and Masala. And if you're looking for a change try the Regular, Mocha and Cappuccino coffee. One sip will make you realise why every other alternative is a mere compromise!" - An advertisement
Assumptions:
I.Most of the people need delicious cup of tea or coffee with a change in taste.
II. Every person is addicted to either tea or coffee.
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 neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit. That is why the advertisement highlights "and if you're looking for a change".
- 10. Statement:
"if you ask me about the daunting challenges that I face, I would say that my government's first priority is to improve the existing law and order situation. Then follows the issue of prices of commodities."- Mr Y, a newly appointed PM of country X
Assumptions:
I. If a citizen of country X can sleep peacefully, he/ she can then think of providing food to his/her family, ponder over education and move about freely in the country.
II. Prices of the commodities affect the common man greatly.
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 neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is implicit.
Explanation:
I is not implicit because it assumes too many things: education and free movement are beyond the scope of the statement. II is not implicit because the PM only assumes that law and order affects the common man more than prices do.
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