Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement:
"Completely eliminating the say of executive is not acceptable; merit, ability, competence, integrity and suitability of the candidate alone are not enough for appointment of High Court Judges." -A journalist
Assumptions:
I. A person's social outlook, concern for public interest and promotion of equality and his/her political outlook are also equally important.
II. Executive consultation will ensure greater transparency of the appointment.
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:
I is not implicit because it goes into unnecessary details. II is implicit; that is why the speaker stresses on the role of executive in the appointment of High Court Judges.
- 2. Statement:
"The potential of knowledge as a creator of wealth is gaining currency all around the world." - View of an economist
Assumptions:
I. Only usable knowledge that is protectable may have the potential of wealth creation.
II. Only usable knowledge that is protected may have the potential of wealth creation.
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:
if neither I nor II is implicit.
- 3. Statement:
The 'M' Cooperative Housing Society has put up a notice at its gate that sales persons are not allowed inside the society
Assumptions:
I. All the sales persons will stay away from the 'M' Cooperative Housing Society.
II. The security guard posted at the gate may be able to stop the sales persons entering the society
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 are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
both I and II follows.
- 4. Statement:
If the city bus which runs between Ram Nagar and Sant Colony is extended to Vasant Vihar, it will be convenient.-----------Appeal of residents of Ram Nagar to the city bus company
Assumptions:
I. The convenience of the city bus company is much more important than the needs of the consumers
II. The city bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of the residents of Sant Colony.
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 are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II are implicit
Explanation:
it is clear that the city bus have to provide bus services according to the needs of the local person and not as per their own convenience. So I is not implicit. So, again the statements says of an appeal of a resident of Ram Nagar. And nothing can be said about the company's response to appeals of the residents of the colony. So, II is also not implicit.
- 5. Statement:
"Fly X airways whenever you decide to go places. Our fares are less than train fares."--------An advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. People prefer to travel by air when the fares are reasonable.
II. The fares of other airlines are costlier than those of X airways.
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 are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
if both I and II are implicit.
- 6. Statement:
"To keep myself up - to - date, i always listen to 9:00 p.m. news on radio."-----A candidate tells the interview board.
Assumptions:
I. The candidate does not read newspaper
II. Recent news are broadcast only on radio.
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 are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II are implicit
Explanation:
it doesn't mean that the candidate listens to news on the radio, will not read newspaper or radio is not the only source of information (news). So neither I nor II.
- 7. Statement:
There has been a remarkable increase in the air traffic in India during the past few years.
Assumptions:
I. Travelling by air has become a status symbol now
II. Large number of people are able to afford air travel now.
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 are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
the statement says that large number of people travelling by air has increased in the recent years, which implies that large number of persons can affords. So, only II.
- 8. Statement:
The head of the organization congratulated the entire staff in his speech for their sincere effort to bring down the deficit and urged them to give their best for attaining a more profitable position in future.
Assumptions:
I. The employees may get motivated and maintain and if possible enhance their present level of work.
II. The employees may now relax and slow down in their day to day work as there is no immediate threat of huge deficit.
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 are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
if only assumption I is implicit
- 9. Statement:
The product X that you have asked for is not with us but can be made available against firm order from you
Assumptions:
I. The product X is not in great demand
II.The product X is out of stock as new model is coming up.
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 are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
if only assumption I is implicit
- 10. Statement:
"Two months ago, it was announced that Central Government pensioners would get dearness relief with immediate effect but till date, banks have not credited the arrears."--------A statement from a Pensioners' forum.
Assumptions:
I. Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioners.
II. two months' time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give effect to Pensioners.
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 are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
I is vague so it is not implicit.
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