Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement
"I want to present a novel written by Prem Chand to Amar on his birthday", A tells B.
Assumptions
I. Amar does not have any novel written by Prem Chand.
II. Novel is an acceptable gift for birthday.
III. A will be invited by Amar on his birthday.
Options- A. I and II are implicit
- B. I and III are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. None of these Discuss
Correct Answer: None of these
Explanation:
'A' wants to present a book on B's birthday. It means that book is an acceptable gift and also Assumption III is implicit. But we do not have this combination II and III as our alternative.
- 2. Statement
"The employees association has appealed to the manager of company 'S' to introduce written examination for clerical cadre recruitment to prevent selection of incompetent persons.
Assumptions
I. So, far the company 'S' used to select candidates without conducting a written examination.
II. A written examination can help to identify competent persons.
III. At higher level, written examination may not be of much use.
Options- A. I and II are implicit
- B. Only I is implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit because there is a demand for introduction of written examination. Assumption. II is also implicit as it is said in the statement that written exam will prevent the selection of incompetent persons.
- 3. Statement
The residents of the locality wrote a letter to the corporation requesting to restore normal in the supply of drinking water immediately as the supply at present is just not adequate.
Assumptions
I. The corporation may not take any action on the letter.
II. The municipality has enough water to meet the demand.
III. The water supply to the area was adequate in the past.
Options- A. I and II are implicit
- B. II and III are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. Only III is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: II and III are implicit
Explanation:
Assumption II and III are implicit because without these assumptions the statement does not make any sense. Assumption I is contrary to what is the purpose of the statement. Hence, I is an invalid assumption.
- 4. Statement
Many people fell ill after consuming meal at a wedding reception and were rushed to the nearby Government and private hospitals.
Assumptions
I. The relatives of the affected people may refuse to take them to the Government hospitals.
II. The nearby hospitals may be able to attend to all the affected people.
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 neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is invalid and has no connection with the given statement. Assumption II is implicit as if people go to nearby hospitals, they assume that those hospitals will be able to attend to all affected people.
- 5. Statement
The Government has recently announced an incentive package for setting up new business ventures in the rural areas and promised uninterrupted power supply to all the units.
Assumptions
I. The Government may be able to supply adequate power to all such units.
II. People living in the rural areas may welcome the Government decision.
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 both Assumptions I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if both Assumptions I and II are implicit
Explanation:
If someone make a promise, he assumes that the would be able to fulfill it. Hence, Assumption I is valid. Again, since the business ventures are planned to be setup in rural areas, Assumption II must be implicit.
- 6. Statement
The municipal authority blocked movement of traffic in and around the temple on the main festivals day.
Assumptions
I. Very large number of devotees may visit the temple on the main festival day.
II. People travelling to the areas near the temple may postpone their journey by a day unless they have very urgent work in that area.
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 both Assumption I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit as the municipal corporation takes this action in expectation of large number of devotees. Assumption II is also valid because whenever we plan something, we assume that conditions will be favourable enough.
- 7. Statement
The Government has instructed all the private school in the city to maintain the current fees for at least two more years.
Assumptions
I. The authorities of private schools may not follow the Government instruction as they are not dependent on Government funds.
II. The parents of the students of private schools of the city may still be eager to pay higher fees.
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 neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
If an instruction is given. it is assumed that it may be followed. Hence, I is invalid. II is also invalid. If at the Government assumes something about the parents, it is to the contrary that the parents may not be able to pay higher fees.
- 8. Statement
The municipal authority has decided to demolish the old bridge on a bus road for constructing a new flyover.
Assumptions
I. The traffic department may be able to divert movement of vehicles through alternate roads.
II. The people traveling in the nearby areas may demonstrate to protest against authority's decision.
Options- A. if only Assumption I implicit
- B. if only Assumption II 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 implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit as diversion would be necessary while the construction goes on. Assumption II is not implicit as negative reactions are not assumed.
- 9. Statement
"We need to appoint more teachers", principle informs the school staff.
Assumptions
I. Teachers are available.
II. Present teachers are not good.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if only Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. if only Assumption I or II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
School requires more teachers. it is assumed in the light of statement that teachers are available but it cannot be said that present staff of teachers is not good. hence, only Assumption I is implicit.
- 10. Statement
In case of any difficulty about this case, you may contact out company's lawyer.
Assumptions
I. Each company has lawyer of his own.
II. The company's lawyer is thoroughly briefed about this case.
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 neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
It is not necessary that every company has a lawyer. So, Assumption I is not implicit. Since it is advice in the statement that for any difficulty about the case, consult company's lawyer, its therefore assumed that company's lawyer is thoroughly briefed about the case. Hence, Assumption II is implicit.
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