Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement
I can take you quickly from Kanpur to Lucknow by my car but then you must pay me double the normal charges.
Assumptions
I. Normally, it will take more time to reach Lucknow from Kanpur.
II. People want to reach quickly but they will not pay extra money for it.
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 I is implicit
Explanation:
From the word 'quickly' in the statement, it is clearly assumed that normally it will take more time to reach Lucknow from Kanpur. However, it cannot be said whether people will pay extra money for reaching quickly or not.Hence Only Assumption I Implicit the Statement.
- 2. Statement
It is dangerous to lean out of a running train.
Assumptions
I. All those who lean out of a train run the risk of being hurt.
II. Generally, people don't like to get hurt.
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 I is implicit
Explanation:
Instruction in the statement is based on the assumption that those who lean out of train carry the risk of the being hurt. it is not inferred from the statement that people don't like to get hurt. Hence, Assumption I is implicit.
- 3. Statement
"Buy pure and natural honey of company 'X', and advertisement in a newspaper.
Assumptions
I. Artificial honey can be prepared.
II. People don't mind playing more for pure honey.
III. No other company supplies pure honey.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. I and II are implicit
- C. I and III are implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Only I is implicit
Explanation:
The word 'natural' has been mentioned in the statement and that part of the statement is 'natural and pure honey' . It does mean that artificial honey can be made. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II is not implicit as no comparison is made of the prices of natural and artificial honey. Assumption III is again invalid as it has no relation with the given statement.
- 4. Statement
"Buy pure and natural honey of company 'X' , an advertisement in a newspaper."
Assumptions
I. No other company supplies pure and natural honey.
II. people read advertisement.
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:
Honey produced by company 'X' is being recommended because of it quality, not because of the fact that no other company supplies pure and natural honey. Since advertisement recommends it. hence it is assumed that people read advertisements.
- 5. Statement
The target of a fiscal deficit of 5% of GDP could not be met because of major shortfall in revenue collection.
Assumptions
I . Shortfall in revenue collection leads to an increase in fiscal deficit.
II. Shortfall in revenue collection leads to a decrease in fiscal deficit.
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 I is implicit
Explanation:
Clearly, the statement is based on the assumption that shortfall in revenue collection leads to an increase in fiscal deficit. Hence, Assumption I is implicit.
- 6. Statement
The impact of economic sanctions on economy, that is already so weak, could be devastating.
Assumptions
I. Economic sanctions impact only a week economy.
II. The impact of economic sanctions varies from economy to economy.
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:
Economic sanctions may also affect a strong economy, hence, it is assumed in the light of statement that impact of economic sanctions varies from economy to economy. Hence, Assumption II is implicit.
- 7. Statement
"Exercise is necessary to maintain good health", the advertisement.
Assumptions
I. Exercise is a pre-requisite for good health.
II. Such advertisements have some effect on 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 both Assumption I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Explanation:
It is clearly given in the statement the exercise is necessary to maintain good health, which means that exercise is pre-requisite for good health. Secondly, an advertisement gives this advice. Hence, it is supposed that such advertisements have some effect on people.
- 8. Statement
The railway authorities have decided to increase the freight charges by 10% in view of the possibility of incurring losses in the current financial year.
Assumptions
I. The volume of freight during the remaining period may remain same.
II. The amount so obtained may set off a part or total of the estimated deficit.
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:
Nothing can be said about the volume of freight during the remaining period. So, Assumption I is not implicit in the statement. Secondly, it is given in the statement that fare has been increased in view of the possibility of incurring losses i.e., to meet the probable deficit. Hence, Assumption II is implicit in the statement.
- 9. Statement
"Considering that his ministry contains many hawala-tainted ministers, the Prime Minister has a moral obligation to resign", a politician.
Assumptions
I. The politician is not close to the Prime Minister.
II. The politician would like to inculcate moral principles in politics.
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 II implicit
Explanation:
In his opinion, the politician basically intends to point towards moral principles of politics,. Hence, Assumption II is implicit. Politician may or may not be close to the Prime Minister. So, Assumption I is not implicit.
- 10. Statement
"Those who are appearing for this examination for first time, should be helped in filling up the forms", an instruction to the invigilating staff.
Assumptions
I. The form is somewhat complicated.
II. Candidates can appear more than once for this examination.
Options- A. if only Assumption I implicit
- B. if only Assumption II 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:
It given in the statement that those who are appearing for the first time in the examination should be helped in filling up the from. The statement is totally based on the assumption that form is somewhat complicated and secondly, candidates can appear more than once in the examination. Hence, both the assumptions are implicit.
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