Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement
Be humble even after gaining victory.
Assumptions
I. Many people are humble after gaining victory.
II. Generally people are not humble.
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 implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither Assumption I nor II implicit
Explanation:
The statement says a man should be humble even after being victorious. This implies that people are usually not humble after victory. Assumption I just opposite to it, hence is not implicit. Assumption II generalises the statement. Generally, people may be humble, the point is if they are humble or not after victory. Hence, none follows.
- 2. Statement
The income tax rules need to be amended so that there is more incentive for the people to declare their actual wealth.
Assumptions
I. The income tax rules are not proper.
II. Some people do not declare their actual wealth.
Options- A. if only Assumption I implicit
- B. if only Assumption II implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II implicit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II implicit
Explanation:
It is given in the statement that income tax rules need to be amended to temp people to declare their actual wealth. It does not mean that income tax rules are not proper. Proper in what respect is not clear. However, Assumption II describes the reasons for such amendment of income tax rules. Hence, only Assumption II is implicit.
- 3. Statement
The General Administration Department has issued a circular to all the employees informing them that hence forth the employees can avail their lunch break at any of the half hour slots between 1 : 00 pm and 2 : 30 pm.
Assumptions
I. The employees may welcome the decision and avail lunch break at different time slots.
II. There may not be any break in the work of the organization as the employees will have their lunch break at different time slots.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption II 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:
A decision is taken if it is felt that the decision would be an acceptance among mot of the people. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II is also implicit as the reason behind need.
- 4. Statement
The Government has decided against reduction of prices of petroleum products though there is a significant drop in the crude oil prices in the international market.
Assumptions
I. The prices of crude oil in the international market may again increase in the near feature.
II. The present prices different of petroleum products will help the government to with stand any possible price rise in future.
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:
It is not necessary that the price rise be there in the mind of Government while taking the decision. In fact the truth is that our petroleum companies are running losses even after the drop in international price. Hence, both are invalid assumptions.
- 5. Statement
The Government has made an appeal to all the citizens to honestly pay income tax and file returns reflecting the true income level to help the Government to carry out development activities.
Assumptions
I. People may now star paying more taxes in response to the appeal.
II. The total income tax collection may considerably increase in near future.
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 and II both are implicit because both are imminent positive outcomes assumed.
- 6. Statement
The school authority has decided to increase the number of students in each classroom to seventy from the next academic session to bridge the gap between income and expenditure to a larger extent.
Assumptions
I. The income generated by way of fees of the additional students will be sufficient enough to bridge the gap.
II. The school will get all the additional students in each class from the next academic session.
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 because when a decision is made it is assumed to be effective. further Assumption II is also implicit as it is assumed that the stipulated target will be met.
- 7. Statement
The driver of the huge truck pulled the emergency breaks to avoid hitting the auto rickshaw which suddenly came in front of the truck.
Assumptions
I. The auto rickshaw driver may be able to the steer his vehicle away from the on coming truck.
II. The truck driver may be able to stop the truck before it hits the auto rickshaw.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicitq
- 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:
The driver does not have control on what the auto driver will do. Hence, I is invalid. But II is a valid assumption because if one takes an action he assumes its outcome.
- 8. Statement
The doctor warned the patient against any further consumption of alcohol, if he desired to get cured from the ailment and live a longer life.
Assumptions
I. The patient may follow the doctor's advice and stop consuming alcohol.
II. The doctor may be able to cure the patient from the ailment if the patient stops consumption alcohol.
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 in the very giving of the advice. Assumption II is implicit in the condition attached.
- 9. Statement
The chairman of the company urged all the employees to refrain from making long personal calls during working hours in order to boost productivity.
Assumptions
I. Majority of the employees may respond positively to the chairman's appeal.
II. Most of the employees may continue to make long personal calls during working hours.
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:
When we urge someone to do something, we assume a positive response. Hence, Assumption I is implicit while for the same reason Assumption II becomes invalid.
- 10. Statement
The local cultural club decided to organize a musical event to raise money for the construction of the club building.
Assumptions
I. The local residents may not allow the club to organize the musical event in the locality.
II. The money allocated by organizing the musical event may be substantial enough for the club to start construction.
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 were implicit, such a decision would not be taken. Assumption II is implicit in the purpose of fund raising that has been mentioned in the statement.
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