Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement
The traffic police department has put up huge notice boards at all major junction of the city, warning drivers to refrain from using cell phone while driving or else their licenses will be impounded.
Assumptions
I. The driver of the vehicles may ignore the warning and continue using cell phones while driving.
II. The traffic police department may be able to nab most of the offenders and impound their licenses.
Options- A. If only Assumption I implicit
- B. If only Assumption II implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or implicit
- D. If neither Assumption I nor II implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: If only Assumption II implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is invalid because when a warning is giving it is assumed that it will be needed to. further, Assumption II is not belived to be the motive behind a warning. Hence, II is also invalid.
- 2. Statement
The State Government has decided to appoint four thousand primary school teachers during the next financial year.
Assumptions
I. There are enough schools in the state to accommodate four thousand additional primary school teachers.
II. The eligible candidates may not be interested to apply as the Government may not finally appoint such a large number of primary school teachers.
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 II nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Teachers can not be appointed in a vacuum and the reason Assumption I is valid assumption. Assumption II is not valid as it is more of a presumption.
- 3. Statement
The next meeting of the governing body for the Arihant Publication will be held after one year.
Assumptions
I. There will be no meeting before one year.
II. Arihant Publication will remain in function after one year.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. it either I or II is implicit
- D. it neither I not II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is invalid because it has no connection with the given statement. The statement clearly says about meeting of government body and not about any other meeting. Assumption II is valid as only those bodies that are functional hold meetings. So if it is announced that next meeting will be held after one year, the announcers must be assuming that the institute will remain functional after one year.
- 4. Statement
Please do not lean out of the running bus, a notice in a tourist bus.
Assumptions
I. Learning out of running bus is dangerous.
II. The passengers are likely to pay attention to this notice.
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 both Assumption I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Explanation:
'Do not lean out' implies that this act can be dangerous. Hence, Assumption II is implicit. The purpose of a notice is getting response from targeted mass. Therefore, without assuming response from targeted mass, there will be no such notice. Clearly, Assumption II is also valid.
- 5. Statement
If it does not rain throughout this month, most farmer would be in trouble this year.
Assumptions
I. Timely rain is essential for farming.
II. Most of the farmers are generally dependent on rains.
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 both Assumption I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Since the statement speaks of the essentially and requirement of rain for farmers, hence both the assumptions are implicit in the statement.
- 6. Statement
A advises B, "If you want to study English, join institute 'y' ".
Assumptions
I. 'B' listens to A's advice.
II. Institute 'Y' provides good coaching for English.
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 both Assumption I and II are implicit. Discuss
Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit.
Explanation:
Since, A advises B to join institute 'Y' to study English, hence it is assumed that institute 'Y' provides good coaching for English. Secondly, it is also assumed that B listens to A's advice.
- 7. Statement
The leader of the main opposition party asserted that the call for chakka jam turned out to be a great success in the entire state.
Assumptions
I. The people in future will support the main opposition party.
II. people probably are convinced about the reason behind the chakka jam strike call.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either I or II is implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Since, the chakka jam call was accepted by and large in the entire stare, it is very likely that people are convinced about the reason behind the chakka jam strike call. However, it is not necessary that people will support the main opposition party in future without any strong and valid reasons.
- 8. Statement
Please consult before making any decision on exports from the company.
Assumptions
I. You may take a wrong decision, if you don't consult me.
II. It is important to take a right decision.
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 both I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
It is directed in the statement that consultation is necessary before making any decision on the export. It is, therefore, assumed that person directed may take a wrong decision. Secondly, it is assumed in the light of the statement that it is important to take a right decision.
- 9. Statement
The KLM company has decided go for tax-free and taxable bonds to raise its resources.
Assumptions
I. The KLM company has already explored other sources to raise money.
II. The product of KLM company have little competition in the market.
Options- A. if Assumption I is implicit
- B. if Assumption II is implicit
- C. iIf either Assumption I or II is implit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if Assumption I is implicit
Explanation:
Only Assumption I follows.
- 10. Statement
It is felt that when the airline is facing stiff competition coupled with precious financial position, the top level posts should be kept open for out side professionals rather then internal candidates.
Assumptions
I. Internal candidates aspire only for getting promotions, without much contribution.
II. Experienced professionals are more likely to handle the problems of the airline.
Options- A. if Assumption I is implicit
- B. if Assumption II is implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: if Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Experienced professionals are more likely to handle the professional hurdles.
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