Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. Statement:
"It is very regrettable though issues pertaining to the elderly and the disadvantaged children do find space in the media, the "treatment" given to them is often shallow and rarely reflects their actual condition." - View of Mr 'X'
Assumptions:
I. The media should not gloss over the real problem faced by the old.
II. The radio and print media touch upon the problems of the elderly but the information supplied has little practical value.
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 I is implicit.
Explanation:
I is implicit; that is why in the speaker's view the matter is regrettable. II is not implicit. Note that the statement says about media, not the radio or print media especially.
- 2. Statement:
"Government employees, including doctors working in state-run hospitals and dispensaries, have no right- fundamental, legal, moral or equitable- to go on strike."- Supreme Court
Assumptions:
I. Government employees hold society to ransom by going on strike.
II. Strike as a weapon is mostly misused, which results in chaos and total maladministration.
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:
The decision of the SC implies that the SC must be assuming the strike by the employee to be detrimental for the society and at the same time it must be dissatisfied with the way of strike. But the word 'ransom' can't be correlated with the statement. Hence, I is not implicit. The same is true for the words 'chaos' and 'total maladministration'.
- 3. Statement : "
Never touch or even go near any unclaimed object lying around in public areas,however attractive they may seem.''--- A notice issued in public interest by city police X.
Assumptions:
I. Attractive and unclaimed objects lying around public areas are not supposed to be disastrous elements by the common people.
II. Unclaimed object lying around in public areas may be disastrous.
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:
Explanation:
Why did the city police need to issue such notice? It must be assuming that people lack awareness of the ill-effects of touching unclaimed objects. Hence, both I and II are implicit.
- 4. Statement :
'' No matter which career path you choose in photography, there are skills you need in order to succeed : visual skills, technical, camera and lighting skills and digital imaging skills besides the most important element of success-- proper training.''----View of Mr Z
Assumptions:
I. A strong sense of visual style and compositional skills in addition to training in the technical intricacies of photography may make a photographer more successful.
II.A sound education provided by a quality photography training can help one to gain the skills one needs to succeed.
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:
Explanation:
I is implicit ; that is why the speaker mentions the desired skills in addition to proper training. Again, why does an entrant need a proper training ? Obviously, the speaker must be assuming II also.
- 5. Statement:
'' The monsoon is here. So are the mosquitoes Beware of total diseases! So do not leave in open on the roof of the house, unused/broken articles like bottle, cups, tyres etc .''--- A notice issued in public interest by Directorate of Health services [DHS]
Assumptions:
I. Mosquito spreads fatal diseases and step to control mosquito breeding can prevents the spreads of the diseases.
II. Unused/broken articles are capable of holding rain water.
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:
Explanation:
Why did the DHS need to issue the notice? How can these initiatives save people from the fatal diseases ? Obviously I is the assumption behind it. Again, how can unused/broken articles lying on the roof can be mosquito-- friendly? Obviously, II is the assumption behind it.
- 6. Statement:
The Law Commission of India has called for sweeping changes in life insurance laws not only to promote insurance business in the country but also to protect policy holders from hassles in claiming settlements.
Assumption
I.The interests of policy holders had not been entirely satisfied particularly in the area of claims settlement.
II. Sweeping changes in life insurance laws are possible.
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:
Explanation:
Why was the need felt make the change ? There was certainly something dissatisfactory. Hence I is the assumption behind it. II is obvious.
- 7. Statement:
'' Are you creative and outgoing? Do you enjoy communicating ideas and working with others? A career in photography offers the opportunity to create art and work in a rewarding professional field of endeavor. '' ---An advertisement
Assumption
I. Making commercial quality photographers requires technical expertise and creativity.
II. There are some people who want to be successful photographer.
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 rejected because nothing has been told about technical expertise .The advertisement must have been targeted at the people who want to be successful photographer. Hence II is an assumption.
- 8. Statement:
'' If you are serious about professional photography and committed to taking the next step, Advanced Studies Classes at photography institute will teach you what you need to know to get started.''--- A tells B
Assumption
I. Those who are looking for a stepping- stone to gain confidence and knowledge need training classes.
II. Professional photographers at the institute offer hands -on instruction, opportunities to enhance portfolios, and lifelong contacts that can help students build careers in photography.
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 I is implicit.
Explanation:
The person A is certainly assuming that get started one needs some teaching. Hence I is clearly an assumption. But nothing is said about professional photographers' contribution. Hence II is not an assumption.
- 9. Statement ::
'' If you are selling your car/vehicle,retain copies of identification documents with photographs of buyer, such as driving license,ration card,election ID card etc. A simple way to fight terror.'' --- A notice issued in public interest by city police X
Assumption ::
I.The vehicles people want to sell could be misused by terrorists.
II. Each and every individual wants to buy old cars/ vehicles.
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 I is implicit.
Explanation:
Why retain a photograph document ? So that it comes handy in fighting terror. In other words, who knows the buyer may be a terrorism. Hence I is implicit. II is beside the statement .
- 10. Statement:
I will not resign until proved guilty.-- A politician in his speech
Assumption
I. There are demands for his resignation.
II.There are some charges leveled against the politician.
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:
Explanation:
If there were no demands for resignation, why would the politician say,'' I will not resign'' ? Hence I is implicit . Again, he talks of being proved guilty. A proof of guilty comes only after the levelling of charges. Hence II is implicit.
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