Statement and Assumption Questions

• Statement Fast Track Objective Arithmetic published by 'Arihant Publication' can do wonders for those preparing for objective competitive exams, an advertisement in newspaper 'X'. Assumptions I. Arithmetic is asked in objective competitive exams. II. Fast objective Arithmetic is the only book on Arithmetic published by Arihant Publication. III. People read newspaper 'X'.
• Statement Congress has crossed all the limits of corruption and this is the reason why people vote out congress and bring back BJP into power. Lal Krishna Advani tells in a press conference. Assumptions I. An honest Government is needed. II. BJP is honest III. No any other party should fight in upcoming election.
• Statement "If Mr 'X' does not mend his ways. I will call the police. Assumptions I. Mr. 'X' may mend his ways. II. The police may help me. III. Mr 'X' was my friend in past.
• Statement You should not drink. You must take care of your health, Ramesh tells his friend Ravi. Assumptions I. Ravi will need to Ramesh's a advice. II. Ramesh knows the ill effects of drinking. III. Drinking is not good for health.
• Statement The company has decided to increase the price of all its product to tackle the precarious financial position. Assumptions I. The company may be able to wipe out the entire losses incurred earlier by the decision. II. The buyer may continue to buy its product even after the increase. III. The company has adequate resource to continue production for few more months.
• Statement The State Government has unilaterally increased octroi by 5% on all commodities entiering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government. Assumptions I. The State Government may be able to implement its decision. II. The Central Government may agree to support the State Government's decision. III. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount through the additional octroi.
• Statement The Central Government has directed the State Government to reduce the Government expenditure in view of the serious resource crunch and it may not be able to sanction every additional grant to the states for the next six months. Assumptions I. The State Government is totally dependent on the Central Government for its expenditure. II. The Central Government has reviewed the expenditure account of the State Government. III. The State Government will abide by the directives.
• Statement "Buy 'Y' TV for better sound quality.", an advertisement. Assumptions I. 'Y' TV is the only TV in the market II. 'Y' TV is the costliest. III. People generally ignore such advertisements.
• Statement "Look at her audacity Madhu had not replied to my letter", A tells B. Assumptions I. Madhu received his letter. II. Madhu did not receive his letter. III. The letter was sent by post.
• Statement She had the ability to be a very good singer but she could not explore herself in that direction, A tells B about D. Assumptions I. D is a male. II. D is female. III. A and B are close friends.
• Statement "Use 'Nova' cold cream for fair complexion.", an advertisement. Assumptions I. People like to use cream for fair complexion. II. People are easily fooled. III. People respond to the advertisements.
• Statement "Since no university has responded to our proposal, we shall not depute any faculty member on the course this year". Assumptions I. The proposal has been received by the universities. II. The proposal had also indicate financial provision. III. The proposal was unanimously approved by state Government also.
• Statement "We must introduce objective type tests to reform improve our examination system for admission to MBA", the chairman of the admission committee tells the committee. Assumptions I. The admission at present is directly through interview. II. The admission committee is desirous of improving the admission exams. III. The chairman himself is an MBA.
• Statement The electricity company informed consumers through a notice that those whose did not pay their bills by the due date would be charged penalty for every day of default. Assumptions I. Money collected as penalty would compensate for the losses incurred due to delay in making payment in bills II. People generally read notice. III. Majority of people would pay their bills by the due date to avoid penalty.
• Statement "In our report published last week, the name of the author was miss-spelt. We regret the error", a magazine editor. Assumptions I. The name of the author was not easy to spell. II. Publishing correct name of author is not as important as the quality if the article. III. Publishing correct name of authors is desirable.
• Statement A group of friends decided to go for a picnic to Avon during the next holiday season to avoid crowd of people. Assumptions I. Generally many people do not go to Avon. II. People prefer other sports to Avon. III. Many people know about Avon.
• Statement The telephone company informed the subscribes through a notification that those who don't pay their bills by the due date will be charged penalty for every defaulting day. Assumptions I. Majority of the people may pay their bills by the due date to avoid penalty. II. The money collected as penalty may settle off the losses due to the delayed payments. III. People generally pay heed to such notices.
• Statement Considering the tickets sold during the last seven days the circus authorities decided to continue the show for another fortnight which include two weekends. Assumptions I. People may not turn up on week days. II. The average number of people who will be visiting circus will be more or less same as that of the last seven days. III. There may not be enough response at other places.
• Statement "Slogans against smoking in office should be put on the notice board", An employee in one office suggests. Assumptions I. The employee felt that his suggestion will be considered. II. People smoke in the office. III. Some people will stop smoking in the office after reading the slogans.
• Statement Unable to manage with the present salary, Tarun joined another company. Assumptions I. The new company has better work environment. II. The present company offers moderate pay packet. III. The new company offers higher salary to the all its employees.