Statement and Assumption problems
- 1. 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'.
Options- A. Only Assumption III is implicit
- B. Only Assumption I is implicit
- C. Only Assumption II is implicit
- D. I and III are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: I and III are implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit as the advertisement suggests to read the given book for objective competitive exams. Assumption II is invalid because it has no relation with the given statement. Assumption III will be implicit because only then the advertisement makes sense.
- 2. 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.
Options- A. II and III are implicit
- B. Only III is implicit
- C. Only I is implicit
- D. I and II are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: I and II are implicit
Explanation:
Because congress in involved in corruption, the the statement suggest to vote congress out of power. It mean need of the honest Government is hidden is the statement. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II is implicit as statement suggests the BJP as a substitute for the corrupt Government of congress. Assumption III has no connection at all with the given Government.
- 3. 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.
Options- A. I and II are implicit
- B. II and III are implicit
- C. I and III are implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: I and II are implicit
Explanation:
'It he does not mend his ways' implies that there is a possibility for him to mend his ways. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Further, the person is depending upon the police, if he finds it necessary. It means the person must be assuming that police will help him. Hence, Assumption II is also implicit. Assumption III is nothing to do with the given statement.
- 4. 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.
Options- A. II and III are implicit
- B. None is implicit
- C. All are implicit
- D. I and III are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: All are implicit
Explanation:
Anybody advises anyone with the assumption that his advice will get proper attention from the one who hears. Without assumption so, giving advice makes no sense. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II is implicit of a thing, then he assumes that he knows about it. Assumption III is very much valid, otherwise the statement becomes meaningless.
- 5. 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.
Options- A. None is implicit
- B. II and III are implicit
- C. I and III are implicit
- D. Only II is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: None is implicit
Explanation:
None of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Assumption I is not implicit because the word 'entire' makes the assumption doubtful. Assumption II is not implicit because neither we know the quality of the product not the market for the product. Assumption III is not implicit because we cannot say anything about the quantity of resources of the company.
- 6. 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.
Options- A. All are implicit
- B. I and II are implicit
- C. None is implicit
- D. II and III are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: All are implicit
Explanation:
State Government's decision to increase octroi by 5% is based on the assumption that the State Government is competent enough to implement the decision and also get the consent of the Central Government. The hike is in view of earning additional amount.
- 7. 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.
Options- A. II and III are implicit
- B. All are implicit
- C. None is implicit
- D. Only III is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: II and III are implicit
Explanation:
The use of the word 'totally' makes the assumption doubtful. It is the given that the Central Government has directed the State Government to reduce its expenditure account and also the State Government will abide by the directives.
- 8. 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.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. Only III is implicit
- D. None is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: None is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is invalid because of the word 'only' Assumption II is has also no connection with the given statement. So, Assumption II also become invalid. In case of III, we can say that an advertisement is given to get desired response and not to be ignored. Hence, Assumption III again is an invalid assumption.
- 9. 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.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. Only III is implicit
- D. All are implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Only I is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit as A has categorically states the Madhu has not replied to his letter, it means that she received his letter. Assumption II is invalid because of the correctness of Assumptions I and III are not implicit as it has no relation with the given statement.
- 10. 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.
Options- A. Only III is implicit
- B. I and III are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. None is implicit Discuss
Correct Answer: Only II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption II is implicit because the word 'she' has been used for D . Assumption I is not implicit because of correctness of II while III is not implicit as we cannot conclude on the basis of given statement that A and B are close friends.
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