Statement and Assumption Questions

• Statement: Fast Track Objective Arithmetic published by Arihant Publication can do wonders for those preparing for objective competitive exams (advertised in newspaper X). Assumptions: I. Arithmetic is asked in objective competitive exams. II. Fast Objective Arithmetic is the only Arithmetic book by Arihant. III. People read newspaper X. Choose the option that identifies the implicit assumption or assumptions.
• Statement: A political leader says: Congress has crossed all limits of corruption; therefore people should vote out Congress and bring BJP into power. Assumptions: I. An honest government is needed. II. BJP is honest. III. No other party should contest the upcoming election. Choose the option that identifies the implicit assumption or assumptions.
• 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 the past. Choose the option that identifies the implicit assumption or assumptions.
• Statement: You should not drink. You must take care of your health, says Ramesh to his friend Ravi. Assumptions: I. Ravi will heed Ramesh’s advice. II. Ramesh knows the ill effects of drinking. III. Drinking is not good for health. Choose the option that identifies the implicit assumption or assumptions.
• Statement–Assumption (Price Hike to Fix Finances): Statement: The company has decided to increase the price of all its products to tackle its precarious financial position. Assumptions: I) The company may be able to wipe out the entire past losses through this decision. II) Buyers may continue to purchase the company's products even after the price increase. III) The company has adequate resources to continue production for a few more months.
• Statement–Assumption (State Octroi Hike Without Central Approval): Statement: The State Government has unilaterally increased octroi by 5% on all commodities entering 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 a considerable amount through the additional octroi.
• Statement–Assumption (Centre Directs States to Cut Spending): Statement: The Central Government has directed State Governments to reduce expenditure due to a serious resource crunch and may not sanction additional grants to states for the next six months. Assumptions: I) State Governments are totally dependent on the Centre for their expenditure. II) The Central Government has reviewed State expenditure accounts. III) State Governments will abide by the directives.
• Statement–Assumption (Ad Claim: “Buy Y TV for better sound quality”): 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–Assumption (“Look at her audacity—Madhu has not replied to my letter”): Statement: “Look at her audacity—Madhu has not replied to my letter,” says A to B. Assumptions: I) Madhu received A’s letter. II) Madhu did not receive A’s letter. III) The letter was sent by post.
• Statement–Assumption (Pronoun Clue About D’s Gender): 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 a female. III) A and B are close friends.
• Statement–Assumption (Ad Claim: “Use Nova cold cream for fair complexion”): Statement: “Use ‘Nova’ cold cream for fair complexion,” an advertisement. Assumptions: I) People like to use creams to attain a fair complexion. II) People are easily fooled. III) People respond to advertisements.
• Statement–Assumption (No University Responded → No Deputation): 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 also indicated financial provisions. III) The proposal was unanimously approved by the State Government.
• Statement–Assumption (Introduce Objective Tests for MBA Admissions): Statement: “We must introduce objective-type tests to reform and improve our examination system for admission to the MBA,” says the chairman to the admission committee. Assumptions: I) Admissions at present are conducted directly through interviews. II) The admission committee is desirous of improving admission examinations. III) The chairman himself is an MBA.
• Statement–Assumption (Penalty for Late Electricity Bill Payments): Statement: The electricity company announced via notice: consumers who do not pay their bills by the due date will be charged a penalty for every day of default. Assumptions: I) Money collected as penalty will compensate losses caused by delayed payments. II) People generally read such notices. III) A majority will pay by the due date to avoid the penalty.
• Statement–Assumption (Editor’s Regret for Misspelt Author Name): Statement: “In our report published last week, the name of the author was miss-spelt. We regret the error,” says a magazine editor. Assumptions: I) The author’s name was not easy to spell. II) Publishing the correct name is less important than the quality of the article. III) Publishing the correct name of authors is desirable and expected.
• Statement–Assumption (Choosing Avon for Picnic to Avoid Crowd): Statement: A group of friends decided to go for a picnic to Avon during the next holiday season to avoid the crowd. Assumptions: I) Generally, fewer people go to Avon (it is less crowded than alternatives). II) People prefer other spots to Avon. III) Many people know about Avon.
• Statement–Assumption (Telephone Penalty Notice for Late Bill Payment): Statement: The telephone company notified subscribers that those who do not pay by the due date will be charged a penalty for every defaulting day. Assumptions: I) A majority will pay by the due date to avoid the penalty. II) The money collected as penalty will offset losses due to delayed payments. III) People generally pay heed to such notices.
• Statement–Assumption (Circus Extends Show for Two More Weeks): Statement: Considering the tickets sold during the last seven days, the circus authorities decided to continue the show for another fortnight including two weekends. Assumptions: I) People may not turn up on weekdays. II) The average number of visitors over the next fortnight will be similar to the last seven days (especially around weekends). III) There may not be enough response at other locations.
• Statement–Assumption (Put Anti-Smoking Slogans on Office Notice Board): Statement: “Slogans against smoking in office should be put on the notice board,” suggests an employee. Assumptions: I) The suggestion will be considered by the management. II) People do smoke in the office. III) Some people will stop or reduce smoking after reading the slogans.
• Statement–Assumption (Tarun Switches Job Due to Low Salary): Statement: Unable to manage with the present salary, Tarun joined another company. Assumptions: I) The new company has a better work environment. II) The present company offers only a moderate pay packet. III) The new company offers a higher salary to all its employees.