Statement and Assumption Questions

• Statement: The largest computer manufacturer slashed prices of most desktop models by about 15% with immediate effect. Assumptions: I. The company may incur heavy losses because of the price cuts. II. Sales of the company’s desktops may increase in the near future.
• Statement: Mohan asked his mother to arrange food for about thirty persons because he invited all his friends to celebrate his birthday. Assumptions: I. Most of Mohan’s friends are likely to come to his house on his birthday. II. There will not be more than thirty attendees at the party.
• Statement: A very large number of aspiring students applied for admission to the professional courses run by the renowned college in town. Assumptions: I. All applicants may be able to get admission to the college. II. The admission process adopted by the renowned college may be fair to all applicants.
• Statement: The state administration banned the gathering of more than fifty people at any place during the visit of foreign dignitaries to the city. Assumptions: I. People may avoid gathering at any place in the city during the period of the visit of foreign dignitaries. II. Many people may ignore the prohibitory orders and gather to get a glimpse of the dignitaries. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: The Government decided to levy a toll tax of Rs 100 for every vehicle using the superhighway connecting the two big cities of the state. Assumptions: I. A majority of vehicles traveling between these two cities may not use the superhighway. II. The Government may not be able to recover the construction cost of the superhighway from toll collections. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: The teachers of all degree colleges went on an indefinite strike in protest against the Government's decision to postpone the pay revision to next year. Assumptions: I. The Government may suspend all the striking teachers. II. The Government may still revise the pay of college teachers in the current year. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: The railway authority has rescheduled the departure time of many long-distance trains and published the revised timings on its official website. Assumptions: I. Passengers may note the change in departure times from the website. II. Passengers may be able to notice the change in time and board their respective trains before departure. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: “X chocolate is an ideal gift for someone you love,” says an advertisement. Assumptions: I. People generally give gifts to their loved ones. II. Advertisements like this can influence people's choices. III. Chocolate is acceptable as a gift item. Which of the above assumptions are implicit?
• Statement: Prabodh wrote a second letter to his mother after a month because he did not receive any reply to the first letter. Assumptions: I. Prabodh’s mother did not receive the first letter. II. Letters generally reach within a fortnight under normal circumstances. III. His mother usually replies to his letters promptly. Which of the above assumptions are implicit?
• Statement: “A: I want to present a novel written by Prem Chand to Amar on his birthday,” says A to B. Assumptions: I. Amar does not own any novel written by Prem Chand. II. A novel is an acceptable birthday gift. III. A will be invited by Amar to the birthday celebration. Which of the above assumptions are implicit?
• Statement: “The employees’ association has appealed to the manager of company S to introduce a written examination for clerical recruitment to prevent selection of incompetent persons.” Assumptions: I. Until now, company S selected candidates without a written examination. II. A written examination can help identify competent persons for clerical roles. III. At higher organizational levels, a written examination may not be very useful. Which of the above assumptions are implicit?
• Statement: The residents of a locality have written to the municipal corporation requesting the immediate restoration of normal drinking water supply, stating that the present supply is clearly inadequate. Assumptions: I. The corporation may not take any action on the letter. II. The municipality has sufficient water resources and distribution capacity to meet the locality's normal demand. III. In the past, the water supply to this area used to be adequate (i.e., “normal” level existed earlier). Which of the above assumptions are implicit in the statement?
• Statement: Many people fell ill after eating the meal served at a wedding reception and were rushed to nearby Government and private hospitals for treatment. Assumptions: I. Relatives of the affected people may refuse to take them to Government hospitals. II. Nearby hospitals may be capable of attending to (and treating) all the affected people. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: The Government has announced an incentive package for setting up new business ventures in rural areas and has promised uninterrupted power supply to all such units. Assumptions: I. The Government may be able to supply adequate, uninterrupted power to these units. II. People living in rural areas may welcome this decision and show interest in setting up ventures. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: The municipal authority blocked traffic in and around the temple on the main festival day. Assumptions: I. A very large number of devotees are likely to visit the temple on the main festival day. II. People travelling to areas near the temple may postpone their journey by a day unless the visit is very urgent. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: The Government has instructed all private schools in the city to maintain the current fee levels for at least two more years. Assumptions: I. Private schools may not follow the instruction because they are not dependent on Government funds. II. Parents of students in private schools may still be eager to pay higher fees. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: The municipal authority has decided to demolish the old bridge on a busy road in order to construct a new flyover. Assumptions: I. The traffic department can divert vehicles through alternate routes during demolition and construction. II. People travelling in nearby areas may stage protests against the decision. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: “We need to appoint more teachers,” the principal informs the school staff. Assumptions: I. Suitable teachers are available in the hiring market. II. The present teachers are not good (i.e., their quality is inadequate). Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: “In case of any difficulty about this case, you may contact our company’s lawyer.” Assumptions: I. Every company has a lawyer of its own. II. The company’s lawyer is thoroughly briefed about this specific case. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?
• Statement: “I can take you quickly from Kanpur to Lucknow by my car, but then you must pay me double the normal charges.” Assumptions: I. Normally, it takes more time to travel from Kanpur to Lucknow by usual means. II. People want to reach quickly but will not pay extra money for it. Which of the above assumptions is implicit in the statement?