Statement and Assumption Questions

• Statement–Assumption — “Some days you settle down peacefully with your morning coffee. Then you open the paper and the adrenaline kicks in.” Assumptions: I) Coffee and newspapers are integral to every common person’s life. II) On some days, newspapers carry sensational or stirring news. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Mr. Speight, with the help of some gunmen, arrested the Prime Minister of Fiji.” Assumptions: I) The Prime Minister was corrupt and uninterested in development. II) The democratic system in the country is very weak. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Students are not allowed to wear western dresses on the university campus.” — Vice Chancellor of a reputed university Assumptions: I) Western dresses look vulgar and encourage eve-teasing. II) If girls come in Indian dresses, they will concentrate more on studies. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Reservation policy for SC/ST should be extended for another ten years.” — Labour Minister Assumptions: I) Reservation is still necessary to uplift SC/ST communities socially and economically. II) SC/ST candidates are not capable; therefore they are given reservation. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Traffic police will be provided with alcometers to identify drunken drivers.” — Police chief Assumptions: I) Many accidents occur due to drunken driving. II) An alcometer can easily identify persons under the influence of alcohol. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — Residents of XYZ Colony agitated over irregular water supply. Assumptions: I) Agitation is the right way to secure better water supply. II) The residents suffer an acute problem of water supply. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Come and join my political campaign.” — A political leader to film stars Assumptions: I) People have greater faith in film stars. II) Film stars are strong crowd-pullers. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Nobel laureate Dr. Amartya Sen will be presented a lifetime card for free travel.” — Chairman of Indian Airlines Assumptions: I) This is a good way to advertise the company. II) Dr. Amartya Sen is the pride of India. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “There should be no screening of the film ‘Kohram’ until further decision.” — High Court order Assumptions: I) People abide by High Court decisions. II) ‘Kohram’ is an objectionable movie. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “This time, electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be used during elections.” — Chief Election Commissioner Assumptions: I) Using EVMs will reduce malpractices during counting of votes. II) EVMs are convenient for voters to use. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “The Election Commission should curtail election expenditure.” — President of India Assumptions: I) The Election Commission can be directed only by the President of India. II) The Election Commission has the authority and capacity to curtail election expenditure. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “World gold production has continued to grow irrespective of the price hike.” Assumptions: I) The quantity of gold produced does not affect its market price. II) When prices rise, production ought to be reduced. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “In a country with over 70 TV channels, hundreds of newspapers, thousands of magazines, and a surge of dotcoms, the demand for journalists will never die down.” Assumptions: I) TV channels and dotcom companies are mushrooming rapidly. II) Journalists are the pillar of democracy. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Strict action will be taken against MCD employees if found guilty of connivance in illegal encroachments.” — New Municipal Commissioner Assumptions: I) Some MCD employees indulge in corruption/collusion. II) The warning will help to minimise corruption. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Thick milk does not mean high-quality milk.” — Issued in public interest by a reputed milk company Assumptions: I) There is a prevalent misconception that thicker milk is better. II) Some companies sell adulterated thick milk. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Citizens and nations reveal their character by the way they treat their elderly and the disabled.” Assumptions: I) The elderly and disabled are the most respectable members of society. II) The elderly and disabled need society’s help/support. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Unemployment has increased in spite of the Indian economy growing well.” Assumptions: I) Economic growth is expected to create more job opportunities. II) Factors other than growth influence employment outcomes. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement: It is not unknown in India that inquiry reports—usually compiled with considerable care—are shelved and forgotten as soon as the initial public outrage dies down. Assumptions: I. The credibility of inquiry reports has considerably gone down in India. II. Inquiry reports in India are never implemented up to the expectations of the victims of a crisis. Choose the option that best identifies which assumption(s) is/are implicit.
• Statement: India is suffering because citizens have given and taken votes based on caste or religion rather than on principles. Assumptions: I. The days of value-based voting are numbered in India. II. Voting based on principles can nullify or mitigate the problems created by caste- and religion-based politics. Choose the option that best identifies which assumption(s) is/are implicit.
• Statement: “Our population is now 100 crore. Let’s have small families for a stronger India.” — a public (nasal) message sent by MTNL. Assumptions: I. Public messages sent through mass communication media are effective tools to achieve behavioral change. II. Runaway population growth is a major cause of worry for the government. Choose the option that best identifies which assumption(s) is/are implicit.