Statement and Assumption Questions

• Statement–Assumption (Staying Updated via Prime-Time TV News): Statement: “To keep myself up to date, I always watch prime-time news on television,” a candidate tells the interview board. Assumptions: I) The candidate does not read newspapers. II) Only television broadcasts recent news.
• Statement–Assumption (Brain-Drain to “Greener Pastures”): Statement: “Every year doctors, scientists, and engineers migrate from India to greener pastures.” Assumptions: I) Brain-drain has adversely affected India. II) Better pay scales and higher standards of living lure these professionals.
• Statement–Assumption (Tourism Promotion in Jammu & Kashmir): Statement: “The Government is making efforts to boost tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.” Assumptions: I) Tourism in Jammu & Kashmir has been unsatisfactory or declining in recent years and needs a boost. II) Special concessions (e.g., discounted railway fares) have already been announced.
• Statement–Assumption (Changing Fund-Raising Strategy): Statement: “If routine advertisement appeals do not yield the desired response for a fund-raising campaign, appeal to the public’s regional sentiments.” Assumptions: I) When the first strategy underperforms, it is desirable to adopt an alternative strategy. II) People are more likely to contribute money when appropriate, targeted appeals are made.
• Statement–Assumption (Stress on Indian Police): Statement: “The police in India have to cope with tremendous stress and strain while maintaining security and order.” Assumptions: I) Police in other countries do not face stress and strain while doing their duties. II) Police are expected to perform their duties without experiencing stress.
• Statement–Assumption (Absence of Local Shopping Complex): Statement: “There is no shopping complex for this colony; people have to go to the main market.” Assumptions: I) The colony may be far from the main market. II) People do not want to go to the main market.
• Statement–Assumption (Cotton Yield After Improved Seeds): Statement: “The cotton crop continues to be poor even after introducing improved seeds.” Assumptions: I) Improved seeds were expected to increase yield. II) The yield was adequate before the new seeds were introduced.
• Statement–Assumption (Educational Policy Reform): Statement: “The new educational policy envisages major modifications in the education system.” Assumptions: I) The existing education system is inconsistent with national needs. II) The present education system needs changes.
• Statement–Assumption (Politicians Become Rich by Votes): Statement: “Politicians become rich by the votes of the people.” Assumptions: I) People vote with the intention to make politicians rich. II) Politicians become rich purely by their own virtue.
• Statement–Assumption (Theoretical Education & Economic Advancement): Statement: “Theoretical education does not bring economic advancement and leads to a steady loss of confidence and money in the country.” Assumptions: I) Confidence and economic development are closely related. II) Theoretical education significantly builds confidence.
• Statement–Assumption (“Too Industrious to Be Poor”): Statement: “He is too industrious to be poor.” Assumptions: I) Very industrious people can also be poor. II) Very lazy people can also be rich.
• Statement–Assumption (Long Queue for ODI Tickets): Statement: “A very large number of people stood in the queue to buy tickets for tomorrow’s one-day international match in the city.” Assumptions: I) No other ODI will be played in the city for the next six months. II) A majority of those in the queue will succeed in getting tickets.
• Statement–Assumption (Highway Speed-Limit Boards): Statement: “Highway police put up large boards at regular intervals indicating speed limits and dangers of overspeeding.” Assumptions: I) Most motorists may adhere to speed limits upon seeing such boards. II) Motorists generally ignore such cautions and overspeed anyway.
• Statement–Assumption (Advisory to Beach Shanties in Monsoon): Statement: “The municipal corporation advised people living in shanties along the beaches to move to higher places during monsoon.” Assumptions: I) Many people living in these shanties may leave the city and relocate elsewhere in the state. II) A majority of these residents may try to relocate to higher places during monsoon.
• Statement–Assumption (Shift to Online Examinations): Statement: “Many organisations have switched over to online mode of examinations.” Assumptions: I) Candidates from all parts of the country are well-versed in using computers. II) Online examinations help recruit more capable personnel.
• Statement–Assumption (Relocating Factories to Reduce Pollution): Statement: “Government has decided to relocate all factories from the city with immediate effect to reduce pollution.” Assumptions: I) Pollution in the city is caused only by factories. II) People can manage daily travel to the relocated factories.
• Statement–Assumption (Weight Gain After Quitting Smoking): Statement: “Most people who stop smoking gain weight.” Assumptions: I) If one stops smoking, one will gain weight. II) If one does not stop smoking, one will not gain weight.
• Statement & Assumption — The organization has notified all employees that it will provide transport facilities from the nearby railway station to the office at half the cost. However, employees who already receive a traveling allowance are excluded from this concession. Which assumptions are implicit? I. Most employees will choose to travel by the office transport. II. Employees who are provided with a traveling allowance will not read such a notice.
• Statement & Assumption — A bank advertisement states: “Want to open a bank account? Just dial our ‘home service’ and we will come to your doorstep.” Which assumptions are implicit? I. There exists a segment of people who prefer or require account-opening service at home. II. Banking has become highly competitive nowadays.
• Statement & Assumption — “If degrees are delinked from jobs, boys will think thrice before joining college.” Which assumptions are implicit? I. Students (in general) pursue college education primarily to improve job prospects. II. A degree has no usefulness for getting a job.