Statement and Assumption Questions

• Statement–Assumption — “The finance ministry reported a huge revenue deficit because customs and excise performed badly due to severe industrial slowdown.” Assumptions: I. Customs and excise form a significant part of government revenue. II. Collections from customs/excise are strongly linked to industrial performance.
• Statement–Assumption — “If you are a middleman, the Internet’s cheaper prices and faster services can dis-intermediate you.” Assumptions: I. Middlemen are usually a hindrance to an efficient economy. II. Middlemen’s role is to intermediate transactions between producers and consumers.
• Statement–Assumption — “The Net has many useless sites; www.bigwaste.com is one of them—the difference is, it openly admits being a big waste of time.” Assumptions: I. Most websites claim to be useful even when they are not. II. The Net has no mechanism to distinguish useless sites from useful ones.
• Statement–Assumption — DMRC chairman: “We are in talks with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for the second tranche of Rs 1,600 crore.” Assumptions: I) DMRC has already received the first tranche of the JBIC loan. II) Talks for receiving the first tranche of the JBIC loan have been finalised. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “In every community where we sell our brands, we must remember we do not do business in markets; we do business in societies.” — A marketer Assumptions: I) Shops and markets are of no use in selling a brand. II) Understanding social behaviour is essential for marketers. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Consumers are often deceived by terms like ‘goods once sold will not be taken back’ or ‘goods transported at owner’s risk’.” Assumptions: I) Because of such phrases, consumers hesitate to seek compensation. II) Such phrases do not grant a blanket exemption to the seller or transporter. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• 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).