Statement and Assumption Questions

• Critical reasoning — identify implicit assumptions: Statement: The entire North India, including Delhi and neighbouring states, remained without power for the whole day of 19 December as the northern grid supplying electricity to seven states collapsed yet again. Assumptions: I. The northern grid had collapsed earlier. II. A multi-state grid system is an ineffective way to supply power.
• Critical reasoning — identify implicit assumptions: Statement: “Believe me, I have read it in newspaper X.” Assumptions: I. Newspaper X provides reliable information. II. I am reporting the content exactly as it appeared in newspaper X.
• Critical reasoning — identify implicit assumptions: Statement: Many people have expressed surprise because the princess has broken the royal tradition of marriage by choosing a commoner as her life partner. Assumptions: I. People expect royal families to observe customs and traditions. II. People still value the “purity of royal blood” and high social status in royal marriages.
• Critical reasoning — identify implicit assumptions: Statement: Highly brilliant and industrious students do not always excel in written examinations. Assumptions: I. Written examinations are good mainly for mediocre students. II. Brilliant and industrious students cannot always write good answers in the exam.
• Critical reasoning — identify implicit assumptions: Statement: All employees are notified that the organisation will provide transport facilities at half cost from the nearby railway station to the office, except for those who already receive a travelling allowance. Assumptions: I. Most employees will travel by the office transport. II. Those who receive a travelling allowance will not read such notices.
• Critical reasoning — identify implicit assumptions: Statement: The government has decided to hold employers responsible for deducting tax at source (TDS) for all their employees. Assumptions: I. Employers may still not arrange to deduct tax at source for their employees. II. Employees may not allow their employers to deduct tax at source.
• Critical reasoning — identify implicit assumptions: Statement: “Whenever you have any doubt on this subject, you may refer to the book by Enn and Enn.” Assumptions: I. The book by Enn and Enn is available for consultation. II. There is no other book on this subject.
• Critical reasoning — identify implicit assumptions: Statement: “I can take you quickly from Kanpur to Lucknow by my cab, but you must pay me double the normal charges.” Assumptions: I. Normally, it takes more time to reach Lucknow from Kanpur. II. People want to reach quickly but they will not pay extra money for it.
• Critical reasoning — identify implicit assumptions: Statement: “I would like to study the impact of pay revision on job satisfaction of employees,” A tells B. Assumptions: I. Job satisfaction can be measured. II. A has the necessary competence to undertake such a study.
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: “In the recently imposed war, global public opinion was dishonoured by the economically strong and scientifically advanced superpower.” Which of the following assumptions are implicit in the above statement?
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: “How is it that the village is not shown in this so-called official map of this district?” Identify which assumptions the speaker must be making.
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: “The cost of living has gone up in India.” Which assumptions logically underlie this statement?
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: “No budgetary provision for appointing additional faculty will be made, given the institute’s changed financial priorities.” Which assumptions are implicit here?
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: “The economic condition of the country has gone from bad to worse.” Which assumptions are being made, if any?
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Argument: “Science is like a news agency. Its information is extraordinarily reliable due to verification methods and longevity. Therefore, science should be read with as much interest as we read news.” Which assumptions are implicit?
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: “Deepak has a large collection of books and keeps purchasing new books to add to his collection.” Which assumptions are implicit?
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Advertisement excerpt: “Wanted: unmarried, presentable, matriculate girls (18–21), able to speak fluent English, to be taken as models.” Which assumptions are implicit in this advertisement?
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: “There has been a remarkable increase in air traffic in India during the past few years.” Which assumptions are implicit in this observation?
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Suggestion in a company: “Blue tie would help us identify our staff from others.” Which assumptions are implicit in this suggestion?
• Critical Reasoning — Assumptions Statement: A advises B, “If you want to study Accounts, join Institute Y.” Assumptions to evaluate: I. Institute Y provides good Accounts education. II. B is likely to listen to A’s advice.