Statement and Assumption Questions

• Statement: The average American can afford hobbies that a typical middle-class Indian can only dream of. Assumptions: I. There is much difference in material circumstances between India and the US. II. Economic prosperity offers a conducive climate for a variety of interests to flourish.
• Statement: Banking has traditionally been a highly-sought-after career because of its stability and the growth prospects it offers. Assumptions: I. People of modern times do not value stability any longer. II. People love stability but not stagnation.
• Statement: "Well, if we accept all the demands - we'll end up with 763 new states!" --- A caption in a cartoon Assumptions: I. Demands have been voiced for the creation of 763 states. II. The demands of new states is hitting the headlines.
• Statement: "I am actually enjoying my experience in the forest and even my health is quite fine." ---A message from a hostage Assumptions: I. The well-wishers of the hostage may panic. II. The well- wishers of the hostage may go into a frenzy.
• Statement: Keeping in mind the visual aspects of theatre, only selected incidents of Buddha's life have been taken. Assumptions: I. The romantic aspect of Buddha's life will be show in the play. II. Not every aspect of one's life is worthy of being enacted on the stage.
• Statement: "If the play on Buddha is received well, we may even do a play on the life of Lord Krishna and Ram."---- A director Assumptions: I. If one play goes well, then other also will. II. The success of this play will be an indication of the people's taste.
• Statement: In order to check incidents of fire in the Walled City area, godowns of hazardous chemicals and paper of the area will be shifted to Narela and Ghazipur respectively. Assumptions: I. Incidents of fire cannot occur in Narela or Ghazipur. II. Paper is a highly combustible material.
• Statement: Despite strong opposition , the controversial Prohibition of Forcible Conversion of Religion Bill was passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the AIDMK and the BJP outvoting the combined opposition of the DMK, the Congress, the Pattali Makkal Katchi and the Left parties.-----A news Assumptions: I. Conversion create resentment among several section and also inflame religious passion, leading to communal clashes. II. Conversions only lead to the isolation of the converted. III. Strong opposition puts hindrance before a bill in taking final shape.
• Statement: Detergents should be used to clean clothes. Assumptions: I. Detergents form lather II. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt.
• Statement: The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents. Assumptions: I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
• Statement: The principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students. Assumptions: I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students II.The students will welcome the decision of Principal.
• Statement: His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble. Assumptions: I. He may incur loss on his investment II. He may gain from his investment.
• Statement: Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities. Assumptions: I. It is impossible to put an end to terrorist activities. II. Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on
• Statement: Why don't you go to the court if the employer dies not pay you the Provident Funds contribution? Assumptions: I. Courts can intervene in matters of dispute between employer and employees II. It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund contribution to the Employees.
• Statement: Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition Assumptions: I. People like a glowing complexion II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.
• Statement: The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. Asked the workers' union to call of strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory. Assumptions: I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers's union.
• Statement: "I have not received telephone bills for nine months inspite of several complaints" --------A telephone customer's letter to the editor of a daily. Assumptions: I. Every customer has a right to get bills regularly from the telephone company. II. The customer's complaints point to defect in the services which is expected to be corrected.
• Statement: This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers Assumptions: I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers. II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.
• Statement: Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools Assumptions: I. Mid-day meals will attract the children to the schools II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools.
• Statement: Traffic jams on most of the roads in the city have become a regular feature during monsoon. Assumption: I. Material used for road construction cannot withstand the fury of monsoon resulting into innumerable pot holes on the roads. II Number of vehicles coming on the roads is much more in monsoon as compared to other seasons.