Statement and Assumption Questions

• Statement–Assumption — “If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.” Assumptions: I. To pass the examination, he must be intelligent (intelligence is necessary). II. He will, in fact, pass the examination.
• Statement–Assumption — “The government has decided to disinvest a large chunk of its equity in select public sector undertakings (PSUs) for better fiscal management.” Assumptions: I. Proceeds from disinvestment may substantially reduce the mounting fiscal deficit. II. There will be adequate market demand for these PSU shares at acceptable prices.
• Statement–Assumption — Advertisement: “Use our product to improve your child’s memory. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects.” Assumptions: I. People prefer medical products that are useful and free from harmful side effects. II. Many parents consider improving a child’s memory to be important.
• Statement–Assumption — “If it is easy to become an engineer, I do not want to be an engineer.” Assumptions: I) An individual aspires to be a professional. II) People desire achievements that are hard earned. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Kartik left for Delhi on Tuesday by train to attend a function on Friday at his uncle’s house.” Assumptions: I) Kartik may reach Delhi on Wednesday. II) Kartik may reach Delhi before Friday. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Residents are advised to use mosquito repellents or sleep under nets as many people are suffering from malaria.” — Civic authority advisory Assumptions: I) Local residents can afford repellents or nets. II) Some people may ignore the advice due to other pressing needs. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Many historians have done more harm than good by distorting truth.” Assumptions: I) People believe what historians report. II) Historians are seldom expected to depict the truth. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “It is surprising that India beat Australia even after a follow-on; this is only the second time in the history of Test cricket.” Assumptions: I) Winning after enforcing/facing a follow-on is possible. II) India cannot repeat such a victory again. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “We must appoint more subordinate officers on our office staff,” said the manager to the chairman. Assumptions: I) Suitable subordinate officers are available for recruitment. II) The present office staff is inefficient. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Even after retirement from international cricket, the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ is in controversy again; this time he targeted Sachin Tendulkar through his book ‘Controversially Yours’.” — about Shoaib Akhtar Assumptions: I) Shoaib Akhtar does not play Test cricket now. II) One can target anybody through one’s writing. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “The Government has decided to hold employers responsible for deducting tax at source (TDS) for all employees.” Assumptions: I) Employers may still not arrange TDS for their employees. II) Employees may not allow employers to deduct TDS. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “X Airlines has increased passenger fares by 15% with immediate effect.” Assumptions: I) Demand for X Airlines seats may remain largely unchanged despite the hike. II) Other airlines may also increase passenger fares. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — Bank advertisement: “Our bank provides all your banking requirements in one location.” Assumptions: I) Customers prefer to handle all banking transactions at a single place. II) The advertisement can attract people to transact with the bank. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela the President.” Assumptions: I) Only those imprisoned for 27 years will become President. II) To become President, imprisonment is a qualification. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “There has been a remarkable increase in air traffic in India during the past few years.” Assumptions: I) Travelling by air has become a status symbol. II) A large number of people are now able to afford air travel. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “A good executive has to be task-oriented as well as people-oriented.” Assumptions: I) Some executives are people-oriented. II) Some executives are not people-oriented. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.” Assumptions: I) The person seeking information can read. II) There are other books available on this issue. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Let us announce attractive incentives for better performance.” Assumptions: I) Incentive schemes do not work in the long run. II) Performance can be improved. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — “Why do not you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year?” Assumptions: I) Anthony is not from the same city. II) Unless invited, Anthony will not attend the party. Choose the implicit assumption(s).
• Statement–Assumption — Notice at park entrance: “Pets are not allowed in the park premises.” Choose the implicit assumption.