Statement and Assumption Questions

• Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Statement: “Present-day education is in shambles and the country is going to the dogs.” Assumptions to test: I. A good education system is essential for the well-being of a nation. II. A good education alone is sufficient for the well-being of a nation.
• Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Statement: “If the city bus that runs between Ram Nagar and Sant Colony is extended to Vasant Vihar, it will be convenient.” — Appeal by residents of Ram Nagar to the city bus company. Assumptions to test: I. The convenience of the bus company is much more important than consumers’ needs. II. The bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of Sant Colony residents.
• Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Instructional sequence: “If Rajan has finished reading the instructions, then let him begin the activities accordingly.” Assumptions to test: I. Rajan would understand the instructions. II. Rajan is capable of performing the activities.
• Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Public appeal: “The civic authority appeals to reduce water usage as there may be an acute shortage in the coming weeks.” Assumptions to test: I. There will be no rain in the near future. II. People are ready to follow the authority’s advice.
• Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Remark by a college student: “Everyone desires to buy a personal computer.” Assumptions to test: I. Personal computers are not a need but a luxury. II. Using personal computers improves the quality of skill.
• Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Institute director's claim: “It has become a necessity to computerize all the functions of our Institute to maintain the present position.” Assumptions to test: I. Unless computerized, the Institute will fall behind in the race. II. The Institute’s functions are too complex to be handled manually.
• Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Seller’s response: “The product X you asked for is not with us but can be made available against a firm order from you.” Assumptions to test: I. Product X is not in great demand. II. Product X is out of stock because a new model is coming up.
• Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Advertisement: “X air-conditioner — the largest selling name with the largest range.” Assumptions to test: I. X air-conditioner is the only brand with wide variations. II. There is demand for air-conditioners in the market.
• Critical Reasoning — Implicit Assumptions Official notice: “The Ministry has announced an economic package to support voluntary organisations.” Assumptions to test: I. Voluntary organisations do not need such support. II. The Government was not supporting voluntary organisations earlier.
• Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement: “Though the candidates have been instructed to bring pencils, yet provide some pencils with each invigilator.” (Instruction to test administration staff) Assumptions: I. Pencils are in short supply. II. All the candidates will bring a pencil.
• Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement: “If you want timely completion of work, provide independent cabins,” an employee tells the Director. Assumptions: I. There are not enough cabins at present. II. The presence of others hinders timely completion of work.
• Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement: No regular funds have been provided for welfare activities in this year’s factory budget. Assumptions: I. The factory does not desire to carry out welfare this year. II. Budgetary provision is necessary for carrying out welfare activities.
• Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement: A TV host announces: “We will contact viewers between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and lucky ones will win fabulous prizes.” Assumptions: I. People may remain indoors to receive the phone call. II. More people may start watching the programme.
• Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement: The electric supply corporation has decided to open a few more bill-collection centres in the business district. Assumptions: I. People in the area may welcome the decision. II. Henceforth customers may require less time to pay electricity bills.
• Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement (School notice): “A visit of school children to a forest has been arranged to widen their knowledge of natural resources.” Assumptions: I. Forests are full of natural resources. II. Children are likely to learn from interacting with a new environment.
• Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement: “There is no reason to rule out the possibility of life on Mars. Therefore, exploration of that planet has to be undertaken.” Assumptions: I. There is life on Mars. II. Searching for life is a sufficient reason to undertake space exploration.
• Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement (Advertisement claim): “Use PVC pipes, which have 10 years longer life than any other.” Assumptions: I. People prefer only those pipes which are durable. II. Other pipes are not durable.
• Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement: The Union Government will withdraw existing tax relief on various small-savings schemes in a phased manner to augment tax collection. Assumptions: I. People may still keep money in small-savings schemes and also pay taxes. II. Total tax collection may increase substantially.
• Critical Reasoning – Implicit Assumptions Statement: “Read this notice before entering the club.” Assumptions: I. People are literate (able to read the notice). II. No blind person comes to the club.
• Critical reasoning — identify implicit assumptions Statement: “Wanted a two-bedroom flat in the Court area for immediate possession.” — an advertisement in the classifieds. Assumptions to evaluate: I. Flats exist in the Court area (so a request there is meaningful). II. Some readers will respond to the advertisement. III. Placing such classified advertisements is a common practice for this purpose.