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In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.

Question 1
Statement: This book is so prepared that even a layman can study science in the absence of a teacher. 
Assumptions:

I.   A layman wishes to study science without a teacher. 
II.  A teacher may not always be available to teach science. 
III. A layman generally finds it difficult to learn science on its own.

A
Only I and II are implicit
B
Only II and III are implicit
C
Only I and III are implicit
D
All are implicit
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option B

Clearly, the statement is made to impress the usefulness of the book. It does not mention the desire of a layman. So, I is not implicit. Also, the book is intended to guide one when a teacher is not available. So, both II and III are implicit.

Question 2
Statement: "We do not want you to see our product on newspaper, visit our shop to get a full view." - An advertisement. 
Assumptions: 

I.   People generally decide to purchase any product after seeing the name in the advertisement. 
II.  Uncommon appeal may attract the customers. 
III. People may come to see the product.

A
None is implicit
B
Only I and II are implicit
C
Only II and III are implicit
D
All are implicit
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option C

It can be inferred from the statement that people also like to see a product before buying. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement is just an attempt to arouse the people to come and see the shop. So, both II and III are implicit.

Question 3
Statement: There is big boom in drug business and a number of jhuggi-jhopari dwellers in Delhi can be seen pedalling with small pouches of smack and brown sugar. 
Assumptions: 

I.   Drug addiction is increasing in the country, specially in the capital. 
II.  All the big dons involved in the smuggling of drugs live in jhuggi-jhopari areas. 
III. Most of the jhuggi-jhopari dwellers would do anything for money.

A
Only I is implicit
B
Only II is implicit
C
Only III is implicit
D
Only I and III are implicit
E
Either I or III is implicit
Correct Answer: Option D

The statement talks of boom in drug business and cites examples from the capital city. This makes I implicit. Further, it is given that most jhuggi-jhopari dwellers are seen to indulge in transactions of drug pouches. This implies that they give in to their lust for money quite easily and do not hesitate to get involved in illegal activities for the same. So, III is implicit while II is not.

Question 4
Statement : Inspite of the heavy rains the traffic  has not been disrupted this year.
Assumptions : 

I.The traffic is disrupted in rainy seasons only.
II. Rains do not affect traffic movement.
III.Adequate precautions were taken for traffic management during rainy seasons.

A
Only I is implicit.
B
Only I and II are implicit.
C
Only III is implicit.
D
Only II and III are implicit.
E
None is implicit.
Correct Answer: Option C

The Statement expresses surprise at the traffic situation remaining normal even after rains. This means that rains affect traffic. So, II is not implicit. But this does not mean that only rains affect traffic. So, I is also not implicit. Since the traffic was not affected during rains as expected, so, III is implicit.

Question 5
Statement : "Do not lean out of the moving train." - A warning in the railway compartment.
Assumptions :

I. Such warning will have some effect.
II. Leaning out of a moving train is dangerous.
III. It is duty of railway authorities to take care of passengers' safety.

A
Only I and II are implicit.
B
Only II and III are implicit.
C
Only II is implicit.
D
Only I and III are implicit.
E
All are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option E

The warning against leaning out moving train is made to heed against the dangers involved. So, both I and II are implicit. Since the warning has been put up in the railway compartment, so, III is also implicit.

Question 6
Statement : The address of the Principal to the students, "Dear students, if you want healthy mind, listen to music."
Assumptions :

I. Normandy students like to follow good advice.
II. It is desirable to develop a healthy mind.
III. It is the duty of the Principal to advise the students.

A
Only I and II are implicit.
B
Only II and III are implicit.
C
Only I and III are implicit.
D
None is implicit.
E
None of these.
Correct Answer: Option A

The Principal has advised the students regarding their welfare. This implies that students like to follow good advice. So, I is implicit. Since the Principal stresses having a healthy mind, it implies that students desire for the same. So, II is implicit. However, the Principal has given the advice out of deep concern for his students and not because it is his duty. So, III is not implicit.

Question 7
Statement : "Buy pure and natural honey of company X." - An advertisement in a newspaper.
Assumptions :

I. Artificial honey can be prepared.
II. People do not mind paying more for pure and natural honey.
III. No other company supplies pure honey.

A
Only I is implicit
B
Only I and II are implicit
C
Only I and III are implicit
D
All are implicit
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option A

Artificial money can be made. That is why the word 'natural' needs to be mentioned in the advertisement . So, I is implicit. N comparison is made of the prices of natural and artificial honey. So, II is not implicit. Nothing about the quality of honey of other companies can be deduced . So, III is also not implicit.

Question 8
Statement : "A rare opportunity to be a professional while you are at home." - An advertisement for computer literate housewives by a computer company.
Assumptions :

I. since housewives simultaneously desire to become professional.
II. Computer industry is growing at a fast pace.
III. It is possible to be a professional as well as a housewife.

A
Only I and II are implicit
B
Only II and III are implicit
C
Only I and III are implicit
D
Only II is implicit
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option C

Clearly, a company would highlight only that feature in its advertisement which people crave for and which it can make possible. So, both I and III are implicit. Nothing can be deduced about the growth of computer industry. So, II is not implicit.

Question 9
Statement : The employees' association has appealed to the Managers of Company Z to introduce written examinations for clerical cadre recruitment to prevent selection of incompetent person.
Assumptions :

I. So, far the Company Z used to select candidates without conducting a written examination.
II. A written examination can help to identify competent person.
III. At higher level, written examination may not be of much use.

A
Only I and II are implicit
B
Only II and III are implicit
C
Only I and III are implicit
D
Only III is implicit
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option A

An appeal has been made to 'introduce' written examination. This means that so far written examination was not conducted. So, I is implicit. II follows directly from the statement and so it is implicit. However, nothing can be deduced about the mode of selection at higher level. So, III is not implicit.

Question 10
Statement : Items in big showrooms in main markets are costlier than similar items in small shops.
Assumptions :

I. Items in small shops are never reliable.
II. Persons managing big showrooms are cheats.
III. Maintaining of big showrooms is an expensive affair in itself, hence the price are little higher.

A
None is implicit
B
Only I is implicit
C
Only II is implicit
D
Only III is implicit
E
Either II or III is implicit
Correct Answer: Option D

Clearly, only III defines the correct essence fo the statement and hence is implicit.

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