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Statement: This book is so prepared that even a layman can study science in the absence of a teacher. Assumptions: II. A teacher may not always be available to teach science. III. A layman generally finds it difficult to learn science on its own. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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