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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 41
Statement : The situation of this area still continues to be tense and out of controls. People are requested to be in their homes only.
Assumptions :

I. There had been some serious incidents.
II. People will not go to the office.
III. Normalcy will be restored shortly.

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

The statement mentions that situation in the area is tense. So, I is implicit. Since people have been requested not to go out and remain in homes for safety, so, II is implicit. It cannot be inferred when the normalcy will be restored. So, III is not implicit.

Question 42
Statement : Everybody loves reading adventure stories.
Assumptions : 

I. Adventure stories are the only reading material.
II. Nobody loves reading any other material.
III. All are literate.
A
None is implicit
B
Only I and II are implicit
C
All are implicit
D
Only II and III are implicit
E
None of these
Correct Answer: Option A

The statement mentions that adventure stories are liked by everybody. This does mean that there is no other reading material or nobody loves reading any other material. So, neither I nor II is implicit. Besides, 'everybody' i the statement stands for 'all literal people' and not for 'all people'. So, III is also not implicit.

Question 43
Statement : Considering the tickets sold during the last seven days, the circus authorities decided to continue the show for another fortnight which include two weekends.
Assumptions :

I. People may not turn up on weekdays.
II. The average number of people who will visiting circus will be more or less same as that of the last seven days.
III. There may not be enough response at other places.

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

Clearly, the fortnight would include weekdays also. So, I is not implicit. Also, the authorities decided to continue the show with the hope that people would visit the circus in the same number as they had done in last seven days. So, II is implicit. III is vague and so is not implicit.

Question 44
Statement : 'Several labor and industrial courts in this State have no 'proper premises. Vacancies of judges and stenos are kept pending. ' - A statement of a retired judge of State X.
Assumptions :

I. Adequate number of staff and judges helps in the smooth functioning of the industrial and labor courts.
II. The State is not bothered about the condition of the labor and industrial courts.
III. Physical facilities of an office help in increasing efficiency of its employees.


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

The statement expresses grave (concern over the lack of proper premises and inadequate staff in labor and industrial courts. This implies that adequate staff is a must to serve the purpose of these courts and a proper office only can ensure their smooth functioning. So, both I and II are implicit. The lack of facilities to the courts also indicates the state's negligent attitude to the condition of the courts. So, II is also implicit.

Question 45
Statement : "If your are a mechanical engineer, we want you as our supervisor." - An advertisement by Company X.
Assumptions : 

I. Mechanical engineers are expected to be better performers by Company X.
II. The Company X needs supervisors.
III. Mechanical engineer may get attracted and apply to Company X.

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 D

Clearly, the company lends more importance to mechanical engineers.This shows that they are believed to perform better. So, I is implicit. Also, the advertisement is given because the company needs supervisors. So, II is implicit. Further, the advertisement is meant to attract only mechanical engineers for the vacancy in company X. Hence III is also implicit.