Logical Reasoning

Statement and Assumptions - Base Level

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Statement and Assumptions - Base Level

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In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give answer

(A) If only assumption I is implicit

(B) If only assumption II is implicit

(C) If either I or II is implicit

(D) If neither I nor II is implicit

(E) If both I and II are implicit.

Question 11
Statement : Because of the large number of potholes in road X, reaching airport in time has become difficult.
Assumptions :

I. Reaching airport in time may not be always necessary.
II. There is no other convenient road to the airport.

A
Only assumption I is implicit.
B
Only assumption II is implicit.
C
Either I or II is implicit
D
Neither I nor II is implicit.
E
Both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option B

The statement presents the issue of not reaching airport in time' as a problem. This means that reaching airport in time is necessary. So, I is not implicit. Besides, it is mentioned that reaching airport in time has become difficult due to large number of potholes in road X. This implies that road X is the only possible way. So, II is implicit.

Question 12
Statement : The regulatory authority has set up a review committee to find out the reasons for unstable stock prices.
Assumptions :

I. The investors may regain confidence in stock market by this decision.
II. The review committee has the expertise to find out the causes for volatility in the stock market. 

A
Only assumption I is implicit.
B
Only assumption II is implicit.
C
Either I or II is implicit.
D
Neither I nor Ii is implicit.
E
Both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option E

Clearly, I mentions the aim for which the step talked about in the statement, has been undertaken while II mentions the essential requirement for it. So, both I and II are implicit.

Question 13
Statement : If you are an engineer, we have a challenging job for you.
Assumptions :

I. We need an engineer.
Ii. You are an engineer.

A
Only assumption I is implicit.
B
Only assumption II is implicit.
C
Either I or II is implicit.
D
Neither I nor II I implicit.
E
Both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option A

Clearly, job is offered to an engineer. This means that he is needed. So, I is implicit. The word 'If' in the statement makes II not implicit.

Question 14
Statement : Without reforming the entire administrative system,we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society.
Assumptions : 

I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good.
II.There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.

A
Only assumption I is implicit.
B
Only assumption II is implicit.
C
Either I or II is implicit.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit.
E
Both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option B

The statement talks of eradicating corruption and prejudice from the society, which indicates that these aspects are undesirable. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the statement mentions about reforming the administrative system. So, II is implicit.

Question 15
Statement : I cannot contact you on phone from Karshik.
Assumptions : 

I. Telephone facility is not available at Karshik.
II. Nowadays it is difficult to contact on phone.

A
Only assumption I is implicit.
B
Only assumption II is implicit.
C
Either I or II is implicit.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit .
E
Both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option A

The statement indicates the impossibility of phone contact from Karskhik. Thus, the fact in I may be assumed from the given statement. So, I is implicit. However, II indicates difficulty, not the impossibility of contact as is indicated in the statement. So, II is not implicit.

Question 16
Statement : "Apply nets on windows to prevent the entrance of mosquitoes in the house.
Assumptions : 

I. The entering of mosquitoes from entrances other than windows is desirable.
II. Nets are not available to apply on doors.
A
Only assumption I is implicit.
B
Only assumption II is implicit.
C
Either I or II is implicit.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit.
E
Both I and Ii are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option D

The statement talks of a way to keep mosquitoes away. This means that entry of mosquitoes in the house is not desirable. So, I is not implicit . Besides, the statement advises using nets on windows. So, nothing about the use of nets on doors, can be deduced. Thus, II is also not implicit.

Question 17
Statement : The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a school has informed the Principal that they will they not send their children to the school unless the school authority reduces the fees with immediate effect.
Assumptions : 

I. Majority of the parents may agree with the PAT and may not send their wards with the school.
II. The State Government has abolished the scheme of the PAT and reduce the fees.

A
Only assumption I is implicit.
B
Only assumption II is implicit.
C
Either I or II is implicit.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit.
E
Both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option E

The PTA is an association which would surely reflect the parents' interests and act to get them fulfilled. So, both I and II are implicit.

Question 18
 Statement : Greater public participation results in good civic governance.- Statement of Municipal Commissioner of City A.
Assumptions : 

I. The municipal office is not competent to effect good civic administration.
II. Good civic governance is a matter of collective will and effort of the people and administration .
A
Only assumption I is implicit.
B
Only assumption II is implicit.
C
Either I or II is implicit.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit.
E
Both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option B

The statement stresses on the fact that though civic governance is the task of the municipal body, but all the tasks done come out to be more fruitful if the general public lends a helping hand in the same. So, only II is implicit.

Question 19
Statement : Lack of stimulation in the first four or five years of life can have adverse consequences.
Assumptions : 

I. A great part of the development of observed intelligence occurs in the earliest years of life.
II. 50 percent of the measurable intelligence at age of 17 is already predictable by the age of four.

A
Only assumption I is implicit.
B
Only assumption II is implicit.
C
Either I or II is implicit.
D
Neither I nor II is implicit.
E
Both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option A

The lacking in first four or five years can be adverse because it is the main period of development. So, I is implicit. Since nothing is mentioned about the predictability of intelligence, II is not implicit.

Question 20
Statement : "Please do not wait for me, I may be late, start taking lunch as soon as the guests arrive.'' - A message from a Director of a Company to his office managers.
Assumptions : 

I. Keeping guests waiting is not desirable.
II. Lunch may not available to apply on doors.

A
Only assumption I is implicit.
B
Only assumption II is implicit.
C
Either I or II is implicit.
D
Neither I nor II implicit.
E
Both I and II are implicit.
Correct Answer: Option A

Clearly, the Director instructs his managers not to keep the guests waiting because of him and to proceed with lunch soon after their arrival. This implicit that lunch would be ready in time. So, only I is implicit.

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