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 31
Statement : The State government has decided to appoint four thousand primary school teachers during the next financial year.
Assumptions : 

I. There are enough school in the state to accommodate four thousand additional primary school teachers.
II. The eligible candidates may not be interested to apply as the government may not finally appoint such a large number of primary school teachers.

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

Such decisions as given in the statement are taken only after taking the existing vacancies into consideration. So, II implicit while II isn't.

Question 32
Statement : Cases of food poisoning due to consumption of liquor are increasing in rural areas.
Assumptions : 

I. Percentage of people consuming liquor is more in rural areas.
II. There are many unauthorized spurious liquor shops in the rural areas.

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 number of cases of food poisoning due to consumption of liquor and not of the number of cases consuming liquor . So,I is not implicit. Besides, the statement indicates that people in rural areas are getting spurious or low-grade liquor and no check is being kept on shops selling liquor there. So, II is implicit.

Question 33
Statement : Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President.
Assumptions :

I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President.
II. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.

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 implies that it was not 'literally' imprisonment, but Nelson Mandela's dedicated service to the nation and his struggle for freedom despite various hardships that won him the desired public appeal to be elected the President. So, neither I nor II is implicit.

Question 34
Statement : His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble.
Assumptions : 

I. He may incur loss on his investment.
II. He may gain from his investment.

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 C

The use of the word 'gamble' indicates that he may either gain or lose in the deal.

Question 35
Statement : "Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted" - A notice on a plot of land.
Assumptions :

I. The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass.
II. The people are scared  of prosecution.

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

Any notice is displayed assuming that people will read the notice and also follow the content of the notice. So, I is implicit. Besides, the notice threatens any trespassers to be prosecuted. So, II is also implicit.

Question 36
Statement : Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition.
Assumptions : 

I.People like a glowing complexion.
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.

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

Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave for. So, I is implicit. Since complexion glows if circulation is improved, so II is also implicit.

Question 37
Statement : The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd asked the workers' union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.
Assumptions :

I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd.
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers' union.

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

Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income forever if they did't mend their ways. So, only II is implicit.

Question 38
Statement : If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.
Assumptions : 

I. To pass, he must be intelligent.
II. He will pass the examination.

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 mentions that he will pass if he is intelligent. So, I is implicit. Further, this means that it is not necessary that he will pass. So, II is not implicit.

Question 39
Statement : The government has decided to dis invest large chunk of its equity in select public sector undertakings for a better fiscal management.
Assumptions :

I.The amount  generated out of the disinvesment process may reduce substantially the mounting fiscal deficits.
II. There will be enough demand in the market for the shares of these undertakings.

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 fact given in I directly follows from the phrase'..... for a better fiscal management, in the statement. So, I is implicit. However, the public response to the new policy cannot be ascertained. So, II is not implicit.

Question 40
Statement : Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools.
Assumptions :

I. Mid-day meals will attract the children to the schools.
II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools.

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 is implicit.
Correct Answer: Option A

Providing mid-day meals would attract more number of children as an added privilege and not because the children are deprived of good meals at home. So, only I is implicit.

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