Logical Reasoning

Statement and Assumptions - Expert Level

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.

21.  Statement : It is not true that the mightiest superpower always wins wars and gets accolades from other countries.
Assumptions :

I. Winners are sometimes admired and appreciated.
II. Winners are occasionally criticized.
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
22.  Statement : The higher echelon of any organization are expected to be models of observational learning and should not be considered as merely sources of reward and punishments.
Assumptions :

I. Employees are likely to be sensitive enough to learn by observing the behavior of their bosses.
II. Normally bosses are considered as sources of reward and punishment.
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
23.  Statement : The school authorities have decided to increase the number of students in each classroom to seventy from the next academic session to bridge the gap between the income and the expenditure to a large extent.
Assumptions :

I. The income generated by way of fees of the additional students will be sufficient enough to bridge the gap.
II. The school will get all the additional students in each class from the next academic session.
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
24.  Statement : "Two moths ago, it was announced that Central Government pensioners would get dearness relief with immediate effect but till date, banks have not credited the arrears. " - A statement from the pensioners forum.
Assumptions : 

I. Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioners.
II. Two months' time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give effect to pensioners.
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
25.  Statement : A good book, even if costly, is sold.
Assumptions : 

I. Some books are better than others.
II. Most of the books are costly.

A. If only assumption I is implicit.
B. if only assumption is II implicit.
C. if either I or II is implicit.
D. if neither I nor II is implicit.
E. if both I and II is implicit.
26.  Statement : "You must learn to refer to the dictionary if you want to become a good writer". - A advises B.
Assumptions : 

I. Only writers, refer to the dictionary.
II. All writer, good or bad, refer to the dictionary.

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.
27.  Statement : "Fly X airways whenever you decide to go places. Our fares are less than train fares". - An advertisement.
Assumptions : 

I. People prefer to travel by air when  the fares are reasonable. 
II. The fares of other airlines are costlier than those of X airways.

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.
28.  Statement : Believe me, I have read it in newspaper X.
Assumptions : 

I. Newspaper X gives reliable information/news.
II. I am reporting exactly as it is given in newspaper X.

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.
29.  Statement : An advertisement : If you want to follow the footprints of an ideal leader, wear 'X' brand of shoes.
Assumptions :

I. Most people like to become ideal leaders.
II. One can't become ideal leaders unless one wears 'X' brand of shoes.

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.
30.  Statement : An announcement : Passengers in their own interest, are advised to fasten their seat belts while seated in the trolley of the rope way.
Assumptions : 

I. People are always  careful about their own safety.
II. Unless advised, passengers might not use the seat belts.

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.