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.

41.  statement : "It has become a necessity to computerize all the functions of our Institute to maintain the present position." - A statement of the Director of XYZ Institute.
Assumptions; 

I. Unless computerized, the Institute will fall behind the race.
II. The function of the Institute are too complex to be handled manually.

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.
42.  Statement : The General Administration Department has issued a circular to all the employees informing them  that henceforth the employees can avail their lunch break at any of the half-hour slots between 1.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
Assumptions : 

I. The employees may welcome  the decision and avail lunch break at different times slots.
II. There may not be break in the work of the organization as the employees will have their lunch break at different time slots.

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 imp[licit.
E. If both I and II are implicit.
43.  Statement : In spite of lees than normal rainfall in the catchment areas during the first two months of monsoon of the lakes supplying water to the city the authority has not yet effected any cut in the water supply to the city.
Assumptions :

I.The rainfall during the remaining part of the monsoon may be adequate for normal water supply.
II. The present water level of the lakes  supplying water to the city may be adequate for normal supply.

A. If only assumptions 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.
44.  Statement : The Union Government has decided to withdraw existing tax relief on various small saving schemes in a phased manner to augment its tax collection.
Assumptions :

I.People may still continue to keep money in small saving schemes and also pay taxes.
II. The total tax  collection may increase substantially.

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.
45.  Statement : The bridge was built at the  cost of Rs. 128 crores and even civil bus service is not utilizing it , what a pity  to see it grossly underutilized .- A citizen views  on a new flyover linking east and west sides of a suburb.
Assumptions :


I. The building of such bridges does not serve any public objective
II. There has to be some accountability and utility of money spent on public projects.
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
46.  Statement : The end of financial year is the ideal time to take a look at the performance of various companies.
Assumptions : 

I. All the companies take such a review at the end of a financial year.
II. The performance data of various companies is available.


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
47.  Statement : "Avon cycles - Fast, easy to ride , impressive,reliable,crafted and up-to-date automation." - An  advertisement.
Assumption :

I. There is no other cycle with any of these features
II. People do not bother about the cost.


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
48.  Statement : The improvement in the quality of T.V programmers will lead  - to increase in the sales of T.V.
Assumptions : 

I. T.V is a good entertainment medium.
II. The quality of T.V programmers has improved recently.

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
49.  Statement : The new education policy envisages major modification in the education system.
Assumption : 

I. Present education system is inconsistent with national needs
II. Present education system needs change.

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
50.  Statement : The economic property of any nation is dependent on the quality of its human resources.
Assumptions :

I. It is possible to measure the quality of human resources of a nation.
II. Achieving economic prosperity is a cherished goal of every nation.


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