Logical Reasoning

Statement and Assumptions - Practice Level

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Statement and Assumptions - Practice Level

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In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions. As assumptions is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and decide which of the assumption is implicit in the statement.

Give answer

(A) If only assumption I is implicit

(B) If only assumption II is implicit

(C) If neither assumption I nor II is implicit

(D) If both assumption I and II are implicit.

Question 1
Statement : Please do not use lift while going down - an instruction on the top floor of a five-story building.
Assumptions : 

I. While going down , the lift is unable to carry any load.
II. Provision of lift is a matter of facility and not of right.

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 requests people not to use lift while moving down. This implies that the lift may be used to move up and the request has been made so that more people can use the lift for ascending which would otherwise cause more physical stress than going down the stairs. So, only II is implicit.

Question 2
Statement : This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers.
Assumptions :

I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers.
II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.

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

That someone has earned a lot is no reason to share the profit margin with the customers. So, I is not implicit. Clearly, the offers have been announced to attract more customers and boost up the sale. So, II is implicit.

Question 3
Statement : Unemployment allowance should be give to all unemployed Indian youth above 18 years of age.
Assumptions : 

I. There are unemployed youth in India who need monetary support.
II. The government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all unemployed youth.

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

I directly follows from the statement and so is implicit. Also, the statement is a suggestion and does not tell about a government policy or its position of funds. So, II is not implicit.

Question 4
Statement : Government has permitted unaided colleges  to increase their fees.
Assumptions : 

I. Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties.
II. Aided colleges do not need to increase 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 A

Unaided colleges have been allowed to increase their fees. This means that they are in financial difficulties. So, I is implicit. Nothing is mentioned about the aided colleges. So, II is is not implicit.

Question 5
Statement : In Bombay railway trains are indispensable fro people in the suburbs to reach their place of work on time.
Assumptions :

I.  Railway trains are the only mode of transport available in the suburbs of Bombay.
II. Only railway runs punctually.

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

That the railway trains are independent for people to reach the place on time does not mean that there are no other means of transport but shows that trains alone run on time.

Question 6
Statement : " I would like to study the impact of pay revision on job satisfaction of  employees." - A tells B.
Assumptions :

I.  Job satisfaction can be measured.
II. A has necessary competence to undertake such study.

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, A wishes to study the degree of effect of pay revision on job satisfaction of employees. This means that job satisfaction can be measured and A is capable of making such a study. So, both I and II are implicit.

Question 7
Statement : The office building needs repairing just as urgently as it needs internal as well as external painting.
Assumptions : 

I.  Efficiency of people working in the office cannot be improved unless office building is repaired.
II. Repairing and painting of office building require fund.



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

Clearly, nothing can be deduced regarding the effect of repairs of office building in efficiency of workers, or the requirement of funds for repairs, from the given statement. So, neither I nor II is implicit.

Question 8
Statement : There has been a remarkable increase in the traffic in India during the past few years.
Assumptions :

I.  Travelling by air has become a status symbol now.
II. Large number of people are able to afford air travel  now.

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 indicates that the number of people travelling by air has increased in recent years. This clearly implies that large number of people can now afford air travel. So, only II is implicit.

Question 9
Statement : the test of food contributes to the intake of nourishment which is essential for the survival of the human beings.
Assumption :

I.  Human being take food for the enjoyment of its taste.
II. Human beings experience the taste of food.



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

It is mentioned that nourishment is essential for survival. So, this is the basic cause of intake of food. Hence, I is not implicit. Since taste of food affects the intake of nourishment , it means that human beings are affected by taste. So, II is implicit.

Question 10
Statement : The president assured the people that election will be held here after every five years.
Assumptions :

I.  People are afraid that the election may not be held at all.
II. People are afraid that the election may not be held after five years.

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

Clearly, the statement is made to eliminate the fear of the people that the election may not be held at all or they may not be held after five years. So, either I or II is implicit.

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