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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 11
Statement : Interview conducted for selecting people for job should measure personalty characteristics of candidate.
Assumptions :

I.  Performance on job depends on personalty characteristics.
II. Personality characteristics can be measured in interview.

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

According to the statement, the personality characteristics of candidates should be essentially measured in interview before selection of jobs. So, both I and II are implicit.

Question 12
Statement : Children who get encouragement, usually perform better - A note by the principal to the parents.
Assumption :

I.  Some parents do not encourage the people.
II. Parents may follow principal advice.

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 statement talks of the performance of the children who get encouragement . It means that there are some children who are not encouraged. So, I is implicit. Also, the principal notifies to the parents that encouragement helps children improve their performance, with the hope that they too encourage their children. So, II is also implicit.

Question 13
Statement : There is no reason to rule out the possibility of life on Mars. Therefore the exploration of  that planet has to be undertaken.
Assumptions :

I.  There is life no Mars.
II. The search for life is the sufficient reason for space exploration.


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

According to the statement, the possibility of life on Mars cannot be ruled out. So, I is implicit. Also, the statement mentions that the planet should be explored to probe for any life present. So, II is also implicit.

Question 14
Statement : No regular funds have been provided for welfare activities in this year's budget of the factory.
Assumptions :

I.  The factory does not desire to carry out welfare this area.
II. Budgetary provision is necessary for carrying out welfare activities.

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 non- provision of funds for welfare activities in the budget clearly indicate that factory's intention to not carry out such activities in the current year. So, I is implicit. Also, welfare activities cannot be carried out in organisation without the allocation of funds for the same in the budget . so, II is also implicit.

Question 15
Statement : World health organization has decided to double its assistance to various heath programmes  in India as per-capita  expenditure on health in India is very low compared to may other countries.
Assumptions :

I. The enhanced assistance may substantially increase the per-capita expenditure on health in India and bring it on par with other countries.
II. The Government funding is less than adequate to provide medical facilities in India.



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 fact that WHO has extended its assistance to India implies that government funding here is not adequate. So, II is implicit. Besides, WHO has decided to provide assistance to health programmes in India keeping in mind the considerably low pre- capita expenditure on health. So, I is also implicit.

Question 16
Statement : An advertisement : "Our shoes are for the rich."
Assumptions :

I. Many people like to be labelled as rich.
II. One can't become rich unless one has that brand of shoes.

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 stresses on the point that this particular brand of shoes is worn by affluent and upper-class people as they are good quality of shoes. And an advertisement highlights the feature which most people desire. So, I is implicit. But it doesn't mean that on has to have those shoes to be called 'rich'. So, II is not implicit.

Question 17
Statement : Amongst newspapers, I always read the National Times.
Assumptions :

I. The National Times gives very comprehensive news.
II. Some people prefer other newspaper.

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 does not mention any quality of the national Times. So, I is not implicit. According to the statement, amongst all newspapers, the narrator reads the national Times. This means that some people read other newspapers. So, II is implicit.

Question 18
Statement : Do not copy our software without our permission - A notice.
Assumptions :

I. It is possible to copy the software.
II. Such warning will have some effect.





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

Since the notice warns one against copying software without permission, it is evident that software can be copied. So, I is implicit. Also, the warning is given with the motive that no one dares to copy the software. So, II is also implicit.

Question 19
Statement : The two countries have signed a fragile pact, but the vital sovereignty issue remains unresolved.
Assumptions :

I. The countries cannot have permanent peace pact.
II. The two countries may become hostile again after a short spell of time.

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

from the fact that the present pact in not a lasting one, the possibility of a permanent pact cannot be ruled out. So, I is not implicit. The statement mentions that the present pact is a 'fragile' one and the vital sovereignty issue still remains unresolved. So, the same issue may rise again in the future . Thus, II is implicit.

Question 20
Statement : "Blue tie wold help us Identify our staff from other," - A suggestion in a company.
Assumptions :

I. The company needs to identify its staff
II. Blue tie is the largest fashion.

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

clearly, the suggestion is given for providing a method of identification. This means that the staff needs to be identified. So, I is implicit. The statement does not mentions anything about the fashion. So, II is not implicit.

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