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Statement - Assumptions Questions and Answers

Important Instructions
Direction for [ Question No: 91 To 100 ] :

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.

91.

Statement: Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom.

Assumptions:

1. Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure.

2. Failure cannot be considered an acceptable thing.

Answer: A

The statement defines 'Success' as 'bouncing up'. This means that success can be achieved by striving hard to touch the top, without being harassed by any of the hurdles which come in the way. So, I is implicit. The fact in II cannot be assumed from the given statement.

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92.

Statement: The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview - A condition mentioned in the employment notice.

Assumptions:

1. It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.

2. The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.

Answer: A

Since the statement talks of the company short-listing the candidates to be called for interview, so I is implicit. However, nothing can be deduced about whether the company would make a partial or fair selection of candidates. So, II is not implicit.

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93.

Statement: The government has set up a fact finding mission to look into the possible reasons for the recent violence in the area.

Assumptions:

1. The mission may be able to come up with credible information about the incidents.

2. The people in the area may cooperate with the mission and come forward to give detailed information related to the incidents.

Answer: E

Clearly, the plan of the government is to work out the causes for spread of violence and then take adequate steps to uproot them. So, I is implicit. Besides, this step of the government is for the welfare of the general public only. So, II is also implicit.

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94.

Statement: I cannot contact you on phone from Karshik.

Assumptions:

1. Telephone facility is not available at Karshik.

2. Nowadays it is difficult to contact on phone.

Answer: A

The statement indicates the impossibility of phone contact from Karshik. Thus, the fact in I may be assumed from the given statement. So, I is implicit However, II indicates difficulty, not the impossibility of contact as is indicated in the statement. So, II is not implicit.

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95.

Statement: I have written several letters to the branch manager regarding my account in the bank but did not receive any reply so far.

Assumptions:

1. Branch manager is expected to read letters received from the customer.

2. Branch manager is expected to reply to the letters received from the customers.

Answer: E

Correct answer: Both I and II are implicit

The complaint presupposes both that the manager is expected to read what customers write and that he is expected to answer it - without both, there would be no ground for the grievance. Both are implicit.

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96.

Statement: "Use our product to improve memory of our child. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects." - An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.

Assumptions:

1. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.

2. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.

Answer: E

Correct answer: Both I and II are implicit

The claim of no harmful side effects is made because buyers care about that - assumption I - and the appeal to natural herbs is made because buyers trust what is natural, which is assumption II. Both are implicit.

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97.

Statement: "If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting." - A manager tells his subordinate.

Assumptions:

1. It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the meeting.

2. If the manager is well, he would himself like to go for the meeting.

Answer: E

Clearly, the subordinate can attend the meeting as told by the Manager only when there is no inhibition. So, I is implicit. The subordinate is told to go only in case when the Manager is not well. This also shows the urgency to attend the meeting. So, II is also implicit.

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98.

Statement: The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.

Assumptions:

1. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.

2. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.

Answer: E

Clearly, teachers have been instructed to maintain discipline in the class and point out the naughty students who do not let other students study. So, I is implicit. Besides, the implementation of the instructions would surely help good students to concentrate on their studies and ensure a good working atmosphere in the class. So, II is also implicit.

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99.

Statement: The present examination system needs overhauling thoroughly.

Assumptions:

1. The present examination system is obsolete.

2. Overhauling results in improvement.

Answer: E

Correct answer: Both I and II are implicit

To call for a thorough overhaul is to treat the present system as out of date - assumption I - and to expect the overhaul to make things better, which is assumption II. Both are implicit.

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100.

Statement: Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.

Assumptions:

1. The person who wants this information can read.

2. There are other books available on this issue

Answer: E

Clearly, I directly follows from the statement. So, I is implicit. Also, according to the statement, this particular book gives 'most comprehensive' information on the issue. So, it can be assumed that other books are also available on this topic. Thus, II is also implicit.

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