Statement and Assumption
Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumption numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumption and decide which of the assumption is implicit in the statement.
- Statement:
There are lessons to be learnt even in defeats.
Assumptions:
I. Some people do not take their defeats seriously.
II. The people who learn in their defeat may become successful in future.
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Taking defeat seriously and taking lesson from the defeat are two different matters. Hence I is not implicit. Why do we need to take lesson from our defeat? The answer clearly is to be successful in future. Hence II is implicit.
Correct Option: B
Taking defeat seriously and taking lesson from the defeat are two different matters. Hence I is not implicit. Why do we need to take lesson from our defeat? The answer clearly is to be successful in future. Hence II is implicit.
- Statement:
The union Govt needs to give greater attention to, and provide larger resources for, primary education and primary health.
Assumptions:
I. Primary education and primary health are in deteriorating state in our country.
II. Primary education and primary health are essential for improving all-round living standards of people of any country.
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I is not implicit. It is possible that the situation is improving instead of deteriorating, but the statement is being made because this improvement is not enough. On the other hand, II is implicit because it is this essentiality that makes the speaker talk about what the Govt needs to do.
Correct Option: B
I is not implicit. It is possible that the situation is improving instead of deteriorating, but the statement is being made because this improvement is not enough. On the other hand, II is implicit because it is this essentiality that makes the speaker talk about what the Govt needs to do.
- Statement:
People are bound to reject changes in the basis Structure of the Constitution and any interference in the traditional communal harmony.
Assumptions:
I. This is a statement given by a leader of a party in opposition.
II. The government in power is making a move to amend the Constitution.
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The statement may be given by a lawyer or any other critic. So we can't assume that this is given by an opposition leader. But the speaker is assuming II. That is why he takes about people rejecting the changes.
Correct Option: B
The statement may be given by a lawyer or any other critic. So we can't assume that this is given by an opposition leader. But the speaker is assuming II. That is why he takes about people rejecting the changes.
- Statement:
Overs the years, successive railway ministers have utilised the employment potential of the railways in order to boost their political careers.
Assumptions:
I. Overs the years, Railways has witnessed tremendous vacancies for employment.
II. The political career of a political leader depends upon the direct benefit given by him to the people of his constituency.
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I is implicit: this is what the speaker has in mind when he talks of having "utilised the employment potential." The speaker is assuming II that is why he is relating the employment potential of railway with the political career of the leader.
Correct Option: E
I is implicit: this is what the speaker has in mind when he talks of having "utilised the employment potential." The speaker is assuming II that is why he is relating the employment potential of railway with the political career of the leader.
- Statement:
" Safety will be the primary concern. I hope that these enhanced outlays will go a long way in ensuring a safe and sound journey for the millions of passengers."-----Railway. Minister in her speech.
Assumptions:
I. -Railways has failed to ensure adequate safety measures for its passengers.
II. Safety measures are likely to prevent railways mishaps in future.
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The railway minister is assuming that previous ministers have failed in providing adequate safety to the passengers. That is why she will give more attention to safety, hoping that her step will prevent accident in future. Hence both the assumptions are implicit.
Correct Option: E
The railway minister is assuming that previous ministers have failed in providing adequate safety to the passengers. That is why she will give more attention to safety, hoping that her step will prevent accident in future. Hence both the assumptions are implicit.
