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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.

  1. Statement:
    The average American can afford hobbies that a typical middle-class Indian can only dream of.
    Assumptions:
    I. There is much difference in material circumstances between India and the US.
    II. Economic prosperity offers a conducive climate for a variety of interests to flourish.










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    Both are implicit in the affordability factor.

    Correct Option: E

    Both are implicit in the affordability factor.

  1. Statement:
    Banking has traditionally been a highly-sought-after career because of its stability and the growth prospects it offers.
    Assumptions:
    I. People of modern times do not value stability any longer.
    II. People love stability but not stagnation.










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    We don't know whether "people of modern times" are opposed to what has "traditionally" been there. Hence I is not implicit. II is implicit because "growth prospects" are as important as "stability".

    Correct Option: B

    We don't know whether "people of modern times" are opposed to what has "traditionally" been there. Hence I is not implicit. II is implicit because "growth prospects" are as important as "stability".

  1. Statement:
    "Well, if we accept all the demands - we'll end up with 763 new states!" --- A caption in a cartoon
    Assumptions:
    I. Demands have been voiced for the creation of 763 states.
    II. The demands of new states is hitting the headlines.










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    Note that the caption is one in a cartoon. So 763 is clearly an exaggeration.

    Correct Option: B

    Note that the caption is one in a cartoon. So 763 is clearly an exaggeration.

  1. Statement:
    "I am actually enjoying my experience in the forest and even my health is quite fine." ---A message from a hostage
    Assumptions:
    I. The well-wishers of the hostage may panic.
    II. The well- wishers of the hostage may go into a frenzy.










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    The message from the hostage is an attempt to keep his well-wishers normal. if not calmed, they may react in either of the two ways.

    Correct Option: C

    The message from the hostage is an attempt to keep his well-wishers normal. if not calmed, they may react in either of the two ways.

  1. Statement:
    Keeping in mind the visual aspects of theatre, only selected incidents of Buddha's life have been taken.
    Assumptions:
    I. The romantic aspect of Buddha's life will be show in the play.
    II. Not every aspect of one's life is worthy of being enacted on the stage.










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    I is not implicit because the speaker does not have any particular aspect in mind. II is implicit, hence the editing with the visual aspect in mind.

    Correct Option: B

    I is not implicit because the speaker does not have any particular aspect in mind. II is implicit, hence the editing with the visual aspect in mind.