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.

  1. Statement:
    If betting and match- fixing play a vital role in cricket , which makes the game ungentlemanly and ugly, there is absolutely no use of wasting precious time to watch the game of cricket which cheats the innocent.
    Assumptions:
    I. This contagious disease may spray to other games.
    II. Cricketers indulge in betting and match-fixing, and are exploiting innocent public feelings.











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    I is not implicit. The statement has no relationship to other games. II is implicit because the speaker talks about the consequence only after assuming this.

    Correct Option: B

    I is not implicit. The statement has no relationship to other games. II is implicit because the speaker talks about the consequence only after assuming this.


  1. Statement:
    Metropolises might provide everything----education, jobs and a good lifestyle---- but they score miserably when it comes to life's basic necessities.
    Assumptions:
    I. The speaker is talking about irregular water and electricity supply.
    II. A large number of people in metros are still deprived of life's basic necessities.











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    It is hard to reduce the generalised version to a particular field. Other possibilities may also be considered, such as sanitation problem,-----Hence I is not implicit. II is implicit because it is this that makes the speaker take potshot at metros.

    Correct Option: B

    It is hard to reduce the generalised version to a particular field. Other possibilities may also be considered, such as sanitation problem,-----Hence I is not implicit. II is implicit because it is this that makes the speaker take potshot at metros.



  1. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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.