Statement and Assumption Easy Questions and Answers

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:
In the present globalised scenario it is time for a total overhaul of the system.
Assumptions:
I. The prevailing system is not suitable for the necessities of a globalised economy.
II. Globalisation is the buzzword of the new world order.

I is implicit; that is why the need for overhaul of the system. II is also implicit in the phrase "the present globalised scenario".

Correct Option: E

I is implicit; that is why the need for overhaul of the system. II is also implicit in the phrase "the present globalised scenario".

Statement:
Consumer is the focal point of economic liberalisation, globalisation and reforms. Any manufacturing activity or service to succeed has to satisfy him.
Assumptions:
I. Very few companies are concerned with consumer satisfaction.
II. Consumer satisfaction is best investment in a competitive economy.

II is definitely an assumption. But nothing about the policies of different companies can be found out from the statement.

Correct Option: B

II is definitely an assumption. But nothing about the policies of different companies can be found out from the statement.

Direction: 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 given assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement:
The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. Asked the workers' union to call of strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.
Assumptions:
I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd.
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers's union.

Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income

Correct Option: B

Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income forever if they didn't mend their ways. So, only II is implicit.

Statement:
Why don't you go to the court if the employer dies not pay you the Provident Funds contribution?
Assumptions:
I. Courts can intervene in matters of dispute between employer and employees
II. It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund contribution to the Employees.

Clearly, the statement encourage one to go to court to get his Provident Fund from his employer.

Correct Option: E

Clearly, the statement encourage one to go to court to get his Provident Fund from his employer. This implies that the issue comes under the jurisdiction of courts and that it is the right of the employee to claim his Provident Fund. So, 'both I and II are implicit"

Statement:
Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition
Assumptions:
I. People like a glowing complexion
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.

Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave for.

Correct Option: E

Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave for. So, I is implicit. Since complexion glows if circulation is improved, so II is also implicit.