Statement and Assumption
Direction: In each of the question given below a statement is given that is followed by three courses of actions numbered I, II, and III. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On the basis of information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, Then, decide which of the three given suggested course (s) of action logically follow (s) worth pursuing ? Then, decide which of the alternatives (a), (b), (c) or (d) is correct ?
- Statement
The company has decide to increase the price of all its products to tackle the precarious financial position.
Assumptions
I. The company may be able to wipe out the entire losses incurred earlier by the decision.
II. The buyer may continue to buy its products even after the increase.
III. The company has adequate resources to continue production for few more months.
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According to statement and given assumptions, we can say none of the given assumptions is implicit .
Correct Option: D
According to statement and given assumptions, we can say none of the given assumptions is implicit .
- Statement
The State Government has unilaterally increased octroi by five per cent on all commodities entering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government.
Assumption
I. The State Government may be able to important its decision.
II. The Central Government may agree to support the State Government's decision.
III. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount the additional octroi.
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The decision of State Government to increases octroi by 5% is based on the assumption that the State Government is competent to implement the decision and also get the consent of Central Government. The hike is in view of earning additional amount. Therefore, all are implicit.
Correct Option: D
The decision of State Government to increases octroi by 5% is based on the assumption that the State Government is competent to implement the decision and also get the consent of Central Government. The hike is in view of earning additional amount. Therefore, all are implicit.
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:
Feelings of mutual respect among the communities are the ultimate safeguard. The moment that respect goes, no Constitution can substitute for it.
Assumptions:
I. The feeling of mutual respect is the virtue no Constitution can bring about.
II. A law can't be expected to ensure the feeling of goodwill and harmony among the citizen of the country.
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if only assumption II is implicit.
Correct Option: B
if only assumption II is implicit.
- Statement:
Today when there is so much talk about revising the Constitution, we have to consider whether it is the Constitution that has failed us or it is we who have failed the Constitution.
Assumptions:
I.Only the revision of Constitution will not serve the intended purpose unless there is willingness among the people to abide by it.
II. All is not right with governance.
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The speaker is assuming I; that is why he has attached equal importance to both--- the constitution and adherence of the people to its provisions. The speaker assume II; that is why he delves into its causes.
Correct Option: E
The speaker is assuming I; that is why he has attached equal importance to both--- the constitution and adherence of the people to its provisions. The speaker assume II; that is why he delves into its causes.
Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
- Statement:
"While weighing sweets, we do not include the weight of the weight of the box which is used to carry the sweets.'----A notice in a sweet shop
Assumptions:
I. Cost price of a box is not less than the cost of any sweets in terms of the cost price of each according to weight per gram.
II. People prefer to pay only for the weight of the sweets they buy.
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The objective behind the notice is to attract customers.
Correct Option: B
The objective behind the notice is to attract customers.
