Statement and Assumption Moderate Questions and Answers

Statement and Assumption

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:
"Oil the wheels that India moves on" is the cry of bicycle manufacturers in the country.
Assumptions:
I. The bicycle and components industry is a priority focus area possessing capability of thrusting export.
II. Bicycle is the most affordable mode of transport.

I may or may not be an assumption. But II is obviously implicit. That is why the manufacturers need to oil the wheels that India moves on.

Correct Option: B

I may or may not be an assumption. But II is obviously implicit. That is why the manufacturers need to oil the wheels that India moves on.

Statement:
"No representative is authorised to collect cash. Do not pay cash to anybody. All subscribers are requested to make payments only through cheques/DD in favour of the company." - An instruction to subscribers by company X
Assumptions:
I. If it is not said explicitly, the subscriber may claim for their payments in cash in cash any irregularities are made by the representatives.
II. Representatives of company X are not trustworthy.

Only I is implicit. Why does the company need to issue such instruction? It must be assuming I. The motive behind the instruction may be to ensure convenience in keeping the records regarding transaction of the company. Hence, II is not implicit.

Correct Option: A

Statement:
"Please do not display a damaged or dishevelled flag." - Ministry of Home Affairs
Assumptions:
I. Damaged and dishevelled flag is an indicator of the deteriorating condition of a country.
II. When a flag is damaged or soiled, it should be destroyed in private.

if neither I nor II is implicit.

Correct Option: D

if neither I nor II is implicit.

Statement:
"On this auspicious occasion of Republic Day let us take the resolution to help the drought-affected 4.3 crore population and 4.5 crore livestock of the state." - An appeal by the CM of state X to its citizens
Assumptions:
I. Citizens' participation will ensure pride and respect of all sections of society as well as overall development of the state.
II. Miseries of people affected by brought will be lessened through people's participation.

I may or may not be an assumption. But II is obvious. That is why the CM appeals for people's participation.

Correct Option: B

I may or may not be an assumption. But II is obvious. That is why the CM appeals for people's participation.

Statement:
Better understanding and cooperation among the exporters is needed. Effort should be to complement each other, rather than competing among themselves. - View of an agriculturist
Assumptions:
I. Exporters stand to lose if they act as competitors.
II. Farmer - industry co-operation can work wonders.

Why does the agriculturist focus on 'better understanding ', 'co-operation' and 'complementing' among the exporters? He must be assuming I. Assumption II can't be correlated with the statement. Hence, II is not implicit.