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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.

  1. 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.










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    if neither I nor II is implicit.

    Correct Option: D

    if neither I nor II is implicit.

  1. 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.










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    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

    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.

  1. 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.










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    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.

  1. Statement:
    "Buy durable pillows of company 'X' . The pillows have been made from 100% imported downs and feather; have the natural property to take the contour and shape of your head, neck and shoulder while you sleep; and are very popular abroad as well as in the domestic market." - An advertisement
    Assumptions:
    I. Immense popularity of a product is a sign of the good quality of a product and its usefulness.
    II. People desire for blissful sleep that keeps them ticking for the rest of the day.










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    I is implicit; that is why the advertisement emphasises the popularity of product abroad as well as in domestic market. The natural property focussed on in the ad is conducive to facilitating sound sleep. Hence, II is also implicit.

    Correct Option: E

    I is implicit; that is why the advertisement emphasises the popularity of product abroad as well as in domestic market. The natural property focussed on in the ad is conducive to facilitating sound sleep. Hence, II is also implicit.

  1. Statement:
    "Honourable citizen of state, 'X' please rise and rat on your power- thrieving neighbour. You could win a motorcycle, a colour TV set or a washing machine." __ UPPCL
    Assumptions:
    I. In order to get these gadgets, people of state 'X' will put, even their good relation with the neighbour on stake, and inform the UPPCL, if their neighbor indulges in power - thieving.
    II. Cost on initiative to encourage citizen will be less than the increase in the revenue through such incentives.










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    I is an assumption because the statement uses the gadgets as an allurement. II is obvious. Note that the initiative is aimed at improving the financial condition of the company by reducing theft. Hence, the company must be assuming II.

    Correct Option: E

    I is an assumption because the statement uses the gadgets as an allurement. II is obvious. Note that the initiative is aimed at improving the financial condition of the company by reducing theft. Hence, the company must be assuming II.