Statement and Assumption


Direction: In each of the question given below a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions that follow and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statements ?

  1. Statement
    'There is concern about the health of the arrested VIPs but not about harm they have done to the nation's health' - a journalist.
    Assumptions
    I. The VIPs are not more important than the nation.
    II. The practice of being concerned over the health of the VIPs should be stopped.









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    None of the assumptions are implicit in the statement.

    Correct Option: C

    None of the assumptions are implicit in the statement.


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 ?

  1. 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 .



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:
    "When forces like the Special Operation Group (SOG) are set up, some excesses are bound to happen and some innocents suffer. But we should be satisfied with the success of this SOG."----View of a citizen of an area where SOG has launched its operation
    Assumptions:
    I. Seen in the larger interest of the people, agonies of the innocent is a small price to pay.
    II. It is quite difficult for SOG to get the desired result without any negative impact.











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    Why are some excesses bound to happen? The speaker must be assuming II.
    Again, to be satisfied with the success of SOG implies that the speaker must be assuming I also.

    Correct Option: E

    Why are some excesses bound to happen? The speaker must be assuming II.
    Again, to be satisfied with the success of SOG implies that the speaker must be assuming I also.


  1. Statement:
    "People of state X were 'forced to eat rats' due to starvation and malnutrition.'---A public interest writ petition filed in the court by an NGO.
    Assumptions:
    I. The court will issue a notice to the state government to relieve the vast sections of the people of such acute distress.
    II. The court has the power to issue direction to the respective state to ensure protection and preservation of human rights.











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    Filing a writ in court is aimed at seeking legal action against the concerned state. Hence, both I and II are implicit.

    Correct Option: E

    Filing a writ in court is aimed at seeking legal action against the concerned state. Hence, both I and II are implicit.



  1. Statement:
    "With Crop Junior Account stop worrying about money, concentrate on your studies. Our features are: No delays, no transaction cost ...plus the safety of dealing with a Government of India enterprise."---An advertisement of a Bank X
    Assumptions:
    I. Most of the people have faith in dealing with a Government of India enterprises.
    II. Customers want the cheapest and the most hasslefree service.











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    The features highlighted by the advertisement are based on assumptions I and II.

    Correct Option: E

    The features highlighted by the advertisement are based on assumptions I and II.