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:
"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.
- 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.
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:
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.
- 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.
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:
"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.
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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.
