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:
"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:
"The potential of knowledge as a creator of wealth is gaining currency all around the world." - View of an economist
Assumptions:
I. Only usable knowledge that is protectable may have the potential of wealth creation.
II. Only usable knowledge that is protected may have the potential of wealth creation.

if neither I nor II is implicit.

Correct Option: D

if neither I nor II is implicit.

Statement:
"Although no war was witnessed during the tenure of prime ministership of Mr X, a large number of top bravery medals were conferred upon many cops in the name of curbing terrorism and eliminating terrorists of different organisations belonging to our own states." - View of a citizen
Assumptions:
I. It is disgraceful of cops to name the act of killing of terrorists of our own country as an act of bravery.
II. A war is less harmful for a country than menace of terrorism.

I is not valid because we don't know whether the contrast expressed in the view is critical or merely a statement of fact. II, if at all an assumption,can only be false.

Correct Option: D

I is not valid because we don't know whether the contrast expressed in the view is critical or merely a statement of fact. II, if at all an assumption,can only be false.

Statement:
"Completely eliminating the say of executive is not acceptable; merit, ability, competence, integrity and suitability of the candidate alone are not enough for appointment of High Court Judges." -A journalist
Assumptions:
I. A person's social outlook, concern for public interest and promotion of equality and his/her political outlook are also equally important.
II. Executive consultation will ensure greater transparency of the appointment.

I is not implicit because it goes into unnecessary details. II is implicit; that is why the speaker stresses on the role of executive in the appointment of High Court Judges.

Correct Option: B

I is not implicit because it goes into unnecessary details. II is implicit; that is why the speaker stresses on the role of executive in the appointment of High Court Judges.

Statement:
"Government of state X's step, according to which it has been decided to provide cooked meal to the students of all primary school of the states, is not a proper and judicious step." - Criticism by a person
Assumptions:
I. Students may hesitate to eat the cooked meal provided by the Government.
II. The cooked meal served to the students may be hazardous for the health of students.

We can not say what ground the critic assumes on the basis of which be terms it "not a proper and judicious step".

Correct Option: D

We can not say what ground the critic assumes on the basis of which be terms it "not a proper and judicious step".