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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 assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

  1. Statement
    Gambling though lotteries is banned by the central Government in all the states with immediate effect.
    Assumptions
    I. This may save innocent citizens from getting cheated of their hard earned money.
    II. The citizens may not gamble in any other way, if the lotteries are banned.








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    It is a fact that Government's moves are generally aimed at protecting the interests of the masses. Hence, I implicit, II is invalid because "any other way" suggests that there might be other means of gambling which have not been considered detrimental for the people.

    Correct Option: A

    It is a fact that Government's moves are generally aimed at protecting the interests of the masses. Hence, I implicit, II is invalid because "any other way" suggests that there might be other means of gambling which have not been considered detrimental for the people.

Direction: Each of these questions, given below consists of a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Decide which of the assumption (s) is /are implicit from the statement and then decide which of the answer is correct.

  1. Statement
    Warning : Smoking is injurious to health.
    Assumptions
    I. Non-smoking promotes health.
    II. Really, this warning is not necessary.








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    Smoking is injurious to health means that non-smoking promotes health and yes, this warning is necessary for various public places, therefore Assumption I is implicit.

    Correct Option: A

    Smoking is injurious to health means that non-smoking promotes health and yes, this warning is necessary for various public places, therefore Assumption I is implicit.

  1. Statement
    Like a mad man, I decided to follow him,
    Assumptions
    I. I am not a mad man.
    II. I am a mad man.








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    If I say that I do something madly, that does not mean that I am actually mad, In fact, It means that I was out of senses while doing that act but otherwise, I am fine. A mad man will definitely not say that "I chased him like a mad Man" Hence, I is implicit but II is not.

    Correct Option: A

    If I say that I do something madly, that does not mean that I am actually mad, In fact, It means that I was out of senses while doing that act but otherwise, I am fine. A mad man will definitely not say that "I chased him like a mad Man" Hence, I is implicit but II is not.

Direction: In each of the questions below, a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and the assumptions given to decide which of the assumption (s) is/are implicit in the statement.

  1. Statement
    If it is easy to become an engineer I do not want to be an engineer.
    Assumptions
    I. An individual aspires to be a professional.
    II. One desires to achieve a thing which is hard earned.








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    Assumption I is not related to the statement. But Assumption II is related to the statement because in the statement it is said that if it is easy to became an engineer, I do not want to become an engineer, i.e, only that thing is to be achieved which is hard earned.

    Correct Option: C

    Assumption I is not related to the statement. But Assumption II is related to the statement because in the statement it is said that if it is easy to became an engineer, I do not want to become an engineer, i.e, only that thing is to be achieved which is hard earned.

  1. Statement
    The municipal corporation has given permission for holding fun fairs in the local football ground during the holiday season.
    Assumptions
    I. The local residents may protest against the corporation's decision.
    II. Many people may not participate in the fun fair.
    III. Only children are allowed to take part in the fun fair.








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    The step taken by municipal corporation aims at providing good entertained for local residents during the holidays. No doubts, the municipal corporation must be assuming that local residents will take part in it to enjoy. Assumptions I and II go against this assumption and hence they are not valid. Assumption III is also not implicit because of the word 'only'.

    Correct Option: A

    The step taken by municipal corporation aims at providing good entertained for local residents during the holidays. No doubts, the municipal corporation must be assuming that local residents will take part in it to enjoy. Assumptions I and II go against this assumption and hence they are not valid. Assumption III is also not implicit because of the word 'only'.