Statement and Assumption
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. Give answer
- Statement : "
Never touch or even go near any unclaimed object lying around in public areas,however attractive they may seem.''--- A notice issued in public interest by city police X.
Assumptions:
I. Attractive and unclaimed objects lying around public areas are not supposed to be disastrous elements by the common people.
II. Unclaimed object lying around in public areas may be disastrous.
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Why did the city police need to issue such notice? It must be assuming that people lack awareness of the ill-effects of touching unclaimed objects. Hence, both I and II are implicit.
Correct Option: E
Why did the city police need to issue such notice? It must be assuming that people lack awareness of the ill-effects of touching unclaimed objects. Hence, both I and II are implicit.
- Statement :
'' No matter which career path you choose in photography, there are skills you need in order to succeed : visual skills, technical, camera and lighting skills and digital imaging skills besides the most important element of success-- proper training.''----View of Mr Z
Assumptions:
I. A strong sense of visual style and compositional skills in addition to training in the technical intricacies of photography may make a photographer more successful.
II.A sound education provided by a quality photography training can help one to gain the skills one needs to succeed.
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I is implicit ; that is why the speaker mentions the desired skills in addition to proper training. Again, why does an entrant need a proper training ? Obviously, the speaker must be assuming II also.
Correct Option: E
I is implicit ; that is why the speaker mentions the desired skills in addition to proper training. Again, why does an entrant need a proper training ? Obviously, the speaker must be assuming II also.
- Statement:
'' The monsoon is here. So are the mosquitoes Beware of total diseases! So do not leave in open on the roof of the house, unused/broken articles like bottle, cups, tyres etc .''--- A notice issued in public interest by Directorate of Health services [DHS]
Assumptions:
I. Mosquito spreads fatal diseases and step to control mosquito breeding can prevents the spreads of the diseases.
II. Unused/broken articles are capable of holding rain water.
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Why did the DHS need to issue the notice? How can these initiatives save people from the fatal diseases ? Obviously I is the assumption behind it. Again, how can unused/broken articles lying on the roof can be mosquito-- friendly? Obviously, II is the assumption behind it.
Correct Option: E
Why did the DHS need to issue the notice? How can these initiatives save people from the fatal diseases ? Obviously I is the assumption behind it. Again, how can unused/broken articles lying on the roof can be mosquito-- friendly? Obviously, II is the assumption behind it.
- Statement:
The Law Commission of India has called for sweeping changes in life insurance laws not only to promote insurance business in the country but also to protect policy holders from hassles in claiming settlements.
Assumption
I.The interests of policy holders had not been entirely satisfied particularly in the area of claims settlement.
II. Sweeping changes in life insurance laws are possible.
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Why was the need felt make the change ? There was certainly something dissatisfactory. Hence I is the assumption behind it. II is obvious.
Correct Option: E
Why was the need felt make the change ? There was certainly something dissatisfactory. Hence I is the assumption behind it. II is obvious.
- Statement:
'' Are you creative and outgoing ? Do you enjoy communicating ideas and working with others? A career in photography offers the opportunity to create art and work in a rewarding professional field of endeavor. '' ---An advertisement
Assumption
I. Making commercial quality photographers requires technical expertise and creativity.
II. There are some people who want to be successful photographer.
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I is rejected because nothing has been told about technical expertise .The advertisement must have been targeted at the people who want to be successful photographer. Hence II is an assumption.
Correct Option: B
I is rejected because nothing has been told about technical expertise .The advertisement must have been targeted at the people who want to be successful photographer. Hence II is an assumption.
