Statement and Assumptions Questions Answers

In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.
Give Answer:
(A) If only assumption I is implicit
(B) If only assumption II is implicit
(C) If either I or II is implicit
(D) If neither I nor II is implicit
(E) If both I and II are implicit.

  • 1. Statement : The private bus services in the city has virtually collapsed because of the ongoing strike of its employees.
    Assumptions :
    I. Going on strikes has become the right of every employee.
    II. People no more require the services of private bus operators.

    1. Only assumption I is implicit
    2. Only assumption II is implicit
    3. Either I or II is implicit
    4. Neither I nor II is implicit
    5. Both I and II are implicit
    Answer :

    Option D

    Explanation:

    Neither I nor II are implicit.

  • 2. Statement : Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on this issue.

    Assumptions :
    I. The person who wants this information can read.
    II. There are other books available on this issue.

    1. Only assumption I is implicit
    2. Only assumption II is implicit
    3. Either I or II is implicit
    4. Neither I nor II is implicit
    5. Both I and II are implicit
    Answer :

    Option E

    Explanation:

    Assumption I is implicit. Also this book give most comprehensive information so it means there are other books also available.
    So both assumptions are implicit.

  • 3. Statement : In case of any difficulty about this case, you may contact our company's lawyer.
    Assumptions :
    I. Each company has a lawyer of its own.
    II. The company's lawyer is thoroughly briefed about this case.

    1. Only assumption I is implicit
    2. Only assumption II is implicit
    3. Either I or II is implicit
    4. Neither I nor II is implicit
    5. Both I and II are implicit
    Answer :

    Option B

    Explanation:

    No deduction can be made for other companies, so assumption I is not implicit.

  • 4. Statement: "In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide conveyance allowance to our employees." - In charge of a company tells Personnel Manager.

    Assumptions:

    I. Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality.
    II. Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.

    1. Only assumption I is implicit
    2. Only assumption II is implicit
    3. Either I or II is implicit
    4. Neither I nor II is implicit
    5. Both I and II are implicit
    Answer :

    Option B

    Explanation:

    Assumption I goes against the statement. So, it is not implicit. The allowance will serve as a reward to the employees and shall provoke them to come on time. So, II is implicit.

  • 5. Statement : 'Guests should be provided lunch' - A tells B
    Assumptions :
    I. Unless told, lunch may not be provided.
    II. Guests will stay during lunch time.

    1. Only assumption I is implicit
    2. Only assumption II is implicit
    3. Either I or II is implicit
    4. Neither I nor II is implicit
    5. Both I and II are implicit
    Answer :

    Option E

    Explanation:

    Both assumptions are implicit.

  • 6. Statement: The State government has decided to appoint four thousand primary school teachers during the next financial year.

    Assumptions:

    I. There are enough schools in the state to accommodate four thousand additional primary school teachers.
    II. The eligible candidates may not be interested to apply as the government may not finally appoint such a large number of primary school teachers.

    1. Only assumption I is implicit
    2. Only assumption II is implicit
    3. Either I or II is implicit
    4. Neither I nor II is implicit
    5. Both I and II are implicit
    Answer :

    Option A

    Explanation:

    Such decisions as given in the statement are taken only after taking the existing vacancies into consideration. So, I implicit while II isn't.

  • 7. Statement: If it is easy to become an engineer, I don't want to be an engineer.

    Assumptions:

    I. An individual aspires to be professional.
    II. One desires to achieve a thing which is hard earned.

    1. Only assumption I is implicit
    2. Only assumption II is implicit
    3. Either I or II is implicit
    4. Neither I nor II is implicit
    5. Both I and II are implicit
    Answer :

    Option B

    Explanation:

    Clearly, nothing is mentioned about the professional nature of the job. So, I is not implicit. The statement hints that one rejects a thing that is easy to achieve. So, II is implicit.

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