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 organization should promote employees on the basis of merit alone and not on the basis of length of service or seniority.

    Assumptions:

    I. Length of service or seniority does not alone reflect merit of an employee.
    II. It is possible to determine and measure merit of an employee.

    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:

    The statement stresses on the need to award promotion to a person who has been displaying remarkable talent and performing extraordinarily for the organization rather than the one who has been working steadily for the organization since long. Thus, length of service does not alone prove a man worthy. His talent and his performance are the criteria to be considered. So, both I and II are implicit.

  • 2. Statement : I can take you quickly from Kanpur to Lucknow by my cab but then you must pay double charges.

    Assumptions :
    I. Normally, It will take more time to reach there.
    II. People want to reach quickly without paying extra money for it.

    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:

    Only I is implicit, as it can not be deduced that people are not willing to give extra money.

  • 3. Statement : Whenever you have any doubt on this subject, you may refer to the book by XYZ.

    Assumptions :
    I. The book by XYZ is available.
    II. There is no other book on this subject.

    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

  • 4. Statement :
    There is no reason to rule out the possibility of life on Mars. Therefore, the exploration of that planet has to be undertaken.
    Assumptions:
    I. There is life on Mars.
    II. The search for life is the sufficient reason for space exploration.

    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:

    Possibility of life cannot be ruled out on Mars and also statement says that planet should be explored for possibility of life.
    So both are Implicit.

  • 5. Statement :
    Do not copy software without our permission - A notice.
    Assumptions :
    I. It is possible to copy the software.
    II. Such warning will have some effect.

    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 will be implicit.

  • 6. Statement :

    The economic prosperity of any nation is dependent on the quality of its human resources.

    Assumptions :

    I. It is possible to measure the quality of human resources of a Nation.
    II. Achieving economic prosperity is a cherished goal of any nation.

    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:

    First is implicit.
    But economic prosperity as a goal is not mentioned in statement. So it is not implicit.

  • 7. Statement : Government aided schools should have uniformity in charging various fees.

    Assumptions :
    I. The Government's subsidy comes from the money collected by way of taxes from people.
    II. The Government while giving subsidy may have stipulated certain uniform conditions regarding fees.

    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

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