Statement and Assumption Questions for SBI PO, SO, Clerk Exams - 1

Question: 1

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.
Statement :
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of a school has informed the Principal that they will not send their children to the school unless the schools authority reduces the fees with immediate effect.
Assumptions :
I. Majority of the parents may agree with the PTA and may not send their wards with the school.
II. The school authority may accede to the demand of the PTA and reduce the fees.

(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 and

(E) if both I and II are implicit

Question: 2

Statement :
Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society.
Assumptions :
I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good.
II. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.

(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 and

(E) if both I and II are implicit

Question: 3

Statement :
If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting. A manager tells his subordinate.
Assumptions :
I. It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the meeting.
II. If the manager is well, he would himself like to go for the meeting.

(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 and

(E) if both I and II are implicit

Question: 4

Statement :
Avon Cycles Fast, easy to ride, impressive, reliable, crafted and up to date automation.” – An advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. There is no other cycle with any of these features.
II. People do not bother about the cost.

(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 and

(E) if both I and II are implicit

Question: 5

Statement :
His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble.
Assumptions :
I. He may incur loss on his investment.
II. He may gain from his investment.

(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 and

(E) if both I and II are implicit