100+ Statement and Assumptions Questions and Answers - 2

Question: 6

Statement :
Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition.
Assumptions :
I. People like a glowing complexion.
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.

(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

Ans: E

Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave for. So, I is implicit. Since complexion glows if circulation is improved. So, II is also implicit.

Question: 7

Statement :
If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.
Assumptions :
I. To pass, he must be intelligent.
II. He will pass the examination.

(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

Ans: A

The statement mentions that he will pass of he is intelligent. So, I is implicit. Further, this means that it is not necessary that he will pass. So, II is not implicit.

Question: 8

Statement :
The party president has directed that no member of the party will give press briefing or interviews to governments and private T.V. channels about the discussion in scheduled meeting of the party.
Assumptions :
I. Party members will observe this directive of the president.
II. The general public will not come to know about the happenings in the scheduled meeting of the party.

(A) if only assumption I is implicit

(B) if only assumption II is implicit

(C) if either I or II s implicit

(D) if neither I nor II is implicit and

(E) if both I and II are implicit

Ans: E

Clearly, the party president lays down the policies for its members. So, I is implicit. Also, when no party members would publicly reveal the happenings in the meeting, nobody will come to know. So, II is also implicit.

Question: 9

Statement :
The government has decided to pay compensation to the turns of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.
Assumptions :
I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation.
II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.

(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

Ans: A

Clearly, the amount of compensation must have been decided keeping in mind the monetary position of the government. So, I is implicit. However , nothing can be said about the frequency of railway accidents in future. So, II is not implicit.

Question: 10

Statement :
The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.
Assumptions :
I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd.
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers union.

(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

Ans: B

Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income forever if they didn't mend their ways. So, only II is implicit.

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