100+ Statement and Assumption Questions for RRB NTPC - 2

Question: 6

Statement :
Because of the large number of potholes in road X, reaching airport in time has become difficult.
Assumptions :
I. Reaching airport in time may not be always necessary.
II. There is no other convenient road to the airport.

(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

The statement presents the issue of not reaching airport in time as a problem. This means that reaching airport in time is necessary. So, I is not implicit. Besides, it is mentioned that reaching airport in time has become difficult due to large number of potholes in road X. This implies that road X is the only possible way. So, II is implicit.

Question: 7

Statement :
The bridge was built at the cost of Rs. 128 crores and even civil bus service is not utilizing it, what a pity to see it grossly underutilized. A citizen's view on a new flyover linking east and west sides of a suburb.
Assumptions :
The building of such bridges does not serve any public objective.
II. There has to be some accountability and utility of money spent on public projects.

(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

Clearly, the statement expresses grave concern over a newly built flyover not being utilized by public. This implies that such projects need to be taken up only after working out their utility and that the huge expenditure incurred on building such structures is worthwhile only if they prove useful for the public. Thus, only II is implicit.

Question: 8

Statement :
You know that your suit is excellent when people ask about your tailor who tailored the suit.
Assumptions :
I. People do not ask about your tailor if your suit is not good.
II. The people want to know the criterion of an excellent suit.

(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 if the people ask about the tailor, your suit is good. This means that people ask only in the situation when the thing is good. So, I is implicit. The criteria of an excellent suit is not mentioned. So, II is not implicit.

Question: 9

Statement :
Please note that the company will provide accommodation to only outside candidates if selected. A condition in an advertisement.
Assumptions :
I. The local candidates would be having some other arrangement for their stay.
II. The company plans to select only local candidates.

(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 the company intends to provide accommodation only to outside candidates. This means that local candidates would have to arrange accommodation on their own and that the company may select local as well as outside candidates. Thus, only I is implicit.

Question: 10

Statement :
If you have any problems, bring them to me.
Assumptions :
I. You have some problems.
II. I can solve any problem.

(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

The word shows that you do not necessarily have problems. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement states that problems will be solved by me. So, II is implicit.

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