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Logical Reasoning :: Statement and Assumption

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In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

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  • (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: "Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted" - A notice on a plot of land.

    Assumptions:

    1. The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass.
    2. The people are scared of prosecution.

  2. A.
    Only assumption I is implicit
    B.
    Only assumption II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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  3. Statement: Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society.

    Assumptions:

    1. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good.
    2. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.

  4. A.
    Only assumption I is implicit
    B.
    Only assumption II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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  5. Statement: The civic authority has advised the residents in the area to use mosquito repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering from malaria.

    Assumptions:

    1. Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or nets.
    2. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have other pressing needs.

  6. A.
    Only assumption I is implicit
    B.
    Only assumption II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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  7. Statement: Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition.

    Assumptions:

    1. People like a glowing complexion.
    2. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.

  8. A.
    Only assumption I is implicit
    B.
    Only assumption II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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  9. Statement: "Ensure a good Slight's sleeps for your family with safe and effective X mosquito coil." - An advertisement.

    Assumptions:

    1. X mosquito coil is better than any other mosquito coil.
    2. A good night's sleep is desirable.

  10. A.
    Only assumption I is implicit
    B.
    Only assumption II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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  11. Statement: "Please do not wait for me, I may be late, start taking lunch as soon as the guests arrive. - A message from a Director of a Company to his office managers.

    Assumptions:

    1. Keeping guests waiting is not desirable.
    2. Lunch may not be ready in time.

  12. A.
    Only assumption I is implicit
    B.
    Only assumption II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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  13. Statement: If you have any problems, bring them to me.

    Assumptions:

    1. You have some problems.
    2. I can solve any problem.

  14. A.
    Only assumption I is implicit
    B.
    Only assumption II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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  15. Statement: A sentence in the letter to the candidates called for written examination - 'You have to bear your expenses on travel etc'.

    Assumptions:

    1. If not clarified all the candidates may claim reimbursement of expenses.
    2. Many organizations reimburse expenses on travel to candidates called for written examination.

  16. A.
    Only assumption I is implicit
    B.
    Only assumption II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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  17. Statement: The State Government has abolished the scheme of providing concessional air ticket to students.

    Assumptions:

    1. Students will not travel by air in future.
    2. The students who resort to travel by air can bear the expenses of air ticket.

  18. A.
    Only assumption I is implicit
    B.
    Only assumption II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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  19. Statement: "To buy a X - T.V, contact Y - the sole agent of X-T.V." - An advertisement.

    Assumptions:

    1. People generally prefer to buy T.V. through sole agent.
    2. The T.V. producing companies do not sell their products directly.

  20. A.
    Only assumption I is implicit
    B.
    Only assumption II is implicit
    C.
    Either I or II is implicit
    D.
    Neither I nor II is implicit
    E.
    Both I and II are implicit

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