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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: A's advice to B - "If you want to study Accounts, join Institute Y."

    Assumptions:

    1. Institute Y provides good Accounts education.
    2. B listens to As advice.

  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: "You must learn to refer to dictionary if you want to become a good writer." - A advises B.

    Assumptions:

    1. Only writers refer to the dictionary.
    2. All writers, good or bad, refer to the dictionary.

  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: It is through participative management policy alone that indiscipline in our industries can be contained and a quality of life ensured to the worker.

    Assumptions:

    1. Quality of life in our industries is better.
    2. Indiscipline results in poor quality of life.

  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: A line in an advertisement in a newspaper - "You really get your money's worth when you buy from our shop."

    Assumptions:

    1. Other shops price goods above their worth.
    2. People want full value for their money.

  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: The next meeting of the Governing Board of the Institute will be held after one year.

    Assumptions:

    1. The Institute will remain in function after one year.
    2. The Governing Board will be dissolved after one year.

  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: Municipal Corporation has decided to ban the entry of vehicles from sub-urban areas to the main city through main routes during peak hours to avoid traffic congestion.

    Assumptions:

    1. The people of sub-urban areas should not bring their vehicles during peak hours.
    2. There is no traffic congestion by the vehicles of people residing in the main city.

  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: A good book, even if costly, is sold.

    Assumptions:

    1. Some books are better than others.
    2. Most of the books are costly.

  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: World Health Organisation has decided to double its assistance to various health programmes in India as per-capita expenditure on health in India is very low compared to many other countries.

    Assumptions:

    1. The enhanced assistance may substantially increase the per-capita expenditure on health in India and bring it on par with other countries.
    2. The Government funding is less than adequate to provide medical facilities in India.

  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 President assured the people that elections will be held here after every five years,

    Assumptions:

    1. People are afraid that the elections may not be held at all.
    2. People are afraid that the elections may not be held after five years.

  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: Interview conducted for selecting people for jobs should measure personality characteristics of candidates.

    Assumptions:

    1. Performance on job depends on personality characteristics.
    2. Personality characteristics can be measured in interview.

  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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