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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: Equality of income throughout a community is the essential condition for maximising the total utility which the total income available could confer on the members of that community.

    Assumptions:

    1. If extra income were taken from the rich and given to the poor, the total utility experienced by the community would increase.
    2. Equal pay for equal work.

  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: "Present day education is in shambles and the country is going to the dogs."

    Assumptions:

    1. A good education system is essential for the well-being of a nation.
    2. A good education alone is sufficient for the well-being of a nation.

  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: If the city bus which runs between Ram Nagar and Sant Colony is extended to Vasant Vihar, it will be convenient. - Appeal of residents of Ram Nagar to the city bus company.

    Assumptions:

    1. The convenience of the city bus company is much more important than the needs of the consumers.
    2. The city bus company is indifferent to the aspirations of the residents of Sant Colony.

  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: If Rajan has finished reading the instructions, then let him begin the activities accordingly.

    Assumptions:

    1. Rajan would understand the instructions.
    2. Rajan is capable of performing the activities.

  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 civic authority appealed to the people for reduction in usage of water as there may be an acute shortage during the coming weeks.

    Assumptions:

    1. There will be no rain in recent future.
    2. The people are ready to follow the advice of the civic authority.

  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: "Everyone desires to buy a personal computer", statement of a college student.

    Assumptions:

    1. Personal computers are not a need but a luxury.
    2. Use of personal computers improves quality of skill.

  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: "It has become a necessity to computerize all the functions of our Institute to maintain the present position." - A statement of the Director of XYZ Institute.

    Assumptions:

    1. Unless computerized, the Institute will fall behind the race.
    2. The functions of the Institute are too complex to be handled manually.

  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: The product X that you have asked for is not with us but can be made available against firm order from you.

    Assumptions:

    1. The product X is not in great demand.
    2. The product X is out of stock as new model is coming up.

  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: "X air-conditioner - the largest selling name with the largest range." - An advertisement.

    Assumptions:

    1. X air-conditioner is the only one with wide variations.
    2. There is a demand of air-conditioners in the market.

  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: Ministry has announced an economic package to support the voluntary organisations. - An official notice,

    Assumptions:

    1. Voluntary organisations do not need such support.
    2. Government was not supporting the voluntary organisations earlier.

  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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