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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: "Though the candidates have been instructed to bring pencils, yet provide some pencils with each invigilator." - An instruction to test administration staff.

    Assumptions:

    1. Pencils are in short supply.
    2. All the candidates will bring the pencil.

  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: "If you want timely completion of work, provide independent cabins," - An employee tells the Director of a Company.

    Assumptions:

    1. There are not enough cabins.
    2. Others' presence hinders timely completion of work.

  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: No regular funds have been provided for welfare activities in this year's budget of the factory.

    Assumptions:

    1. The factory does not desire to carry out welfare this year.
    2. Budgetary provision is necessary for carrying put welfare activities.

  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: The host in one of the popular T.V. programmes announced that the channel will contact the viewers between 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on weekdays and the lucky ones will be given fabulous prizes.

    Assumptions:

    1. The people may remain indoors to receive the phone call.
    2. More people may start watching the programme.

  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 electric supply corporation has decided to open a few more collection centres in the business district area.

    Assumptions:

    1. The people in the area may welcome the decision.
    2. Henceforth there may be less time required by the customers for paying electricity bill.

  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: "A visit of school children to forest to widen their knowledge of natural resources has been arranged." - A notice in the school.

    Assumptions:

    1. Forests are full of natural resources.
    2. Children are likely to learn from their interaction with the new environment.

  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: There is no reason to rule out the possibility of life on Mars. Therefore the exploration of that planet has to be undertaken.

    Assumptions:

    1. There is life on Mars.
    2. The search for life is the sufficient reason for space exploration.

  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: Use PVC pipes which have 10 years longer life to any other.

    Assumptions:

    1. People prefer only those pipes which are durable.
    2. Other pipes are not durable.

  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 Union Government has decided to withdraw existing tax relief on various small savings schemes in a phased manner to augment its tax collection.

    Assumptions:

    1. People may still continue to keep money in small savings schemes and also pay taxes.
    2. The total tax collection may increase substantially.

  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: Read this notice before entering the club.

    Assumptions:

    1. People are literate.
    2. No blind person comes to the club.

  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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