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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 - "Go to Jammu via Amritsar - the shortest route".

    Assumptions:

    1. B wishes to go to Jammu.
    2. A gives advice to everybody.

  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: All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by action of governments or by revolutionary change of government.

    Assumptions:

    1. Inequality is a man-made phenomenon.
    2. No person would voluntarily part with what he possesses.

  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 campaign of 'Keep your city clean' started by the Civil Council did not evoke any response from the citizens.

    Assumptions:

    1. People do not desire to keep their city clean.
    2. The Civil Council has failed in its campaign.

  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 district administration has issued a circular to all the farmers under its jurisdiction advising them for not using pesticides indiscriminately as it may pollute the ground water.

    Assumptions:

    1. People may stop using ground water if the farmers continue to use pesticides indiscriminately.
    2. Farmers may refrain from using pesticides indiscriminately.

  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 coffee powder of company X is quite better in taste than the much advertised coffee of company Y.

    Assumptions:

    1. If your product is not good, your spend more on advertisement.
    2. Some people are tempted to buy a product by the advertisement.

  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: Of all the radio sets manufactured in India, the 'X' brand has the largest sale.

    Assumptions:

    1. The sale of all the radio sets manufactured in India is known.
    2. The manufacturing of no other radio set in India is as large as 'X' brand radio.

  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: "You should not grant him leave in this week due to exigency of work." - A supervisor advises the administrative officer.

    Assumptions:

    1. Request for leave can be turned down also.
    2. The supervisor has reviewed the work required to be done during the said period.

  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: Like a mad man, I decided to follow him.

    Assumptions:

    1. I am not a mad man.
    2. I am a mad man.

  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 first step in treating addicts is to re-establish their lost ties, for which a continuous personal attention should be paid to the addicts under treatment.

    Assumptions:

    1. Addicts under treatment respond better when shown personal interest.
    2. Addiction and strained relationships are intimately connected.

  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: Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish between genuine guests and intruders.

    Assumptions:

    1. Barking dogs bite rarely.
    2. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders.

  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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