Statement And Assumption - Study Mode

[#51] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement: This book is so prepared that even a layman can study science in the absence of a teacher. Assumptions : I. A layman wishes to study science without a teacher. II. A teacher may not always be available to teach science. III. A layman generally finds it difficult to learn science on its own.
Correct Answer

(B) Only II and III are implicit

Explanation

Solution: Clearly, the statement is made to impress the usefulness of the book. It does not mention the desire of a layman. So, I is not implicit. Also, the book is intended to guide one when a teacher is not available. So, both II and III are implicit.

[#52] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "We do not want you to see our product on newspaper, visit our shop to get a full view." - An advertisement. Assumptions : I. People generally decide to purchase any product after seeing the name in the advertisement. II. Uncommon appeal may attract the customers. III. People may come to see the product.
Correct Answer

(C) Only II and III are implicit

Explanation

Solution: It can be inferred from the statement that people also like to see a product before buying. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement is just an attempt to arouse the people to come and see the shop. So, both II and III are implicit.

[#53] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : There is big boom in drug business and a number of jhuggi-jhopari dwellers in Delhi can be seen pedaling with small pouches of smack and brown sugar. Assumptions : I. Drug addiction is increasing in the country, specially in the capital. II. All the big dons involved in the smuggling of drugs live in jhuggi-jhopari areas. III. Most of the jhuggi-jhopari dwellers would do anything for money.
Correct Answer

(D) Only I and III are implicit

Explanation

Solution: The statement talks of boom in drug business and cites examples from the capital city. This makes I implicit. Further, it is given that most jhuggi-jhopari dwellers are seen to indulge in transactions of drug pouches. This implies that they give in to their lust for money quite easily and do not hesitate to get involved in illegal activities for the same. So, III is implicit while II is not.

[#54] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "X-chocolate is ideal as a gift for someone you love." - An advertisement. Assumptions : I. People generally give gifts to loved ones. II. Such advertisements generally influence people. III. Chocolate can be considered as a gift item.
Correct Answer

(D) All are implicit

Explanation

Solution: Clearly, all the three directly follow from the given statement.

[#55] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Fly with us and experience the pleasure of flying."- An advertisement by an airlines. Assumptions : I. More passengers may be attracted to travel by the airline after reading the advertisement. II. People generally may prefer an enjoyable flight. III. Other airlines may not be offering the same facilities.
Correct Answer

None is implicit

Explanation

Solution: Clearly, the advertisement is meant to lure the passengers into travelling by the airline. So, I is implicit. Also, the advertisement promises an enjoyable flight. So, II is also implicit. The facilities offered by other airlines cannot be ascertained from the statement. So, III is not implicit.