Statement And Assumption - Study Mode

[#61] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Children, who get encouragement, usually perform better. - A note by the Principal to the parents. Assumptions : I. Some parents do not encourage children. II. Parents may follow Principal's advice.
Correct Answer

Only assumption I is implicit

Explanation

Solution: The statement talks of the performance of children who get encouragement. It means that there are some children who are not encouraged. So, I is implicit. Also, the Principal notifies to the parents that encouragement helps children improve their performance, with the hope that they too would encourage their children. So, II is also implicit,

[#62] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "According to me, you should get your child examined by a specialist doctor." - A tells B. Assumptions : I. Specialist doctors are able to diagnose better than ordinary doctors. II. B will certainly not agree with A's advice.
Correct Answer

(A) Only assumption I is implicit

Explanation

Solution: The advice particularly mentions 'a specialist doctor' and not simply 'doctor'. So, I is implicit, B's response to A's advice cannot be deduced from the given statement. So, II is not implicit.

[#63] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The government is making efforts to boost tourism in State X. Assumptions : I. Tourism in State X dropped following political unrest. II. Special discounts in the air fare have been announced.
Correct Answer

(D) Neither I nor II is implicit

Explanation

Solution: Efforts are being made to boost tourism does not mean that tourism has dropped. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement mentions nothing about discounts in air fare. So, II is also not implicit.

[#64] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Best way to solve this problem of workers' dissatisfaction is to offer them cash rewards. If this type of incentive can solve the problem in CIDCO Company then why not here." - A Personnel Manager tells the Chairman of a company. Assumptions : I. The reason for workers' dissatisfaction in both the companies was similar. II. Monetary incentives have universal appeal.
Correct Answer

Only assumption I is implicit

Explanation

Solution: Since the policy is expected to work just because it turned out fruitful in another company, it is evident that the problem in both companies was similar and monetary incentives always motivate workers. So, both I and II are implicit.

[#65] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Do not copy our software without our permission - A notice. Assumptions : I. It is possible to copy the software. II. Such warning will have some effect.
Correct Answer

Only assumption I is implicit

Explanation

Solution: Since the notice warns one against copying software without permission, it is evident that software can be copied. So, I is implicit. Also, the warning is given with the motive that no one dares to copy the software. So, II is also implicit.