Statement And Assumption - Study Mode
[#71] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Without reforming the entire administrative system, we cannot eradicate corruption and prejudice from the society. Assumptions : I. The existence of corruption and prejudice is good. II. There is enough flexibility to change the administrative system.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The statement talks of eradicating corruption and prejudice from the society, which indicates that these aspects are undesirable. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the statement mentions about reforming the administrative system. So, II is implicit.
[#72] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The civic authority has advised the residents in the area to use mosquito repellents or sleep inside nets as large number of people are suffering from malaria. Assumptions : I. Local residents have enough money to arrange for the repellents or nets. II. People may ignore and continue to get mosquito bites as they have other pressing needs.
Correct Answer
(A) Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The civic authority has advised residents to keep away from mosquitoes to avert the risk of malaria. Such an advice would surely be adhered to by the people. So, II is not implicit. Besides, it has been advised to use mosquito repellents or nets. This means that people can afford to buy the same. So, I is implicit.
[#73] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition. Assumptions : I. People like a glowing complexion. II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.
Correct Answer
Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave for. So, I is implicit. Since complexion glows if circulation is improved, so II is also implicit.
[#74] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Ensure a good Slight's sleeps for your family with safe and effective X mosquito coil." - An advertisement. Assumptions : I. X mosquito coil is better than any other mosquito coil. II. A good night's sleep is desirable.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The statement mentions the good qualities of X coil but this does not mean it is the best. So, I is not implicit. Besides, an advertisement highlights the feature which is desirable by customers and can lure them. So, II is implicit.
[#75] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Please do not wait for me, I may be late, start taking lunch as soon as the guests arrive." - A message from a Director of a Company to his office managers. Assumptions : I. Keeping guests waiting is not desirable. II. Lunch may not be ready in time.
Correct Answer
(A) Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, the Director instructs his managers not to keep the guests waiting because of him and to proceed with lunch soon after their arrival. This implies that lunch would be ready in time. So, only I is implicit.