Statement And Assumption - Study Mode
[#76] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : If you have any problems, bring them to me. Assumptions : I. You have some problems. II. I can solve any problem.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The word 'If shows that 'you' do not necessarily have problems. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement states that problems will be solved by 'me'. So II is implicit.
[#77] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : A sentence in the letter to the candidates called for written examination - 'You have to bear your expenses on travel etc'. Assumptions : I. If not clarified all the candidates may claim reimbursement of expenses. II. Many organizations reimburse expenses on travel to candidates called for written examination.
Correct Answer
Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, not mentioning the condition may provoke all the candidates to demand their claim. So, I is implicit. The condition is mentioned because some companies do reimburse the travel expenses. So, II is also implicit.
[#78] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The State Government has abolished the scheme of providing concessional air ticket to students. Assumptions : I. Students will not travel by air in future. II. The students who resort to travel by air can bear the expenses of air ticket.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The scheme has been abolished not to discourage the students from travelling by air but keeping in mind that the abolition of scheme won't stop them from travelling by air. So, only II is implicit.
[#79] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "To buy a X - T.V, contact Y - the sole agent of X-T.V." - An advertisement. Assumptions : I. People generally prefer to buy T.V. through sole agent. II. The T.V. producing companies do not sell their products directly.
Correct Answer
(D) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The advertisement persuades the people to meet the sole agent Y to buy X-T. V. This does not mean that the people prefer to buy T.V. through the sole agent or that the T.V. companies only sell their products through the sole agents. So, both I and II are not implicit.
[#80] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year? Assumptions : I. Anthony is not from the same city. II. Unless invited Anthony will not attend the party.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Anthony's place of living is not mentioned in the statement. So, I is not implicit. Assumption II follows from the statement and so it is implicit.