Statement And Assumption - Study Mode
[#111] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : A warning in a train compartment - "To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for improper use Rs. 500." Assumptions : I. Some people misuse the alarm chain. II. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.
Correct Answer
Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, the penalty is imposed to prevent people from misusing the alarm chain. This means that some people misuse it. So, I is implicit. The alarm chain is provided to stop the running train in times of urgency. So, II is also implicit.
[#112] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : If it is easy to become an engineer, I don't want to be an engineer. Assumptions : I. An individual aspires to be professional. II. One desires to achieve a thing which is hard earned.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, nothing is mentioned about the professional nature of the job. So, I is not implicit. The statement hints that one rejects a thing that is easy to achieve. So, II is implicit.
[#113] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The concession in rail fares for the journey to hill stations has been cancelled because it is not needed for people who can spend their holidays there. Assumptions : I. Railways should give concession only to needy persons. II. Railways should not encourage people to spend their holidays at hill stations.
Correct Answer
(A) Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The statement mentions that concessions should not be given to people who can afford to spend holidays in hill stations. This means they should be given only to needy persons. So, I is implicit. But, II does not follow from the statement and is not implicit.
[#114] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "The bridge was built at the cost of Rs. 128 crores and even civil bus service is not utilizing it, what a pity to see it grossly underutilized." - A citizen's view on a new flyover linking east and west sides of a suburb. Assumptions : I. The building of such bridges does not serve any public objective. II. There has to be some accountability and utility of money spent on public projects.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, the statement expresses grave concern over a newly-built flyover not being utilized by public. This implies that such projects need to be taken up only after working out their utility and that the huge expenditure incurred on building such structures is worthwhile only if they prove useful for the public. Thus, only II is implicit.
[#115] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Use Riya cold cream for fair complexion." - An advertisement. Assumptions : I. People like to use cream for fair complexion. II. People are easily fooled. III. People respond to advertisements.
Correct Answer
(D) Only I and III are implicit
Explanation
Solution: Assumption I follows from the statement and so it is implicit. II is vague and so it is not implicit. Also, advertisements are given with the hope that people would know the qualities of the product and buy it. So, III is implicit.