Statement And Assumption - Study Mode
[#141] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : World Health Organisation has decided to double its assistance to various health programmes in India as per-capita expenditure on health in India is very low compared to many other countries. Assumptions : I. The enhanced assistance may substantially increase the per-capita expenditure on health in India and bring it on par with other countries. II. The Government funding is less than adequate to provide medical facilities in India.
Correct Answer
Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The fact that WHO has extended its assistance to India implies that government funding here is not adequate. So, II is implicit. Besides, WHO has decided to provide assistance to health programmes in India keeping in mind the considerably low per-capita expenditure on health. So, I is also implicit.
[#142] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The President assured the people that elections will be held here after every five years, Assumptions : I. People are afraid that the elections may not be held at all. II. People are afraid that the elections may not be held after five years.
Correct Answer
(C) Either I or II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, the statement is made to eliminate the fear of the people that the elections may not be held at all or they may not be held after five years. So, either I or II is implicit.
[#143] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Interview conducted for selecting people for jobs should measure personality characteristics of candidates. Assumptions : I. Performance on job depends on personality characteristics. II. Personality characteristics can be measured in interview.
Correct Answer
Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: According to the statement, the personality characteristics of candidates should be essentially measured in interviews before selection for jobs. So, both I and II are implicit."
[#144] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : A Notice Board at a ticket window: 'Please come in queue.' Assumptions : I. Unless instructed people will not form queue. II. People any way want to purchase tickets.
Correct Answer
Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The instructions have been given so that people willing to buy tickets may not form a crowd. So, I is implicit. Also, it is clear that people would purchase the tickets even after following the given instructions. So, II is also implicit.
[#145] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The patient's condition would improve after operation. Assumptions : I. The patient can be operated upon in this condition. II. The patient cannot be operated upon in this condition.
Correct Answer
(A) Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The fact that patient's condition would improve after the operation clearly implies that the patient can be operated upon in this condition. So, I is implicit.