Statement And Assumption - Study Mode
[#146] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Provide mid-day meals to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students attending schools. Assumptions : I. Mid-day meals will attract the children to the schools. II. Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools.
Correct Answer
(A) Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Providing mid-day meals would attract more number of children as an added privilege and not because the children are deprived of good meals at home. So, only I is implicit.
[#147] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers. Assumptions : I. The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers. II. Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: That someone has earned a lot is no reason to share the profit margin with the customers. So, I is not implicit. Clearly, the offers have been announced to attract more customers and boost up the sale. So, II is implicit.
[#148] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : In case of any difficulty about this case, you may contact our company's lawyer. Assumptions : I. Each company has a lawyer of its own. II. The company's lawyer is thoroughly briefed about this case.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: No decision can be made regarding other companies. So, I is not implicit. Since one is advised to contact the company's lawyer in case of any problem, it means that the lawyer is fully acquainted with the case. So, II is implicit.
[#149] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Imprisonment for 27 years made Nelson Mandela, the President. Assumptions : I. Only who will be imprisoned for 27 years will become the President. II. To become the President, imprisonment is a qualification.
Correct Answer
(D) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The statement implies that it was not 'literally' imprisonment, but Nelson Mandela's dedicated service to the nation and his struggle for freedom despite various hardships that won him the desired public appeal to be elected the President. So, neither I nor II is implicit.
[#150] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities. Assumptions : I. It is impossible to put an end to terrorist activities. II. Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The statement expresses concern over the issue as to when our country would be able to curb terrorism completely. This means that efforts are on and it is quite possible to put an end to terrorist activities although it could take longer. So, only II is implicit.