Statement And Assumption - Study Mode
[#216] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : In spite of less than normal rainfall in the catchment areas during the first two months of monsoon of the lakes supplying water to the city the authority has not yet affected any cut in the water supply to the city. Assumptions : I. The rainfall during the remaining part of the monsoon may be adequate for normal water supply. II. The present water level of the lakes supplying water to the city may be adequate for normal supply.
Correct Answer
Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The statement clearly indicates that at present the water level of the lakes is adequate. There is nothing of a shortage to induce a cut in water supply and still there is time to wait and watch the performance of rains during the remaining monsoon period. So, both I and II are implicit.
[#217] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : If you are an engineer, we have a challenging job for you. Assumptions : I. We need an engineer. II. You are an engineer.
Correct Answer
(A) Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, job is offered to an engineer. This means that he is needed. So, I is implicit. The word 'If' in the statement makes II not implicit.
[#218] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : In spite of poor services, the commutators have not complained against it. Assumptions : I. Generally people do not tolerate poor services. II. Complaints sometimes improve services.
Correct Answer
(A) Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The statement expresses an expectation of complaints from the people against poor services. So, I is implicit. But the effect of complaints cannot be deduced. So, II is not implicit.
[#219] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : In Bombay, railway trains are indispensable for people in the suburbs to reach their places of work on time. Assumptions : I. Railway trains are the only mode of transport available in the suburbs of Bombay. II. Only railway trains run punctually.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: That the railway trains are indispensable for people to reach the place on time does not mean that there are no other means of transport but shows that trains alone run on time. So, I is not implicit and only II is implicit.
[#220] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : It is not true that the mightiest superpower always wins wars and gets accolades from other countries. Assumptions : I. Winners are sometimes admired and appreciated. II. Winners are occasionally criticized.
Correct Answer
Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The statement mentions that superpowers do win wars but their victory is not always applauded, but sometimes criticized as well in case the victory is an act of oppression of the weaker nation, and is not backed by a reasonable cause. So, both I and II are implicit.