Statement And Assumption - Study Mode
[#26] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "It has become a necessity to computerize all the functions of our Institute to maintain the present position." - A statement of the Director of XYZ Institute. Assumptions : I. Unless computerized, the Institute will fall behind the race. II. The functions of the Institute are too complex to be handled manually.
Correct Answer
Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The Director asserts that computerization is essential to maintain the present state of affairs in future. This means that the Institute will lag behind in the absence of computerisation. This in turn implies that the functions of the Institute are too cumbersome and time-consuming and can be handled in time only through computers. So, both I and II are implicit.
[#27] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The product X that you have asked for is not with us but can be made available against firm order from you. Assumptions : I. The product X is not in great demand. II. The product X is out of stock as new model is coming up.
Correct Answer
(A) Only assumption I is implicit
Explanation
Solution: The statement mentions that the seller does not keep product X in ready stock and intends to provide the same only against a confirmed order from the customer. So, I is implicit However, II appears to be vague in this context.
[#28] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "X air-conditioner - the largest selling name with the largest range." - An advertisement. Assumptions : I. X air-conditioner is the only one with wide variations. II. There is a demand of air-conditioners in the market.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, the advertisement does not mention the word 'only' i.e. other air-conditioners may also have wide variations. So, I is not implicit. Also, the advertisement is given so that the people know about that which they demand. So, II is implicit.
[#29] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Ministry has announced an economic package to support the voluntary organisations. - An official notice. Assumptions : I. Voluntary organisations do not need such support. II. Government was not supporting the voluntary organisations earlier.
Correct Answer
(B) Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Since the Ministry has decided to support the voluntary organisations, it is quite probable that they are in need of it. So, I is not implicit. Further, since the economic package for the voluntary organisations has been announced recently, it can be assumed that no such support was given to them earlier. So, II is implicit.
[#30] Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "Though the candidates have been instructed to bring pencils, yet provide some pencils with each invigilator." - An instruction to test administration staff. Assumptions : I. Pencils are in short supply. II. All the candidates will bring the pencil.
Correct Answer
(D) Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation
Solution: Nothing about the availability of pencils is mentioned in the statement. So, I is not implicit. Also, in the statement, the staff has been instructed to provide pencils with each invigilator. This means that despite being instructed, all the candidates might not bring the pencil. So, II is also not implicit.