Logical Reasoning - Statement Assumptions
Exam Duration: 60 Mins Total Questions : 30
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement:"I have not received telephone bills for 9 months in spite of several complaints".-A telephone customer's letter to the edit of a daily
Assumptions: I.Every customers has a right to get bills regularly from the telephone company.
II.The customer complaint part point to defect in the services which is expected to be corrected.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: "Work hard to be successful in the examinations."-A advises B.
Assumptions: I.B listened to A's advice
II. Passing the examination is desirable
III.Hard practice leads to success
- (a)
Only I and II are implicit
- (b)
Only II and III are implicit
- (c)
Only I and III are implicit
- (d)
All are implicit
- (e)
None of these
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: Give the packets to Mr.X at his residence and return immediately.In case you are likely to be late inform me-Mr.A tells his clerk
Assumptions: I. The clerk never informs about his late coming
II. The clerk may not obey Mr.A's instructions
III. The clerk may not inform his late coming unless instructed
- (a)
Only I and II are implicit
- (b)
Only II and III are implicit
- (c)
only I and III are implicit
- (d)
only III is implicit
- (e)
none of these
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: Science is a sort of news agency comparable in principle to other news agencies. But this news agency gives us information which is reliable to an extraordinary high degree due to elaborate techniques of verification and its capacity to survive centuries. So, science should be read with as much interest as we read news.
Assumptions: I. Science encourages investigate spirit.
II. People read news out of interest.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: Government aided schools have uniformity in charging various fees.
Assumptions: I. The Government's subsidy comes from the money collected by way of taxes from people.
II. The Government while giving subsidy may have stipulated certain uniform conditions regarding fees.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: The function will start at 3 P.M. You are requested to take your seats before 3 P.M."- Last sentence in an invitation card.
Assumptions: I. If the invitee is not in his seats before 3 P.M., the function will not start.
II. Function will start as scheduled.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: The two countries have signed a fragile pact, but the vital sovereignty issue remains unresolved.
Assumptions: I. The two countries cannot have permanent peace pact.
II. The two countries may become hostile again after a short spell of time.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: The national air carrier has decided to start a weekly air service from town A and B
Assumptions: I. there will be enough passengers to make the operation economically viable
II. other carriers may not starch such service
III. the people staying around these towns can afford the cost of air arrival
- (a)
only I is implicit
- (b)
only I and II are implicit
- (c)
only II and III are implicit
- (d)
all are implicit
- (e)
none of these
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contains the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities.
Assumptions: I.It is impossible to put on end to terrorist activities.
II.Efforts to control the terrorist activities are on.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in the class because some students may disturb other students.
Assumptions: I.The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.
II.The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
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 school.
II.Those children who are otherwise deprived of good food will attend the schools
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement:"Use our product to improve memory of child.It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful effects ."-An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.
Assumptions: I.People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects.
II.Improving memory child is considered as important by many parents.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: The campaign of 'Keep your city clean' started by the Civil Council did not evoke any reason from the citizens.
Assumptions: I.People do not desire to keep their city clean.
II.The civil council has failed in its campaign
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
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.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: Why don't you invite Antony for the Christmas party this year?
Assumptions: I.Antony is not from the same city.
II.Unless invited Antony will not attend the party.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: The education of a student at collegiate level, not taking into account maintenance expences,costs four hundred rupees a year.Collegiate education is thus drawing heavily upon the national resources of an improvised community.So college education should be registered to a brilliant few.
Assumptions: I.Our resources are very limited.
II.Only a few students should be admitted to the college.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: Sachin's mother instructed him to return home by train if it rains heavily.
Assumptions: I. Sachin may not be able to decide himself if it rains heavily.
II. The trains may ply even if it rains heavily.
- (a)
If only assumption I is implict
- (b)
If only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
If either I or II is implicit
- (d)
If neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
If both I and II are Implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: All existing inequalities can be reduced, if not utterly eradicated, by action of governments or by revolutionary change of government.
Assumptions: I.Inequality is a man-made phenomenon.
II.No person would voluntarily part with that possesses.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: Money is the root cause of all the problems in a family.
Assumptions: I. Every problem is caused by something.
II. There are always some problems in a family.
- (a)
If only assumption I is implict
- (b)
If only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
If either I or II is implicit
- (d)
If neither I nor II is implicit
- (e)
If both I and II are Implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumption I is implicit in the statement.
Statement: I can take you quickly from Kanpur to Lucknow by my cab but then you must pay me double the normal charges.
Assumptions: I. Normally, it will take more time to reach Lucknow from Kanpur.
II. People want to reach quickly but they will not pay extra money for it.
- (a)
If only assumption I is implict
- (b)
If only assumption II is implict
- (c)
If either I or II is implicit
- (d)
If neither I not II is implicit
- (e)
If both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumption I is implicit in the statement.
Statement: A Notice Board at a ticker window: 'Please come in queue.'
Assumptions: I. Unless instructed people will not form a queue.
II. People any way want to purchase tickets.
- (a)
If only assumption I is implict
- (b)
If only assumption II is implict
- (c)
If either I or II is implicit
- (d)
If neither I not II is implicit
- (e)
If both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumption and decide which of the assumption I is implicit in the statement.
Statement: Believe me, I have read it in newspaper X.
Assumptions: I. Newspaper X gives reliable information/news.
II. I am reporting exactly as it is given in newspaper X.
- (a)
If only assumption I is implict
- (b)
If only assumption II is implict
- (c)
If either I or II is implicit
- (d)
If neither I not II is implicit
- (e)
If both I and II are implicit
You have to consider the statement and the following assumption and decide which of the assumption I is implicit in the statement.
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.
- (a)
If only assumption I is implict
- (b)
If only assumption II is implict
- (c)
If either I or II is implicit
- (d)
If neither I not II is implicit
- (e)
If both I and II are implicit
Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.
Statement: Please consult us before making any decision on investment.
Assumptions: I.You may take a wrong decision if you don't consult us.
II.It is important to take a right decision.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit and
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit.
Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.
Statement : Films have become indispensable for the entertainment of people.
Assumptions: I. Films are the only media of entertainment.
II. People enjoy films.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit and
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit.
Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.
Statement: The company has the right to reject any application form without furnishing any reason while sorting the list of candidates for interview- A condition mentioned in the employment notice.
Assumptions: I. It is desirable to call only eligible candidates for interview.
II. The company believes in following impartial practice in all its functions.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit and
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit.
Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.
Statement: Shalini made an application to the bank for a loan of Rs.1,80,000 by mortgaging her house to the bank and promised to repay it within five years.
Assumptions: I. The bank has a practice of granting loans for Rs. 1,00,000 and above.
II. The bank accepts house as collateral security against such loans.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit and
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit.
Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.
Statement : "Apply nets on windows to prevent the entrance of mosquitoes in the house."
Assumptions: I.The entering of mosquitoes from entrances other than windows is desirable.
II.Nets are not available to apply on doors.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit and
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit.
Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.
Statement: Success is how much a person bounces up after hitting the bottom.
Assumptions: I. Success requires conscious efforts without being discouraged by failure.
II.Failure cannot be considered an acceptable thing.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit and
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit.
Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit.
Statement : "But out of A,B,C and products, you buy B which alone is based on the international technology."-A shopkeeper tells a customer.
Assumptions: I. The Customers normally accept the recommendation of the shopkeeper.
II.Use of international technology is supposed to ensure better quality standards.
- (a)
if only assumption I is implicit
- (b)
if only assumption II is implicit
- (c)
if either I or II is implicit
- (d)
if neither I nor II is implicit and
- (e)
if both I and II are implicit.