Practice Statement and assumptions - verbal reasoning Online Quiz (set-2) For All Competitive Exams

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Then decide which of the answers (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) is the correct answer.

Q-1)   Statement:
The high court of state ‘X’ has directed the state government ‘X’ to issue a notification making speed governors compulsory for all four-wheelers in the city to check high-speed driving.
Assumptions:
I. Speed governors will put an end to accidents.
II. Speed governors will help in reducing the possibilities of road accidents.
III. High speed of vehicles on the road causes accidents.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

I assumes too much.

But why is there a need of speed governors for all four-wheelers? The court must be assuming II and III.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Then decide which of the answers (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) is the correct answer.

Q-2)   Statement:
“Bar Council of India (BCI) has decided to go on a hunger strike to protest the implementation of the Legal Services Authority (Amendment) Act.”
— Chairman of BCI
Assumptions:
I. The amendment has several loopholes and is bound to hurt the litigants’ interests.
II. All the members of BCI will welcome the decision.
III. The hunger strike held in front of the court will put a pressure on the respective authority.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

I is not implicit: will it hurt the litigants’ interests or the lawyers’? II is not implicit because of the word all. III deviates by mentioning the venue.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Then decide which of the answers (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) is the correct answer.

Q-3)   Statement:
“We must select educators and not academics. They should have the ability to teach in the canteen or even at bus stop!”
— Mr X
Assumptions:
I. Teaching is an art. It asks for a thorough knowledge of the subject as well as the ability to put across that knowledge to others.
II. The skills required in transmitting knowledge are, at times, quite different from a person’s receiving skills.
III. It is not necessarily true that a good student will also be a good teacher.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

I is not implicit because it mentions the words ‘thorough knowledge’.

Hence I can’t be correlated with the statement. II and III are implicit; that is why the speaker distinguishes an educator from an academic.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Then decide which of the answers (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) is the correct answer.

Q-4)   Statement:
For realising a 7% GDP growth rate, we would need our gross investments to increase to 28- 30 per cent. This is not a tall order.
Assumptions:
I. 7% GDP growth rate seems to be a far cry.
II. The more you invest, the better the GDP growth.
III. The GDP growth rate is the indicator of a nation’s development.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

I is wide off the mark. In fact, it’s just the contrary of what the statement says. II is implicit: when a statement is of the form A should be done for B, we assume that A leads to B. III is not implicit.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Then decide which of the answers (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) is the correct answer.

Q-5)   Statement:
“An asteroid which burned up in the earth’s atmosphere in June could have triggered a mistaken nuclear war between India and Pakistan had it detonated over South Asia.”
— Statement of Mr X in a report in The New York Times.
Assumptions:
I. India and Pakistan are equipped with nuclear weapons.
II. Neither India nor Pakistan had the sophisticated sensors that could determine the difference between a natural NEO (near-earth object) impact and a nuclear detonation.
III. India and Pakistan have no good relationship with each other.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

The phrase ‘nuclear war’ used in the statement indicates that the speaker must be assuming I. The word, ‘mistaken’ implies that he must be assuming II also. Why does the speaker think of the possibility of war between India and Pakistan? He must be assuming III also.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-6)   Statement:
Many organizations have switched over to online mode of examinations.
Assumptions:
I. Candidates from all parts of the country may be well-versed using computers.
II. Online mode of examinations helps in recruiting more capable personnel.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Assumption I is implicit because only then the switching over makes sense. But II need not be an assumption. The switching over may have been prompted by economic factors or those of convenience.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-7)   Statement:
The civic authority of the metropolis has decided to suspend sanctioning of new building proposals for six months and assess the impact of the current building projects on the city’s amenities.
Assumptions:
I. The builders’ lobby may move the court against the civic body’s decision.
II. The civic authority may be able to complete the impact study in about six months.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Assumption I is not implicit because adverse impacts are not assumed. II is implicit in the period of suspension being six months.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-8)   Statement:
“Provide scholarships to the children in primary schools to increase the number of students in school.”
— View of Mr X
Assumptions:
I. Scholarship will attract the children to school.
II. Those children who are deprived of money but intelligent will attend the school and scholarship will make their aspirations feasible.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

The scheme will attract students, particularly those students who have no money to pursue education. So both assumptions are implicit.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-9)   Statement:
Today when there is so much talk about revising the Constitution, we have to consider whether it is the Constitution that has failed us or it is we who have failed the Constitution.
Assumptions:
I. Only the revision of Constitution will not serve the intended purpose unless there is willingness among the people to abide by it.
II. All is not right with governance.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

The speaker is assuming I; that is why he has attached equal importance to both
— the constitution and adherence of the people to its provisions. The speaker assumes II; that is why he delves into its causes.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-10)   Statement:
Economic development and social justice should go hand in hand.
Assumptions:
I. Only economic development can bring social justice.
II. Life without social justice is worth not living.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

I is not implicit. The statement only says that the two should go together, not that one results from the other. II is implicit; that is why the emphasis on social justice.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-11)   Statement:
Neglecting the manufacturing sector and veering towards the information technology industry is what has led to the slowdown in the economy.
Assumptions:
I. The growth in manufacturing sector can boost the Indian economy.
II. Information technology industry needs less manpower than manufacturing sector.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

He may be assuming that manufacturing sector and information technology industry should be run together with equal stress to boost the economy.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-12)   Statement:
The college administration has instructed all the students to stop using cell phones within the college premises.
Assumptions:
I. The students may stop using cell phones in the college premises.
II. The students may continue to use cell phones in the college premises.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

When you instruct someone to do something, you assume that he may do it.

Hence I is implicit and II is not.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-13)   Statement:
The Law Commission of India has called for sweeping changes in life insurance laws not only to promote insurance business in the country but also to protect policy holders from hassles in claiming settlements.
Assumptions:
I. The interests of policy holders had not been entirely satisfied particularly in the area of claims settlement.
II. Sweeping changes in life insurance laws are possible.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Why was the need felt to make the change? There was certainly something dissatisfactory.

Hence I is the assumption behind it. II is obvious.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-14)   Statement:
“Almost two months after a girl was found dead in a multi-storey apartment, the police are exploring the possibility of using a lie-detector to verify statements.”
— A report in a newspaper
Assumptions:
I. The lie detector may not help the police to confirm their suspicions.
II. So far the police have not used scientific techniques of interrogation and investigation to unravel the mystery behind the death of the deceased.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

The statement is based on the hindrances and ill-effects of delay in proper action. Neither assumption carries the above sense.

Hence both are not implicit.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-15)   Statement:
“Our country X has decided not to provide air passage for the aeroplanes of country Y because it was later found hatching conspiracy to bring anarchy in our country through destructive work of several militant outfits.”
— Spokesman of the government
Assumptions:
I. The pressure mounted by this move is likely to change the overt and covert policy of country Y towards intentions country X.
II. This move is likely to attract global attention towards the evil of country Y against country X.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Both I and II are implicit because the purpose of the move is to pressurise country Y as well as to attract global attention.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-16)   Statement:
The Government has decided against the reduction of prices of petroleum products though there is a signification drop in the crude oil prices in the international market
Assumptions:
I. The prices of crude oil in the international market may again increase in the near future
II. The present prices difference of petroleum products will help the government to withstand any possible price rise in future.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

it is not necessary that price rise he these on the mind of the govt while taking the decision. Hence I nor II is implicit. In fact, the truth is that our petroleum companies are running losses even after the drop international prices

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-17)   Statement:
Wars must be discouraged vehemently even though majority of the victims might have been a nuisance to peace-loving people.
Assumptions:
I. Some people create problems to peace-loving people.
II. Wars kill majority of the wicked people.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

I is implicit from the victims being “nuisance to peace-loving people.” II is not an assumption. Note that the assumption here may be: “Majority of the people killed in wars are wicked.”

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-18)   Statement:
Thick milk does not mean high-quality milk
— Issued in public interest by a reputed milk company.
Assumptions:
I. There is misconception among the people that thick milk is good.
II. Some companies are producing adulterated thick milk.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

I is implicit; it is to dispel this myth that the statement has been issued in public interest. but being inferior in quality is not the same as being adulterated;

Hence II is not implicit.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-19)   Statement:
Helping the poor is the real service to humanity.
Assumptions:
I. Poor people are in need of help from others.
II. If we do not help poor, we will not be called human beings.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

I is implicit: how else can helping the poor be a service? II is not implicit because not all human beings are in the “service” business.

DIRECTIONS:

In each question be low is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Give your answer as;

  1. if only assumption I is implicit.
  2. if only assumption II is implicit.
  3. if either I or II is implicit.
  4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
  5. if both I and II are implicit.

Q-20)   Statement:
After destroying the Kshatriya kings, Parasuram asked the gods a way of penance.
Assumptions:
I. Parasuram deemed the act of destroying the kings to be a sin.
II. There is a way out even after having committed such ghastly acts.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

I is implicit in the word penance — an act to wash away one’s sins.

II is not implicit. From the statement, we don’t know whether the gods showed Parasuram the way out.