Statement and Assumption
Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit in the statement.
- Statement:
The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. Asked the workers' union to call of strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.
Assumptions:
I. No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd.
II. Such threat may have some effect on the workers's union.
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Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income
Correct Option: B
Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income forever if they didn't mend their ways. So, only II is implicit.
- Statement:
Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition
Assumptions:
I. People like a glowing complexion
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.
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Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave for.
Correct Option: E
Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave for. So, I is implicit. Since complexion glows if circulation is improved, so II is also implicit.
- Statement:
Why don't you go to the court if the employer dies not pay you the Provident Funds contribution?
Assumptions:
I. Courts can intervene in matters of dispute between employer and employees
II. It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund contribution to the Employees.
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Clearly, the statement encourage one to go to court to get his Provident Fund from his employer.
Correct Option: E
Clearly, the statement encourage one to go to court to get his Provident Fund from his employer. This implies that the issue comes under the jurisdiction of courts and that it is the right of the employee to claim his Provident Fund. So, 'both I and II are implicit"
- Statement:
The principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in 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 Principal.
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Clearly, teachers have been instructed to maintain discipline in the class and point out the naughty students who do not let other students study.
Correct Option: E
Clearly, teachers have been instructed to maintain discipline in the class and point out the naughty students who do not let other students study. So, I is implicit. Besides, the implementation of the instructions would surely help good students to concentrate on their studies and ensure a good working atmosphere in the class. So, II is also implicit.
- Statement:
Detergents should be used to clean clothes.
Assumptions:
I. Detergents form lather
II. Detergents help to dislodge grease and dirt.
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Nothing is mentioned about lather formation by the detergent.
Correct Option: B
Nothing is mentioned about lather formation by the detergent. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement states that problems will be solved by 'me'. So II is implicit.
