Statement and Assumption


Direction: In each of the questions below, is given a statesmen followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. An assumption is something supposed of taken for granted, you have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement.

  1. Statement
    The State Government has unilaterally increased octroi by 5% on all commodities entiering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government.
    Assumptions
    I. The State Government may be able to implement its decision.
    II. The Central Government may agree to support the State Government's decision.
    III. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount through the additional octroi.









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    State Government's decision to increase octroi by 5% is based on the assumption that the State Government is competent enough to implement the decision and also get the consent of the Central Government. The hike is in view of earning additional amount.

    Correct Option: A

    State Government's decision to increase octroi by 5% is based on the assumption that the State Government is competent enough to implement the decision and also get the consent of the Central Government. The hike is in view of earning additional amount.


  1. Statement
    The Central Government has directed the State Government to reduce the Government expenditure in view of the serious resource crunch and it may not be able to sanction every additional grant to the states for the next six months.
    Assumptions
    I. The State Government is totally dependent on the Central Government for its expenditure.
    II. The Central Government has reviewed the expenditure account of the State Government.
    III. The State Government will abide by the directives.









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    The use of the word 'totally' makes the assumption doubtful. It is the given that the Central Government has directed the State Government to reduce its expenditure account and also the State Government will abide by the directives.

    Correct Option: A

    The use of the word 'totally' makes the assumption doubtful. It is the given that the Central Government has directed the State Government to reduce its expenditure account and also the State Government will abide by the directives.



  1. Statement
    "Buy 'Y' TV for better sound quality.", an advertisement.
    Assumptions
    I. 'Y' TV is the only TV in the market
    II. 'Y' TV is the costliest.
    III. People generally ignore such advertisements.









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    Assumption I is invalid because of the word 'only' Assumption II is has also no connection with the given statement. So, Assumption II also become invalid. In case of III, we can say that an advertisement is given to get desired response and not to be ignored. Hence, Assumption III again is an invalid assumption.

    Correct Option: D

    Assumption I is invalid because of the word 'only' Assumption II is has also no connection with the given statement. So, Assumption II also become invalid. In case of III, we can say that an advertisement is given to get desired response and not to be ignored. Hence, Assumption III again is an invalid assumption.


  1. Statement
    "Look at her audacity Madhu had not replied to my letter", A tells B.
    Assumptions
    I. Madhu received his letter.
    II. Madhu did not receive his letter.
    III. The letter was sent by post.









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    Assumption I is implicit as A has categorically states the Madhu has not replied to his letter, it means that she received his letter. Assumption II is invalid because of the correctness of Assumptions I and III are not implicit as it has no relation with the given statement.

    Correct Option: A

    Assumption I is implicit as A has categorically states the Madhu has not replied to his letter, it means that she received his letter. Assumption II is invalid because of the correctness of Assumptions I and III are not implicit as it has no relation with the given statement.



  1. Statement
    She had the ability to be a very good singer but she could not explore herself in that direction, A tells B about D.
    Assumptions
    I. D is a male.
    II. D is female.
    III. A and B are close friends.









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    Assumption II is implicit because the word 'she' has been used for D . Assumption I is not implicit because of correctness of II while III is not implicit as we cannot conclude on the basis of given statement that A and B are close friends.

    Correct Option: C

    Assumption II is implicit because the word 'she' has been used for D . Assumption I is not implicit because of correctness of II while III is not implicit as we cannot conclude on the basis of given statement that A and B are close friends.