Statement and Assumption Moderate Questions and Answers

Statement and Assumption

Direction: In each question below 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.

Statement:
"The finding of 'higher resistance' in malarial parasites was also significant as the analysis was done using the modern technique of DNA sequencing. Although the sample size was only 50, there could be no doubt about the result." - A scientist
Assumptions:
I. Modern techniques are more trustworthy than traditional or obsolete techniques.
II. Lesser the size of the sample, higher the chances of reliability.

The tone of the statement implies that the speaker must be assuming I. That is why he uses the word 'significant' for the analysis done. The word 'although' used in the statement implies that the speaker makes the assumption that lesser the size of sample, lesser the chances of reliability.

Correct Option: A

Statement:
"Our state does not need State Human Rights Commission, therefore we have abolished State Human Rights Commision." - CM of state 'X'
Assumptions:
I. There will be no cases of violation of human rights in state 'X'.
II. State 'X' has alternative provision to tackle cases of human rights violation.

It is not clear from the statement what the CM is exactly assuming. But the tone of the statement implies he must be assuming either I or II.

Correct Option: C

It is not clear from the statement what the CM is exactly assuming. But the tone of the statement implies he must be assuming either I or II.

Statement:
" We need to instil a sense of pride among the people for the rich cultural heritage of the country and its various regions." - Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Assumptions:
I. Culture is what gives meaning to our lives and identity to us a social community.
II. To instil a sense of pride among the people for the rich cultural heritage is almost impossible.

Why the need to instil such a sense of pride among the people? The speaker must be assuming I. II is not implicit because one does not desire for a need unless one assumes it to be feasible.

Correct Option: A

Why the need to instil such a sense of pride among the people? The speaker must be assuming I. II is not implicit because one does not desire for a need unless one assumes it to be feasible.

Statement:
Faculty of a reputed institute 'Y' has advised the students to buy Magical Book Series of BSC Publishing Co if they do not want to miss the opportunities of being recruited as PO in PNB.
Assumptions:
I. Students may ignore the advice and continue to prepare with the study materials provided only by coaching Y.
II. Students of the institute Y have enough money to arrange for the books.

Note that if one advises others to purchase a thing X, the former assumes that the latter have enough money to purchase it.

Correct Option: B

Note that if one advises others to purchase a thing X, the former assumes that the latter have enough money to purchase it.

Statement:
"Always use zebra crossings and subways to cross the road safely." - A notice by the City Traffic Police
Assumptions:
I. Road safety is not an option but a must for pedestrians.
II. Safety can be increased by making people aware of tips regarding road safety.

Both I and II are implicit. Why did the city traffic police need to issue such a notice? It must have assumed II. Again the word 'always' used in the notice makes I implicit.

Correct Option: E

Both I and II are implicit. Why did the city traffic police need to issue such a notice? It must have assumed II. Again the word 'always' used in the notice makes I implicit.