Statement and Assumption


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

  1. Statement
    It is none other than humans who destroy humanity.
    Assumption
    I. Man is man's enemy
    II. Humans are destructive











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    I is not an assumption but an inference. II is implicit because unless one is destructive, one cannot destroy something.

    Correct Option: B

    I is not an assumption but an inference. II is implicit because unless one is destructive, one cannot destroy something.


  1. Statement
    The government should reject the demand for a separate state for tribal in state A.
    Assumption
    I. The government has the power to grant a separate state.
    II.Tribal s are generally very cruel.











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    I is implicit because the power to reject something is usually possible only when one has the power to grant it.
    II has no connection whatsoever with the statement.

    Correct Option: A

    I is implicit because the power to reject something is usually possible only when one has the power to grant it.
    II has no connection whatsoever with the statement.



  1. Statement
    When the hammer does not work, use a sledge hammer.
    Assumption
    I. A sledge hammer is more powerful than a hammer.
    II. Different tools are required in different conditions.











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    If A needs to be substituted by B, we assume that B is more appropriate than A. Now, the appropriateness of sledgehammer may be due to either of the following reasons: (a) a sledgehammer is more powerful; (b) though not more powerful, it works because different tools are required in different conditions. (b) may be explained by the following example : A chalk can not be said to be more powerful than a pen. But when it comes to writing on a blackboard, you would use a chalk, not a pen.

    Correct Option: C

    If A needs to be substituted by B, we assume that B is more appropriate than A. Now, the appropriateness of sledgehammer may be due to either of the following reasons: (a) a sledgehammer is more powerful; (b) though not more powerful, it works because different tools are required in different conditions. (b) may be explained by the following example : A chalk can not be said to be more powerful than a pen. But when it comes to writing on a blackboard, you would use a chalk, not a pen.


  1. Statement :
    This move has been taken from the point of view of exchange rate management.
    Assumptions:
    I. Such as a move is not desirable.
    II. No other move is possible.











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    I is not implicit: Since the statement is silent on whether the move would have a good or a bad impact, it does not make any assumption about the move's desirability. II is also not implicit . In fact the assumption is on the contrary. If we say that this move has been taken from a particular point of view ( that of exchange rate management), We assume that other moves are also possible.

    Correct Option: D

    I is not implicit: Since the statement is silent on whether the move would have a good or a bad impact, it does not make any assumption about the move's desirability. II is also not implicit . In fact the assumption is on the contrary. If we say that this move has been taken from a particular point of view ( that of exchange rate management), We assume that other moves are also possible.



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

  1. Statement:
    The General Administration Department has issued a circular to all the employees information them that henceforth the employees can avail their lunch break at any of the half-hour slots between 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm.
    Assumption:
    I. The employees may welcome the decision and lunch break in the work of the decision and avail lunch break at different time slots.
    II. There may be not be any break in the work of the organisation as the employees will have their lunch break at different time slots.











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    A decision is taken when it is felt that it would be accepted by most of the people concerned.

    Correct Option: E

    A decision is taken when it is felt that it would be accepted by most of the people concerned. Hence I is implicit. II is also implicit as the reason behind the need.