Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Statement and Assumption

41. Directions :

In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : An advertisement in a newspaper - "Wanted unmarried, presentable, matriculate girls between 18 and 21, able to speak fluently in English to be taken as models."

Assumptions :
I. Fluency in English is a pre-requisite for good performance as a model.
II. Height does not matter in performing as a model.

• (A) Only assumption I is implicit
• (B) Only assumption II is implicit
• (C) Either I or II is implicit
• (D) Neither I nor II is implicit

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 'Fluency in English' is a condition mentioned for girls to be taken as models. So, I is implicit. Since nothing is mentioned about the height, so II is not implicit.

42. Directions :

In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The regulatory authority has set up a review committee to find out the reasons for unstable stock prices.

Assumptions :
I. The investors may regain confidence in stock market by this decision.
II. The review committee has the expertise to find out the causes for volatility in the stock market.

• (A) Only assumption I is implicit
• (B) Only assumption II is implicit
• (C) Either I or II is implicit
• (D) Neither I nor II is implicit

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Answer & Solution Answer: Option E Solution: Clearly, I mentions the aim for which the step talked about in the statement, has been undertaken while II mentions the essential requirement for it. So, both I and II are implicit.

43. Directions :

In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : Cases of food poisoning due to consumption of liquor are increasing in rural areas.

Assumptions :
I. Percentage of people consuming liquor is more in rural areas.
II. There are many unauthorized spurious liquor shops in the rural areas.

• (A) Only assumption I is implicit
• (B) Only assumption II is implicit
• (C) Either I or II is implicit
• (D) Neither I nor II is implicit

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 The statement talks of number of cases of food poisoning due to consumption of liquor and not of the number of cases consuming liquor. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the statement indicates that people in rural areas are getting spurious or low-grade liquor and no check is being kept on shops selling liquor there. So, II is implicit.

44. Directions :

In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The X passenger car manufacturing company announced a sharp reduction in the prices of its luxury cars.

Assumptions :
I. There may be an increase in the sale of luxury cars of Company X.
II. The other such car manufacturers may also reduce their prices.
III. The competitor companies may not reduce their prices.

• (A) Only I is implicit
• (B) Only I and II are implicit
• (C) Only I and III are implicit
• (D) None is implicit

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 The reduction in prices is clearly a step to promote sales of the company. So, I is implicit. However, other companies may or may not follow the same pursuit. So, either II or III is implicit.

45. Directions :

In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "If you are beautiful, we will catch your beauty. If you are not, we will make you beautiful." - An advertisement of a photo studio.

Assumptions :
I. How to look beautiful is a problem of youngsters.
II. A photograph can be beautiful even if a person is not.
III. People like to be considered beautiful.

• (A) Only I and II are implicit
• (B) Only II and III are implicit
• (C) Only III is implicit
• (D) Only I and III are implicit

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 Clearly, the advertisement is meant for people of all age groups and so assuming a fact only in relation to youngsters is vague. So, I is not implicit. Also, the studio promises to make those people 'beautiful' who are not. This makes II implicit. Further, the advertisement is meant for persons who desire to be beautiful. So, III is implicit.

46. Directions :

In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The economic prosperity of any nation is dependent on the quality of its human resources.

Assumptions :
I. It is possible to measure the quality of human resources of a nation.
II. Achieving economic prosperity is a cherished goal of every nation.

• (A) Only assumption I is implicit
• (B) Only assumption II is implicit
• (C) Either I or II is implicit
• (D) Neither I nor II is implicit

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 I follows from the statement and so is implicit. But the status of economic prosperity as a nation's goal is not discussed in the statement. So, II is not implicit.

47. Directions :

In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Fly X airways whenever you decide to go places. Our fares are less than train fares."- An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. People prefer to travel by air when the fares are reasonable.
II. The fares of other airlines are costlier than those of X airways.

• (A) Only assumption I is implicit
• (B) Only assumption II is implicit
• (C) Either I or II is implicit
• (D) Neither I nor II is implicit

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Answer & Solution Answer: Option E Solution: The advertisement highlights the fact that fares of X airways are less than train fares. This implies that people would prefer to travel by air rather than by train if they do not have to pay extra for it. So I is implicit. Besides, this feature also reveals that fares of X airways are lower than those of other airlines. So, II is also implicit.

48. Directions :

In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "This drink can be had either as it is, or after adding ice to it." - An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. People differ in their preferences.
II. Some people will get attracted to the drink as it can be had as it is.

• (A) Only assumption I is implicit
• (B) Only assumption II is implicit
• (C) Either I or II is implicit
• (D) Neither I nor II is implicit

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Answer & Solution Answer: Option E Solution: The advertisement tells the different ways in which the drink can be had. This means that different people prefer to have it in a different way and that some people would prefer it only because it can be taken in a particular manner. So, both I and II are implicit.

49. Directions :

In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : The address of the Principal to the students, "Dear students, if you want a healthy mind, listen to music."

Assumptions :
I. Normally students like to follow good advice.
II. It is desirable to develop a healthy mind.
III. It is the duty of the Principal to advise the students.

• (A) Only I and II are implicit
• (B) Only II and III are implicit
• (C) Only I and III are implicit
• (D) None is implicit

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 The Principal has advised the students regarding their welfare. This implies that students like to follow good advice. So, I is implicit. Since the Principal stresses on having 'a healthy mind', it implies that students desire for the same. So, II is implicit. However, the Principal has given the advice out of deep concern for his students and not because it is his duty. So, III is not implicit.

50. Directions :

In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statement : "Banking services are fine tuned to meet growing business needs," - An advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. Banking is a part of business activity.
II. Industrialists prefer better banking services.

• (A) Only assumption I is implicit
• (B) Only assumption II is implicit
• (C) Either I or II is implicit
• (D) Neither I nor II is implicit

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Answer & Solution Answer: Option E Solution: According to the statement, banking is associated with business activity. So, I is implicit. Banking is adjusted in a way to promote business needs. This means that business is promoted by better banking. So, II is also implicit.