Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Statement and Assumption

51. Directions :

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

Statement : No budgetary provision for the purpose of appointing additional faculty would be made in the context of institute's changed financial priorities.

Assumptions :
I. Appointment of faculty requires funds.
II. There are areas other than appointment of faculty which require more financial attention.

• (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 phrase 'budgetary provision for the purpose of appointing additional faculty' makes I implicit. Also, since no budgetary provision was provided for appointment of faculty in view of certain changed financial priorities, it means that some other issues require more financial attention. So, II is also implicit.

52. Directions :

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

Statement : The patient's condition would improve after operation.

Assumptions :
I. The patient can be operated upon in this condition.
II. The patient cannot be operated upon in this condition.

• (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 fact that patient's condition would improve after the operation clearly implies that the patient can be operated upon in this condition. So, I is implicit.

53. Directions :

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

Statement : Children are influenced more by their teachers nowadays.

Assumptions :
I. The children consider teachers as their models.
II. A large amount of children's time is spent in school.

• (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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 Clearly, it is because children consider teachers as their model that they are more influenced by them. So, I is implicit. It is not necessary that the children are influenced by teachers because they spend much time in school. So, II is not implicit.

54. Directions :

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

Statement : "I want to present a book on techniques of yoga to Ajay on his birthday."- A tells B.

Assumptions :
I. A will be invited by Ajay on his birthday.
II. The person, to whom the book is to be presented, is not keeping good health.
III. Book is an acceptable gift for birthday.

• (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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 Since A has decided to gift a book to Ajay on his birthday, it is quite evident that he will be invited by Ajay and that a book is an acceptable gift. So, both I and III are implicit. Nothing about the state of health of the person can be deduced from the statement. So, II is not implicit.

55. Directions :

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

Statement : Market trends are changing continuously and with increasing competitiveness, the consumer's demands with respect to the prices and quality are gradually increasing.

Assumptions :
I. The consumers did not care for the prices and quality earlier.
II. Market competitiveness is not favourable for the consumers.

• (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 'increasing demands' of consumers. It does not imply that consumers were indifferent to price and quality earlier. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the statement mentions I that increasing competitiveness has made available to consumers a wide variety of options which has led them to comparing things and choosing the one which best suits their requirements and budget. They are thus getting better 'value for their money'. So, II is also not implicit.

56. Directions :

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

Statement : Interview conducted for selecting people for jobs should measure personality characteristics of candidates.

Assumptions :
I. Performance on job depends on personality characteristics.
II. Personality characteristics can be measured in interview.

• (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, the personality characteristics of candidates should be essentially measured in interviews before selection for jobs. So, both I and II are implicit."

57. Directions :

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

Statement : "If I am not well you will have to go for the meeting." - A manager tells his subordinate.

Assumptions :
I. It is not necessary that only manager level personnel attend the meeting.
II. If the manager is well, he would himself like to go for the meeting.

• (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, the subordinate can attend the meeting as told by the Manager only when there is no inhibition. So, I is implicit. The subordinate is told to go only in case when the Manager is not well. This also shows the urgency to attend the meeting. So, II is also implicit.

58. Directions :

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

Statement : Please note that the company will provide accommodation to only outside candidates if selected.' - A condition in an advertisement.

Assumptions :
I. The local candidates would be having some other arrangement for their stay.
II. The company plans to select only local candidates.

• (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 mentions that the company intends to provide accommodation only to outside candidates. This means that local candidates would have to arrange accommodation on their own and that the company may select local as well as outside candidates. Thus, only I is implicit.

59. Directions :

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

Statement : Safety and health practices in many Indian companies are well below the international standards.

Assumptions :
I. International standards of health and safety are ideal and unrealistic.
II. Indian organizations do not consider safety and health management as their prime social responsibility.

• (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 about the safety and health practices in Indian companies being far below international standards. It is clearly a criticism of Indian organizations not paying considerable attention to these aspects. So, II is implicit. The international standards demand perfection and are, in no way, non-achievable. So, I is not implicit.

60. Directions :

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

Statement : The host in one of the popular T.V. programmes announced that the channel will contact the viewers between 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on weekdays and the lucky ones will be given fabulous prizes.

Assumptions :
I. The people may remain indoors to receive the phone call.
II. More people may start watching the programme.

• (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, the organisers of the programme have adopted the viewer interaction scheme and announced prizes for some lucky viewers so that more people are enticed into staying at home and viewing the programme. So, both I and II are implicit.