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Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: Let us increase the taxes to cover the deficit.
Assumptions: 1. The present taxes are very low.
2. Deficit in a budget is not desirable.
3. If the taxes are not increased, the deficit cannot be met.
  • a)
    Only I and II are implicit
  • b)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • c)
    Only I and III are implicit
  • d)
    All are implicit
  • e)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Saranya Dasgupta answered

Assumptions in the Statement:

Assumption 2: Deficit in a budget is not desirable
- This assumption is implicit as the statement implies that the deficit needs to be covered by increasing taxes, indicating that having a deficit is seen as a problem.

Assumption 3: If the taxes are not increased, the deficit cannot be met
- This assumption is implicit as the statement suggests that increasing taxes is the solution to cover the deficit, implying that without tax increase, the deficit cannot be addressed.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B) Only II and III are implicit.
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Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: In order to reduce the gap between income and expenditure, the company has decided to increase the price of its product from next month.
Assumptions: 1. The rate will remain more or less same after the increase.
2. The expenditure will more or less remain the same in near future.
3. The rival companies will also increase the price of the similar product.
  • a)
    Only I and II are implicit
  • b)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • c)
    Only III is implicit
  • d)
    All are implicit
  • e)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Rahul Choudhury answered
Clearly, the company intends to reduce the gap between income and expenditure by increasing the price of its product i.e. by keeping the expenditure unaltered and increasing the income only. So, II is implicit while I is not. However, the rival companies may or may not follow the same pursuit. So, III is not implicit.

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: "To make the company commercially viable, there is an urgent need to prune the staff strength and borrow money from the financial institutions." - Opinion of a consultant.
Assumptions: 1. The financial institutions lend money for such proposals.
2. The product of the company has a potential market.
3. The employees of the company are inefficient.
  • a)
    None is implicit
  • b)
    All are implicit
  • c)
    Only I and II are implicit
  • d)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • e)
    Only I and III are implicit
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Khatri answered
Since the consultant talks of borrowing money from financial institutions, so I is implicit. That the owners wish to make the company 'commercially viable' makes II implicit. Also, it is mentioned that staff strength is to be reduced to make the company 'commercially viable'. So, III is not implicit.

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: Bombay people were spellbound, mesmerized and got mad when they saw the famous pop-singer Michael Jackson's hi-tech pulsating megawatt performance.
Assumptions: 1. When a show is accompanied with latest technology, it has a magical effect.
2. Bombay people were never impressed with performances by Indian musicians.
3. Michael Jackson is a super singer.
  • a)
    Only I is implicit
  • b)
    Only II is implicit
  • c)
    Only I and III are implicit
  • d)
    Either II or III is implicit
  • e)
    Only II and III are implicit
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Capstone Ias Learning answered
The use of the words 'hi-tech pulsating mega-watt performance' in the statement makes I implicit. Nothing is mentioned about the performances of Indian musicians. So, II is not implicit. The facts that Michael Jackson is a pop-singer and his performance left people spellbound make III implicit.

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: "Wanted a two bedroom flat in the court area for immediate possession." - An advertisement.
Assumptions: 1. Flats are available in court area.
2. Some people will respond to the advertisement.
3. It is a practice to give such an advertisement.
  • a)
    All are implicit
  • b)
    Only II is implicit
  • c)
    None is implicit
  • d)
    Only I and II are implicit
  • e)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Valor Academy answered
The advertisement depicts only the requirement, not the availability of flats in court area. So, I is not implicit. Such advertisements are given with the expectation of a response which can make such a flat available. So, II is implicit. Assumption III does not follow from the statement and so is not implicit.

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: 'Several labour and industrial courts in this State have no proper premises. Vacancies of judges and stenos are kept pending.' - A statement of a retired judge of State X.
Assumptions: 1. Adequate number of staff and judges helps in the smooth functioning of the industrial and labour courts.
2. The State is not bothered about the condition of the labour and industrial courts.
3. Physical facilities of an office help in increasing efficiency of its employees.
  • a)
    Only I and III are implicit
  • b)
    Only II is implicit
  • c)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • d)
    All I, II and III are implicit
  • e)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
The statement expresses grave concern over the lack of proper premises and inadequate staff in labour and industrial courts. This implies that adequate staff is a must to serve the purpose of these courts and a proper office only can ensure their smooth functioning. So, both I and III are implicit. The lack of facilities to the courts also indicates the state's negligent attitude to the condition of the courts. So, II is also implicit.

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: "If you are intelligent, we are the right people for improving your performance." - An advertisement of a coaching institute.
Assumptions: 1. Brilliant students prefer to join coaching classes.
2. Coaching classes help the students to improve their performance.
3. No other institute provides such coaching.
  • a)
    Only I and II are implicit
  • b)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • c)
    Only I and III are implicit
  • d)
    All are implicit
  • e)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepika Bajaj answered
Understanding the Statement
The statement from the advertisement suggests that intelligent individuals would benefit from the coaching offered by the institute to enhance their performance.
Analyzing the Assumptions
Let’s break down the assumptions to see which are implicit in the statement:
Assumption I: Brilliant students prefer to join coaching classes.
- This assumption implies that intelligent students are inclined to seek additional help and guidance, which aligns with the notion that the coaching institute is targeting intelligent individuals.
- Therefore, this assumption is implicit in the statement.
Assumption II: Coaching classes help the students to improve their performance.
- The statement directly suggests that the coaching offered will improve performance for intelligent students, indicating that the classes are effective.
- Hence, this assumption is also implicit in the statement.
Assumption III: No other institute provides such coaching.
- This assumption suggests exclusivity, implying that the coaching provided is unmatched by any other institute.
- The original statement does not support this exclusivity, as it simply promotes the benefits of their coaching without dismissing other institutes. Thus, this assumption is not implicit.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis:
- Assumptions I and II are implicit.
- Assumption III is not implicit.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A': "Only I and II are implicit."

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: "Put. a notice on the board that all the employees should come on time to office." - An officer tells his assistant.
Assumptions: 1. All the employees come late.
2. Employees read such notice on the board.
3. Employees will follow the instructions.
  • a)
    Only I and II are implicit
  • b)
    Only III is implicit
  • c)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • d)
    Only I and III are implicit
  • e)
    All are implicit
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Simran Mehta answered
Understanding the Statement
The statement made by the officer indicates a directive aimed at addressing punctuality among employees. It is important to analyze the assumptions that can be drawn from this statement.
Analysis of Assumptions
- Assumption I: All the employees come late.
- This assumption might seem plausible since the officer is addressing punctuality. However, it is not explicitly stated that all employees are late. The directive could also be a proactive measure rather than a reaction to a specific problem. Thus, this assumption is not necessarily implicit.
- Assumption II: Employees read such notice on the board.
- For the notice to have any effect, it is essential that employees notice it. This assumption is implicit because the officer expects that the notice will be seen and acknowledged by the employees.
- Assumption III: Employees will follow the instructions.
- The effectiveness of the notice hinges on the assumption that employees will comply with the instruction to come on time. This is a reasonable assumption and is implicit in the statement.
Conclusion
Considering the analysis, only assumptions II and III are explicitly implicit in the statement. Assumption I cannot be definitively concluded from the statement. Therefore, the correct answer is:
c) Only II and III are implicit.
This means that the officer assumes that employees will read the notice and that they will adhere to the instruction given.

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: The residents of the locality wrote a letter to the Corporation requesting to restore normalcy in the supply of drinking water immediately as the supply at present is just not adequate.
Assumptions: 1. The Corporation may not take any action on the letter.
2. The municipality has enough water to meet the demand.
3. The water supply to the area was adequate in the past.
  • a)
    Only I and III are implicit
  • b)
    Only II is implicit
  • c)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • d)
    Only III is implicit
  • e)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Kaavya Tiwari answered
Statement: The residents of the locality wrote a letter to the Corporation requesting to restore normalcy in the supply of drinking water immediately as the supply at present is just not adequate.

Assumption 1: The Corporation may not take any action on the letter.
This assumption is not implicit in the statement. The residents' request for restoring normalcy in the supply of drinking water implies that they believe the Corporation has the authority and responsibility to address their concern. The statement does not suggest any doubt or skepticism regarding the Corporation's response to the letter. Therefore, assumption 1 is not implicit.

Assumption 2: The municipality has enough water to meet the demand.
This assumption is implicit in the statement. The residents' request for restoring normalcy in the supply of drinking water indicates that they believe there is a sufficient supply of water available. If the municipality did not have enough water to meet the demand, the residents' request would not make sense. Therefore, assumption 2 is implicit.

Assumption 3: The water supply to the area was adequate in the past.
This assumption is also implicit in the statement. The residents' request for restoring normalcy in the supply of drinking water implies that there was a time in the past when the water supply to the area was adequate. If the water supply had always been inadequate, the residents' request would be for an improvement rather than a restoration of normalcy. Therefore, assumption 3 is implicit.

In conclusion,
- Assumption 1 is not implicit.
- Assumption 2 is implicit.
- Assumption 3 is implicit.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - Only assumption 3 is implicit.

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: The Central Government has directed the State Governments to reduce government expenditure in view of the serious resource crunch and it may not be able to sanction any additional grant to the states for the next six months.
Assumptions: 1. The State Governments are totally dependent on Central Government for its expenditures.
2. The Central Government has reviewed the expenditure account of the State Government.
3. The State Governments will abide by the directive.
  • a)
    None is implicit
  • b)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • c)
    Only III is implicit
  • d)
    All are implicit
  • e)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Niharika Roy answered
Assumptions Implicit in the Statement:
Assumption 2:
- The statement implies that the Central Government has reviewed the expenditure account of the State Governments before directing them to reduce government expenditure. This shows that assumption 2 is implicit in the statement.
Assumption 3:
- The statement mentions that the State Governments have been directed by the Central Government to reduce government expenditure. This implies that the State Governments will abide by the directive given to them. Therefore, assumption 3 is implicit in the statement.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: Only II and III are implicit.

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: "All are cordially invited to attend the entertainment programme. It is free." - An announcement in a newspaper.
Assumptions: 1. People generally do not go to entertainment programmes which are free.
2. Some people, though interested in entertainment programmes, cannot afford purchasing the tickets.
3. Generally, a free entertainment programme is of a good quality.
  • a)
    Only I is implicit
  • b)
    Only I and II are implicit
  • c)
    Only II is implicit
  • d)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • e)
    Only I and III are implicit
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: "We have the distinction of being the only company in India as well as the second in the world to have won an ISO 9002 certification in our line of business." - Statement of Company X's Chairman.
Assumptions: 1. There were not many companies in the line of business of Company X.
2. Getting ISO 9002 in the line of business of Company X is not easy.
3. The Company X desires to expand its business.
  • a)
    Only I is implicit
  • b)
    Only II is implicit
  • c)
    Only III is implicit
  • d)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • e)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: The State Government has unilaterally increased by five percent octroi on all commodities entering into the state without seeking approval of the Central Government.
Assumptions: 1. The State Government may be able to implement its decision.
2. The Central Government may agree to support the State Government's decision.
3. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount through the additional octroi.
  • a)
    None is implicit
  • b)
    Only I and II are implicit
  • c)
    All are implicit
  • d)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • e)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: There is big boom in drug business and a number of jhuggi-jhopari dwellers in Delhi can be seen pedalling with small pouches of smack and brown sugar.
Assumptions: 1. Drug addiction is increasing in the country, specially in the capital.
2. All the big dons involved in the smuggling of drugs live in jhuggi-jhopari areas.
3. Most of the jhuggi-jhopari dwellers would do anything for money.
  • a)
    Only I is implicit
  • b)
    Only II is implicit
  • c)
    Only III is implicit
  • d)
    Only I and III are implicit
  • e)
    Either I or III is implicit
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered I, II and III. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions, decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement and choose your answer accordingly.
Statement: In the recently held All India Commerce Conference the session on 'Management of Service Sector in India' surprisingly attracted large number of participants and also received a very good media coverage in the leading newspapers.
Assumptions: 1. People were not expecting such an encouraging response for service sector.
2. Service sector is not managed properly in India.
3. Media is always very positive towards service sector.
  • a)
    None is implicit
  • b)
    Only I is implicit
  • c)
    All are implicit
  • d)
    Only II and III are implicit
  • e)
    Only either I or III is implicit
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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