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Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 1

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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 1

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.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 2

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: This book is so prepared that even a layman can study science in the absence of a teacher.
Assumptions: 1. A layman wishes to study science without a teacher.
2. A teacher may not always be available to teach science.
3. A layman generally finds it difficult to learn science on its own.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 2

Clearly, the statement is made to impress the usefulness of the book. It does not mention the desire of a layman. So, I is not implicit. Also, the book is intended to guide one when a teacher is not available. So, both II and III are implicit.

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Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 3

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 do not want you to see our product on newspaper, visit our shop to get a full view." - An advertisement.

Assumptions: 1. People generally decide to purchase any product after seeing the name in the advertisement.
2. Uncommon appeal may attract the customers.
3. People may come to see the product.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 3

It can be inferred from the statement that people also like to see a product before buying. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement is just an attempt to arouse the people to come and see the shop. So, both II and III are implicit.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 4

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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 4

The statement talks of boom in drug business and cites examples from the capital city. This makes I implicit. Further, it is given that most jhuggi-jhopari dwellers are seen to indulge in transactions of drug pouches. This implies that they give in to their lust for money quite easily and do not hesitate to get involved in illegal activities for the same. So, III is implicit while II is not.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 5

Directions: In each question below is given a statement followed by three assumptions numbered 1, 2 and 3. 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: "Fly with us and experience the pleasure of flying."- An advertisement by an airlines.

Assumptions: 1.  More passengers may be attracted to travel by the airline after reading the advertisement.
2. People generally may prefer an enjoyable flight.
3. Other airlines may not be offering the same facilities.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 5

Clearly, the advertisement is meant to lure the passengers into travelling by the airline. So, 1 is implicit. Also, the advertisement promises an enjoyable flight. So,  2 is also implicit. The facilities offered by other airlines cannot be ascertained from the statement. So, III is not implicit.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 6

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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 6

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.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 7

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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 7

The Corporation's response to the letter cannot be deduced from the statement. So, I is not implicit. The municipality's position in regard to water supply is also not mentioned. So, II is also not implicit. Since the residents talk of 'restoring' normalcy, it means that water supply was adequate in the past. So, III is implicit.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 8

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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 8

The statement mentions that there are only two companies in this line of business which are ISO 9002 certified. But nothing about the total number of companies in this line can be deduced. So, I is not implicit. Also, had it been easy to get ISO 9002 certification, there would have been a large number of ISO 9002 companies. So, II is implicit. Also, the company must have reached up to such high international standards to make its mark in its line of business. So, III is also implicit.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 9

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

Assumptions: 1. A will be invited by Ajay on his birthday.
2. The person, to whom the book is to be presented, is not keeping good health.
3. Book is an acceptable gift for birthday.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 9

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.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 10

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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 10

Clearly, the statement shows that the present taxes are not sufficient to meet the deficit but they may still be high. So, I is not implicit. Since the statement talks of covering the deficit, so II is implicit. Also, the taxes are increased to meet the deficit. So, III is also implicit.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 11

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 must introduce objective type tests to improve our examinations for admission to MBA." - The Chairman of the Admission Committee tells the Committee.

Assumptions: 1. The admission at present is directly through the interview.
2. The Admission Committee is desirous of improving the admission examinations.
3. The Chairman himself is an MBA.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 11

Nothing about the present method of admission or the qualification of the Chairman is mentioned in the statement. So, neither I nor III is implicit. Assumption II directly follows from the statement. So, II is implicit.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 12

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: Use 'X' brand shoes. These are durable and available in all sizes. - An advertisement in the newspaper A.

Assumptions: 1. Normally people like durable shoes.
2. Very few people read advertisement in a newspaper.
3. Very few people read the newspaper A.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 12

Any advertisement highlights only the desirable qualities of the product. So, I is implicit. The 'X' brand has advertised its product in newspaper A. This implies that a large section of people reads advertisements in newspapers and that newspaper A too has a wide circulation. So, neither II nor III is implicit.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 13

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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 13

Since the State Government has increased the octroi, so I is implicit. Since the decision has been taken without the approval of the Central Government, it implies that Central Government would not confront the new policy. So, II is implicit. Since octroi is collected by the state on all commodities entering the state, so III is also implicit.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 14

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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 14

Since the response was 'surprising', so I is implicit. Nothing about the real management of service sector can be deduced from the statement. So, II is not implicit. Also, the statement talks of the media's response to only a particular session on service sector and not all in general. So, III is also not implicit.

Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 15

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.

Detailed Solution for Test: Statement & Assumption - 2 - Question 15

Since the advertisement invites 'Intelligent' students by promising them an improved performance through their exceptional coaching, so both I and II are implicit. However, nothing can be assumed about other institutes as the given advertisement talks of only a particular institute. So, III is not implicit.

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