Reasoning Aptitude
STATEMENT AND ASSUMPTION MCQs
Total Questions : 1860
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Question 1821. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The cost of living has gone up in India.
Assumptions :
I. The price of essential commodities has gone up in recent times.
II. Many luxury goods are available in plenty in the country.
Statement : The cost of living has gone up in India.
Assumptions :
I. The price of essential commodities has gone up in recent times.
II. Many luxury goods are available in plenty in the country.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II are implicit
The cost of living is directly associated with the prices of essential commodities. So, I is implicit. II denotes an essential consequence of rise in cost of living. So, II is also implicit.
The cost of living is directly associated with the prices of essential commodities. So, I is implicit. II denotes an essential consequence of rise in cost of living. So, II is also implicit.
Answer: Option A. -> Only assumption I is implicit
The statement points out that a person who keeps his things locked away shall feel that every person is good because he has no danger for his things. So, I is implicit. The statement mentions nothing about the lawful nature of the act of stealing. So, II is not implicit,
The statement points out that a person who keeps his things locked away shall feel that every person is good because he has no danger for his things. So, I is implicit. The statement mentions nothing about the lawful nature of the act of stealing. So, II is not implicit,
Question 1823. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "The function will start at 3 P.M. You are requested to take your seats before 3 P.M." - Last sentence in an invitation card.
Assumptions :
I. If the invitee is not in his seat before 3 P.M., the function will not start.
II. Function will start as scheduled.
Statement : "The function will start at 3 P.M. You are requested to take your seats before 3 P.M." - Last sentence in an invitation card.
Assumptions :
I. If the invitee is not in his seat before 3 P.M., the function will not start.
II. Function will start as scheduled.
Answer: Option B. -> Only assumption II is implicit
It is mentioned that the function will start at 3 RM. and not that the invitees will be waited for. So, I is not implicit and only II is implicit.
It is mentioned that the function will start at 3 RM. and not that the invitees will be waited for. So, I is not implicit and only II is implicit.
Question 1824. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Government aided schools should have uniformity in charging various fees.
Assumptions :
I. The Government's subsidy comes from the money collected by way of taxes from people.
II. The Government while giving subsidy may have stipulated certain uniform conditions regarding fees.
Statement : Government aided schools should have uniformity in charging various fees.
Assumptions :
I. The Government's subsidy comes from the money collected by way of taxes from people.
II. The Government while giving subsidy may have stipulated certain uniform conditions regarding fees.
Answer: Option B. -> Only assumption II is implicit
Nothing about the source of Government's subsidy can be deduced from the statement. So, I is not implicit. However, II follows from the statement and so it is implicit.
Nothing about the source of Government's subsidy can be deduced from the statement. So, I is not implicit. However, II follows from the statement and so it is implicit.
Question 1825. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : The two countries have signed a fragile pact, but the vital sovereignty issue remains unresolved.
Assumptions :
I. The two countries cannot have permanent peace pact.
II. The two countries may become hostile again after a short spell of time.
Statement : The two countries have signed a fragile pact, but the vital sovereignty issue remains unresolved.
Assumptions :
I. The two countries cannot have permanent peace pact.
II. The two countries may become hostile again after a short spell of time.
Answer: Option B. -> Only assumption II is implicit
From the fact that the present pact is not a lasting one, the possibility of a permanent pact cannot be ruled out. So, I is not implicit. The statement mentions that the present pact is a 'fragile' one and the vital sovereignty issue still remains unresolved. So the same issue may rise again in the future. Thus, II is implicit.
From the fact that the present pact is not a lasting one, the possibility of a permanent pact cannot be ruled out. So, I is not implicit. The statement mentions that the present pact is a 'fragile' one and the vital sovereignty issue still remains unresolved. So the same issue may rise again in the future. Thus, II is implicit.
Question 1826. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Sachin's mother instructed him to return home by train if it rains heavily.
Assumptions :
I. Sachin may not be able to decide himself if it rains heavily.
II. The trains may ply even if it rains heavily.
Statement : Sachin's mother instructed him to return home by train if it rains heavily.
Assumptions :
I. Sachin may not be able to decide himself if it rains heavily.
II. The trains may ply even if it rains heavily.
Answer: Option B. -> Only assumption II is implicit
Sachin's mother has instructed him as a matter of caution and out of care for her child, and not because Sachin himself would not be able to decide. So, I is not implicit. Besides, Sachin's mother instructs him to take to train journey in case it rains heavily. So, II is implicit.
Sachin's mother has instructed him as a matter of caution and out of care for her child, and not because Sachin himself would not be able to decide. So, I is not implicit. Besides, Sachin's mother instructs him to take to train journey in case it rains heavily. So, II is implicit.
Question 1827. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "Two months ago, it was announced that Central Government pensioners would get dearness relief with immediate effect but till date, banks have not credited the arrears." - A statement from a Pensioners' Forum.
Assumptions :
I. Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioners.
II. Two months time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give effect to pensioners.
Statement : "Two months ago, it was announced that Central Government pensioners would get dearness relief with immediate effect but till date, banks have not credited the arrears." - A statement from a Pensioners' Forum.
Assumptions :
I. Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioners.
II. Two months time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give effect to pensioners.
Answer: Option B. -> Only assumption II is implicit
I is vague and so it is not implicit. The statement expresses grave concern over the pensioners not having received clearness relief even two months after the implementation of the policy. This implies that two months' time is sufficient and it's already too late. So, II is implicit.
I is vague and so it is not implicit. The statement expresses grave concern over the pensioners not having received clearness relief even two months after the implementation of the policy. This implies that two months' time is sufficient and it's already too late. So, II is implicit.
Question 1828. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : Equality of income throughout a community is the essential condition for maximizing the total utility which the total income available could confer on the members of that community.
Assumptions :
I. If extra income were taken from the rich and given to the poor, the total utility experienced by the community would increase.
II. Equal pay for equal work.
Statement : Equality of income throughout a community is the essential condition for maximizing the total utility which the total income available could confer on the members of that community.
Assumptions :
I. If extra income were taken from the rich and given to the poor, the total utility experienced by the community would increase.
II. Equal pay for equal work.
Answer: Option A. -> Only assumption I is implicit
The total utility can be maximised by equality of income throughout the community, i.e., by giving extra income from the rich to the poor. So, I is implicit. Also, II pertains to economic right and is not concerned with equality of income throughout the community. So, it is not implicit.
The total utility can be maximised by equality of income throughout the community, i.e., by giving extra income from the rich to the poor. So, I is implicit. Also, II pertains to economic right and is not concerned with equality of income throughout the community. So, it is not implicit.
Question 1829. 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.
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.
Answer: Option A. -> Only assumption I is implicit
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.
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.
Question 1830. Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :
Statement : "If it does not rain throughout this month, most farmers would be in trouble this year."
Assumptions :
I. Timely rain is essential for farming.
II. Most farmers are generally dependent on rains.
Statement : "If it does not rain throughout this month, most farmers would be in trouble this year."
Assumptions :
I. Timely rain is essential for farming.
II. Most farmers are generally dependent on rains.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II are implicit
It is mentioned that farmers will be in trouble without rain. This means that timely rain is essential. Also, it shows that farmers are dependent on rain. So, both I and II are implicit.
It is mentioned that farmers will be in trouble without rain. This means that timely rain is essential. Also, it shows that farmers are dependent on rain. So, both I and II are implicit.
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